Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Studies Program Professional Expert

Glendale Community College is accepting applications for an Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Studies Program Professional Expert.

The Professional Expert - AAPI Studies Program Development is a project-based subject-matter expert assignment responsible for providing highly specialized academic, cultural, and pedagogical knowledge to support the planning, design, development, and implementation of the AAPI Studies program.

This role is engaged specifically to contribute expert-level knowledge of Asian American and Pacific Islander histories, cultures, and contemporary experiences, with particular attention to immigration, racial formation, identity, resistance, and social justice. The Professional Expert will advise on curriculum design, program structure, cultural responsiveness, community partnerships, and workforce/transfer alignment to ensure the AAPI Studies program reflects current scholarship, California Area 6 Ethnic Studies standards (AB 1460), and diverse student needs.

The AAPI Studies program prepares students to critically examine the multiplicity of Asian American and Pacific Islander experiences in the U.S., fostering cultural literacy, civic engagement, and academic preparation for transfer to four-year institutions, including CSU campuses.

Under the direction of the Vice President of Instructional Services and the Dean of Instruction and/or designee, the Professional Expert provides specialized, project-based consultation with faculty, administrators, students, and community partners to support the completion of defined project deliverables aligned with institutional and programmatic goals

Scope of Work / Project-Based Duties

The Professional Expert shall be engaged to complete specific program development projects and deliverables, including some or all of the following:

Program & Curriculum Development

• Provide expert consultation in designing and developing curriculum, certificates, degrees, and courses that meet Area 6 Ethnic Studies requirements and CSU transfer standards.
• Ensure curriculum centers AAPI perspectives, voices, and scholarship while addressing the heterogeneity of East Asian, Southeast Asian, South Asian, and Pacific Islander experiences.
• Incorporate critical examination of immigration policies, model minority myths, anti-Asian racism, intersectionality, and contemporary social movements.
• Recommend course sequencing, instructional hours, and program structure to support student learning, engagement, and transfer-readiness.

Final Outcome: A complete Course Outline of Record will be completed no later than August 15, 2026.

Cultural Responsiveness & Inclusive Representation

• Advise on culturally appropriate content, instructional materials, and pedagogical strategies that honor diversity within AAPI communities.
• Support integration of regional, linguistic, religious, and socio-cultural perspectives, highlighting historically underrepresented groups such as Southeast Asian refugees, South Asian Americans, and Pacific Islander populations.

Community & Organizational Collaboration

• Facilitate partnerships with local AAPI community organizations, cultural centers, advocacy groups, and scholars.
• Support development of guest speaker programs, cultural events, service-learning opportunities, and student engagement initiatives that reflect authentic community experiences.

Outreach, Marketing, & Recruitment

• Provide input on program messaging, branding, and marketing to prospective students, high schools, and community partners.
• Promote awareness of the AAPI Studies program as a pathway to fulfilling Area 6 requirements while supporting student enrollment, retention, and success.

Program Implementation & Continuous Improvement

• Provide consultation during program launch and initial implementation.
• Assist in defining student learning outcomes, transfer success metrics, and culturally responsive assessment practices.
• Prepare written recommendations, technical summaries, or reports as requested.
• Support ongoing evaluation to ensure program relevance, cultural authenticity, and responsiveness to emerging community and student needs.

Final Outcome: A timeline will be presented to the Ethnic Studies Department so that they can continue the work set up no later than August 15, 2026.

Demonstrated academic expertise in Asian American Studies, Pacific Islander Studies, or closely related fields (advanced degree preferred).

Knowledge of California Area 6 Ethnic Studies requirements, CSU transfer standards, and community college curriculum processes.

Deep understanding of the diversity of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities, including historical and contemporary experiences across ethnic, regional, and national groups.

Experience with culturally responsive pedagogy, critical race theory, and intersectional approaches to ethnic studies.

Familiarity with immigration history, racial formation, anti-racist pedagogy, and social justice frameworks.

Proven ability to work effectively with faculty, administrators, students, community representatives, and diverse stakeholders.

Commitment to equity, inclusion, and centering marginalized voices within AAPI communities.

Glendale Community College is currently accepting applications for qualified Professional Experts. This is a continuous recruitment for an applicant pool to fill Professional Expert assignments on an as-needed basis. Professional Experts are employed on a temporary basis for a specific project.

Application Process

This position requires the following documents to be attached to your online application to be considered: 

• Resume 

Please note: All required documentation must be attached to the online application by the applicant. Additional documents not requested in the announcement, will not be reviewed. 

Position Funding 

This position is offered contingent upon funding. GCCD reserves the right to extend, withdraw, and/or reopen this position at any time. 
  
Commitment to Diversity and Equal Employment Opportunity Employer  

GCCD is committed to employing administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student success. GCCD recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students.  

GCCD is committed to hiring processes that support equal opportunity, diversity, and provide equitable consideration for all candidates as required in federal and state law.  To find out more about GCCD, please visit our website at glendale.edu. 

 
Accommodations 

If accommodations are needed for the application process in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, please inform Human Resources.

Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities with Glendale Community College District.