Ethnic Studies Adjunct Instructor (TEMPORARY)

Position Title Ethnic Studies Adjunct Instructor (TEMPORARY) Special Instructions to Applicants Complete District application, resume / CV, Graduate transcripts, and complete three supplemental questions.

Description of Position Diablo Valley College inspires, educates, and empowers a diverse community of students to transform their lives and their communities.

DVC instructors close the equity gaps by fostering success among all students. To help further this work, DVC seeks adjunct instructors in Ethnic Studies to start in August 2023.

The successful candidate will also demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic backgrounds, and abilities of community college students.

The successful applicant will be well qualified to teach introductory courses in Ethnic Studies in one or more of the following : Native American / Indigenous Studies & Decolonization, Asian American Studies, Chicanx / Latinx Studies, Black / African American Studies.

We are specifically seeking candidates who have the expertise and enthusiasm to lead the development of our new Ethnic Studies department.

We seek candidates who are community-engaged scholars committed to anti-racist, decolonial and social justice pedagogy that addresses structural racism and state violence domestically and globally.

Our Vision for Social Justice We are seeking people who recognize the critical role community colleges play in social justice, who have ability in this space, enthusiasm for this work, ideas and vision to improve our approaches, and a commitment to achieving equitable academic success for the 50,000+ students attending our five beautiful colleges and centers.

Our social justice work calls for employees who have a sense of social responsibility, interest in our community and world in which we live.

The intention of social justice work is to strengthen humanity by understanding that every person deserves the benefits of fully participating in our society and institutions.

Academic researchers have illustrated that crucial social justice principles are a compilation of equality, equity, diversity, inclusion, engagement, environmental sustainability and human rights.

These complex principles are challenging to operationalize in higher education; yet, we are steadfast in our diligence to forge ahead to advance this vital mission.

Community colleges are uniquely positioned to lead higher education in the work of social justice. Many of our students come from historically underserved and underrepresented backgrounds;

students of color, students with recent immigrant histories, students from cycles of low income if not poverty, students from indigenous communities, and students from first-generation families.

The idea of promoting social mobility through education is unconditionally and uncompromisingly embraced by community colleges.

This is an exciting role, and it comes with a heavy responsibility. Simply put, we need to create environments where our students achieve greater academic success, so much so that we close our persistent equity / opportunity gaps.

If you are committed to social and racial justice and if you are interested in joining a community dedicated to solving these inequities through education, please apply.

Inquiries Obed Vazquez, Dean of Social Science at : Recruitment Type Faculty Location Diablo Valley College Posting Number F01125 # of Openings Pool of Applicants Salary Adjunct instructor classroom faculty pay rate is $ $ per hour (up to $ Position Status Temporary EEO Job Category Faculty & Other Instructional Staff Employee Group Part-Time Faculty Department D45D-Social Science Discipline Ethnic Studies Alternate Discipline 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.

Master’s or PhD in the Ethnic Studies field

A master’s in American Studies / Ethnicity, Latino Studies, La Raza Studies, Central American Studies, Latin American Studies, Cross Cultural Studies, Race and Ethnic Relations, Asian American Studies, or African American Studies

the equivalent License / Certificates / Credentials None Desirable Qualifications Highly qualified candidates will possess knowledge, skills, and experience that address the desirable qualifications below.

Responses to the supplemental questions below allow the applicant to describe how they meet these qualifications. Job Open Date : 06 / 20 / 2024 Job Close Date : 12 / 06 / 2024 Open Until Filled No Employment Begins : Fall 2024 # of Months 5 Employee Benefits Membership in State Teachers Retirement System (STRS)

District-paid benefits (employee contributes 6%) for employee and dependents / domestic partners include :

• Medical (Anthem Blue Cross or Kaiser) insurance including chiropractic services
• Dental and vision
• Flexible spending (125) plan
• Life and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Deferred compensation (403b and 457)
• Sabbatical Leave

Additional Benefits : The District also offers eligible faculty employees, travel assistance plan, retiree benefits, and employee discounts on health memberships.

Newly hired employees may notify the respective union (Local 1 or United Faculty) if they opt to join and / or authorize payment to the union.

If the newly hired employee authorizes payment to the union then the following fees apply : Local 1 has a one-time initiation fee of $ and monthly contribution of 1% of gross pay +$1.

United Faculty has an agency fee of .55% of gross pay plus $