Ethnic Studies (Asian American Studies) Instructor

"BIG PICTURE" RESPONSIBILITY

College of the Canyons is seeking a faculty leader in the area of Ethnic Studies (Asian American Studies). This is a 10-MONTH professional, full-time tenure track position beginning Fall 2026. The position may include a combination of teaching, department, college, and community leadership functions. Assignment may include day, evening, and weekend duties at all District sites.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Develops and revises appropriate credit and noncredit program and course curriculum in response to discipline and workforce needs.
• Participates in all course, program and institutional Student Learning Outcome (SLO) assessment processes.
• Teaches a full load of courses in Ethnic Studies, with a focus in Asian American Studies, according to approved curriculum course outlines.
• Engages in ongoing professional development and preparation related to best practices associated with pedagogy, andragogy, and all instructional (including virtual) teaching modalities to address anticipated student and instructional delivery needs.
• Maintains current, accurate records of course enrollment, student academic progress, and reports student progress in a timely manner.
• Supports development and provides leadership in the growth, maintenance, and organization of the Ethnic Studies department.
• Coordinates work, provides guidance for and evaluates adjunct faculty and/or classified staff, college assistants, and adult hourly employees.
• Maintains office hours and participates in department, division, college committees and governance.
• Participates in and implements departmental and college program reviews.
• Participates in additional faculty responsibilities including college decision-making activities related to both professional and academic matters. The activities will occur both within the department as well as in the larger college setting and at all district campuses.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Minimum Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s in African-American/Black/Africana Studies or Latino Studies, La Raza Studies, Chicana/o Studies, or Asian-American Studies, or Native American/ American Indian Studies

OR Master’s in Ethnic Studies.

OR An official transcript documenting successful completion of any Master's degree from an accredited institution of higher education AND official transcripts documenting successful completion of 24 semester units in the discipline at the upper division and graduate level, a minimum of which must be 12 graduate level semester units.

• NOTE ON EQUIVALENCY: Certain combinations of education, experience and other accomplishments in the field may be judged by the District as equal to the stated minimum qualifications for this position. Candidates whose transcripts do not list the title of their degree exactly as listed above, or who otherwise feel they possess such equivalent qualifications, are encouraged to seek consideration on the basis of possessing equivalent qualifications through the Request for Equivalency forms located here. These forms must be uploaded with your application materials.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Abilities

• Experience and skill incorporating elements of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility into all areas of responsibility;
• Recent experience working with diverse student populations and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusion of traditionally minoritized students within higher education shape patterns of participation and outcomes;
• Experience and skill with addressing issues of equity, social justice, and multicultural education;
• Experience in culturally responsive teaching in Ethnic Studies, particularly as it relates to relevance of Ethnic Studies to students’ lives, interests, and communities;
• Experience writing Ethnic Studies curriculum for institutional articulation;
• Knowledge and application of the major epistemological considerations informing the discipline of Ethnic Studies, including relevant history and contexts of the field, contributing theories, and pedagogical approaches;
• Commitment to maintain currency in the discipline, including use of advanced technology required in the discipline.
• Experience with online teaching and pedagogy is desired.
• Strong commitment to professional growth and development, and to the continued innovation and improvement of successful teaching.
• Ability to work effectively with computers and other forms of advanced technology utilized in providing high quality instruction and the understanding and successful use of learning technology.
• Willingness to facilitate and encourage student success by working to develop varied and innovative academic learning environments.
• Ability to communicate professionally and clearly with students and staff, both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with on-campus groups (including students, faculty, administrators and staff), as well as, off-campus community and education partners.
• In addition to being well qualified to teach in their respective disciplines, it is desirable that faculty have additional abilities and interests in contributing to other professional pursuits at the College, such as: instructional innovation, second language ability, sponsoring clubs, new program development, student success initiatives and community outreach.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, ethnic and disability backgrounds of community college students.
• Expertise in Ethnic Studies, with a focus in Asian American Studies

Physical Characteristics

Position will require extended periods presenting material in a classroom setting, and frequent periods of movement from one area to another, which may include traversing to different floors of a building. Requires use of a computer and related equipment; frequent exertion of 10-20 pounds of force to move objects; communicating and providing information to others; and travel from site-to-site. In the event of an emergency, employees will be relied upon to serve as emergency workers.

The College is expecting to conduct initial interviews the week of June 8, 2026 and final interviews the week of June 15, 2026. This is a tentative schedule and is subject to change.

Applicants are encouraged to apply online. If you need assistance with the application process, contact:

Human Resources Department

(661) 362-3427

TTY/TDD (661) 362-5178 or visit our website at

www.canyons.edu/offices/humanresources

EEO POLICY

Santa Clarita Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Applicants who have disabilities may request that accommodations be made in order to complete the selection process by contacting the Human Resources Department directly at 661-362-3427.