Ethnic Studies Instructor, Full Time - Tenure Track

Yuba Community College District • Yuba City, CA

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About The Position

Yuba College seeks a strong, well-rounded, equity-minded Ethnic Studies educator. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience or potential to be an excellent instructor at a community college, and can provide leadership or contribute positively in areas such as: development of the Ethnic Studies program and curriculum; keeping course offerings up-to date and relevant; staying abreast of and communicating the current tr ends in Ethnic Studies education; and collaborating with area high schools . The successful candidate will demonstrate commitment to promoting and fostering a learning environment that is supportive of individuals from diverse backgrounds through effective communication and collaboration.

Requirements

• Knowledge of and ability to understand the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
• Sensitivity to the needs, problems, and challenges associated with the diversity of the community college student population.
• The successful candidate, by the final filing date, must possess the minimum qualifications for instructors in Ethnic Studies at California Community Colleges
• Master’s in African-American/Black/Africana Studies or Latino Studies, La Raza Studies, Chicana/a Studies, or Asian-American Studies, or Native American/ American Indian Studies OR
• Master’s in Ethnic Studies OR
• The equivalent
• The District has adopted equivalency procedures which enable applications by individuals not possessing qualifications listed above. Applicants who do not have the exact minimum qualifications listed above are encouraged to include a completed Equivalency Form with their application. The form, policy, and procedures can be found at https://www.yccd.edu/central-services/hr/forms/
• For more information on equivalencies contact the Human Resources office at 530-741-8733.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time