La Raza Studies Adjunct Instructor (TEMPORARY)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in accordance with established curriculum, course outlines and class schedules.
• Create and maintain an environment which emphasizes learning, encourages free discussion of ideas and critical thinking.
• Evaluate progress of students concerning educational matters and grades student work.
• Meet with students outside of class.
• Maintain appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics.
• Maintain current knowledge in the subject matter areas.
• Fulfill professional responsibilities of a part-time/temporary faculty member.
• Maintain accurate academic records.
• Perform 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: Ethnic StudiesMaster's in African American Studies, Black Studies, Africana Studies, Latino Studies, La Raza Studies, Chicana/o Studies, Asian American Studies, Native American Studies, or American Indian Studies OR Master's in Ethnic Studies OR the equivalent
• EQUIVALENCY: If you believe that you meet the minimum qualifications via equivalency, please fill out the Equivalency Petition in the application packet.

Desirable Qualifications

• Ideal candidates will possess extraordinary interpersonal skills, leadership qualities, a passion for teaching, and the ability to effectively communicate with students to help them achieve their educational goals.
• College level teaching or similar community education experience.
• Significant graduate level course work in Chicano/a/x and Latino/a/x Studies and Ethnic Studies.
• Competency in teaching US Latino history and politics.