Ethnic Studies Professor

Overview

Sequoias Community College District serves a diverse community of learners and is a designated Hispanic Serving Institution. The district provides opportunities in transfer, general education, career, and technical programs. We seek candidates who understand and commit to the community college mission, excel in teaching and learning, and are passionate about student success. The district is seeking candidates who are qualified and equity-minded to fill a full-time, tenure-track Ethnic Studies faculty position starting August 2026.

Teaching assignments may include evening classes and may occur at Visalia, Hanford, and/or Tulare campuses. Participation in governance through committee work is encouraged.

Salary: $88,544.00 - $ Annually

Job Type: Full-Time Faculty

Job Number: 7050-f-11/25

Closing: 2/2/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Location: Visalia/Tulare/Hanford, CA

Department: Social Sciences

Division: General Description

Sequoias Community College District serves a diverse community of learners and is a designated Hispanic Serving Institution. Sequoias Community College District provides a wide range of opportunities in transfer, general education, career, and technical programs for our students. We seek candidates who exhibit an understanding and commitment to the community college mission, who are dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning, and who have a passion for student success.

Sequoias Community College District is seeking candidates who are qualified and equity-minded to fill a full-time, tenure-track position in the Ethnic Studies Department beginning August 2026. Teaching assignments may include evening classes and teaching at any of the Sequoias Community College District Campuses:
Visalia, Hanford and/or Tulare. Participation in the governance of the Sequoias Community College District by way of committee assignments is encouraged.

Sequoias Community College District is committed to the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion and values candidates who have the ability to serve students from diverse academic, cultural, socioeconomic, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds, as well as those students who have been historically underrepresented in higher education. The district seeks to promote and maintain an environment built on mutual respect and free from discrimination by employing faculty members who are equity-minded, collegial, and committed to helping students achieve their educational goals.

Ideal candidates will share the district’s commitment to equitable learning and teaching methods appropriate to serve students from all backgrounds, demographics and experiences.

The successful candidate will:

• Use a comparative Ethnic Studies approach to teach face-to-face sections of “Introduction to Ethnic Studies and Social Justice Studies.” Other class assignments may include Ethnic Studies courses in subfields of specialization (Black American Studies, American Indian Studies, Chicana and Chicano Studies, and Asian American Studies).
• Instruct day and evening classes on two or more of the district sites, including Visalia, Hanford, and/or Tulare campuses.
• Use mixed learning and teaching methods appropriate for community college students.
• Assess student performance and progress through different types of course assignments.
• Perform related teaching duties, including timely compliance with clerical and administrative responsibilities related to enrollment, attendance, and student drops.
• Refer students to appropriate support services, programs, and resources as needed.
• Contribute to the development and growth of the Ethnic Studies Department and its Associate Degree for Transfer.
• Regularly collaborate with Ethnic Studies faculty to assess and revise measurable student learning outcomes as needed for each course.
• Collaborate on department initiatives, program review, program and student learning outcomes development and assessment to improve student learning.
• Commit to continuous faculty professional learning through trainings, workshops, conferences, serving on district committees, and community involvement.
• Perfo…