Ethnic Studies Instructor [Part-Time Faculty Pool]

Clackamas Community College•Oregon City, OR

61d•Hybrid

About The Position

Clackamas Community College (CCC) seeks to hire one or more Ethnic Studies Instructor to teach courses in Ethnic Studies, Black Studies, Chican@/Latinx Studies, Native American Studies, and/or Asian & Pacific Islander Studies. This is a part-time, faculty, term-by-term, exempt, and non benefits-eligible position. We are interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and candidates that may be from a less traditional background. We welcome applicants who bring a diversity of identity, culture, experience, perspective, and thought. This is a part-time faculty pool posting for available assignments during the academic year. Applications are considered throughout the academic year 2025-2026 and reviewed based on department need. Should a review of your application result in the intent to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email for an interview. CCC is committed to continuous improvement and innovation in support of student-centered teaching and learning. We are committed to understanding and dismantling systems of oppression and to co-creating a more equitable educational system that in turn fosters a more equitable society. We strive to be a student-ready institution that supports and partners with students to promote discovery and growth. We work to mobilize community-wide awareness and action related to the college strategic priorities and seeks to build relationships in support of community well-being. At CCC, individuals are celebrated for their experience and expertise, validated for their unique perspectives, and engaged in ways that reflect their needs and interests. To learn more about CCC visit Leadership, Vision and Initiatives.

Requirements

Master's degree in Ethnic Studies, Chican@/Latinx Studies, Indigenous Studies, Black Studies, API Studies, or Race/Nations/American Studies, or a Master's degree in a related discipline with a minimum of twenty-four (24) quarter credit hours of graduate level course work in Ethnic Studies, Chican@/Latinx Studies, Indigenous Studies, Black Studies, API Studies.
The ability to communicate effectively as a teacher and to operate as an effective member of a team.

Responsibilities

Convenes classes on time, as scheduled, and instructs students in a classroom, lab, or other setting as appropriate.
Prepares, distributes and utilizes instructional support materials, include course syllabi, supplementary materials, instructional media and other devices as appropriate
Structures classes and curriculum to correspond with the overall program objectives; prepares clear objectives for students for each course.
Provides student contact before or after class or through telephone or email exchanges or office hours when facilities and schedules permit.
Understands, develops and provides a learning environment that supports diversity and incorporates sensitivity to diversity within the college community.
Ensures and emphasizes safe working and classroom conditions and practices.
Incorporates the latest classroom technology when available and appropriate to instructional activities.
Understands and abides by college policies and regulations and other policies, procedures and materials as required by the college, departments or divisions.
Understands and uses the college's computer systems
Maintains evaluation and grading records for assigned students; enters grades and provides all necessary documentation for incompletes within established college timelines and guidelines.
May provide assistance to other department personnel as workload and staffing levels dictate.
Maintain work areas in a clean and orderly manner.