La Raza Studies Adjunct Professor

Posting Number: F01172

Location: Contra Costa College

Salary:

Description of Position:

La Raza Studies department seeks applicants to teach various courses in La Raza Studies, including Latino/a Politics and Latin American history.Instructor must be able to prepare and grade class assignments and exams; inform students of their academic progress of course requirements, and evaluation procedures; maintain scholastic records and submit them according to published deadlines and be able to serve a diverse student body in age, ethnicity and academic skills.
• provide exemplary instruction, in accordance with approved course outlines.
• prepare and grade class assignments and exams.
• inform students of their academic progress of course requirements, and evaluation procedures.
• maintain scholastic records and submit them according to published deadlines
• serve a diverse student body in age, ethnicity and academic skillsThe student population of Contra Costa College (CCC) reflects its surrounding diverse communities. CCC is a proud Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and serves predominantly historically disadvantaged and under-represented student groups including African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, and Latinx students. CCC is situated in a socioeconomically diverse, resilient, and culturally vibrant community. We seek candidates who embrace our community, our student population, and our central work: strengthening West County by meeting our students where they are and helping them get to where they want to be.We seek candidates who operate with a growth mindset, a strength-based approach centered on students, and a commitment to equity, especially concerning the elimination of barriers to college access, success, and completion. The ideal candidate will be eager to help construct and maintain a culture of continuous improvement in instructional effectiveness.

Inquiries:

Dr. Agustín Palacios, Department Co-Chair(510) 215-4933apalacios@contracosta.edu

Position Status: Temporary

EEO Job Category: Faculty & Other Instructional Staff

Employee Group: Part-Time Faculty

Department: C7032-African-Amercian Studies

Duties and Responsibilities:

Adjunct Faculty duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
1. providing instruction in accordance with established curriculum, course outlines and class schedules;
2. creating and maintaining an environment which emphasizes learning, encourages free discussion of ideas and critical thinking;
3. evaluating progress of students concerning educational matters and grades student work;
4. meeting with students outside of class;
5. maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics;
6. maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter areas;
7. fulfilling professional responsibilities of a part-time/temporary faculty member;
8. maintaining accurate academic records;
9. performing other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification-Education/Experience:

Understanding of and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff and faculty.

EDUCATION

Master's in Ethnic Studies field

OR

Master's in Chicano Studies, Latino Studies, La Raza Studies, Central American Studies, Latin American Studies, Race and Ethnic Relations

OR

the equivalent*

If you believe that you meet the minimum qualifications via equivalency, please fill out the Master's Degree Discipline Equivalency form in the application packet.

Desirable Qualifications:

Instructors with Ethnic Studies and interdisciplinary academic background.Experience teaching either La Raza Studies, Chicano Studies, Latino Studies.The ability to work with a diverse student population.Experience in teaching community college or university Ethnic Studies courses.

Job Open Date: 10/31/2024

Job Close Date: 12/4/2024

Open Until Filled: No

Employment Begins: Spring 2025 or Summer 2025

# of Months: 5 months, with the possibility of renewal

To apply, visit: https://apptrkr.com/5770298

The Contra Costa Community College District does not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, age, sex, or sexual orientation. This prohibition against unlawful discrimination extends to any person who is perceived to have any of the above characteristics or who is associated with someone who has, or who is perceived to have, any of those characteristics.

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