What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Professor Ethnic Studies - Chicana/Chicano Studies position at San Joaquin Delta College?
- Description
Empower Through Education: Adjunct Professor in Chicana/Chicano Studies
San Joaquin Delta Community College District is excited to invite applications for a part-time faculty position in Ethnic Studies - Chicana/Chicano Studies. We are looking for a dedicated educator who brings both academic expertise and cultural understanding to the classroom. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to equity, and student success, and will be eager to contribute to an inclusive campus community that serves a racially and socioeconomically diverse student population. Join us in shaping the future through meaningful dialogue and transformative education!
COLLEGE DESCRIPTION:San Joaquin Delta Community College District, as part of our Vision, "promotes a climate of respect and authentic engagement. We are culturally responsive to the needs of our diverse student body. We strive to increase and sustain equitable outcomes for all students. We recruit and retain quality employees who are reflective of our students and the community we serve, in addition to providing all personnel with equity and diversity training."Please click the following link to view detailed student demographic data, including disaggregated information: https://deltacollege.edu/sites/default/files/ire/ire_ipr-dashboard.htmlSan Joaquin Delta College works to create an inclusive environment that provides a safe- haven, regardless of citizenship status, for international, immigrant, undocumented, AB540 eligible, formerly and currently incarcerated, veteran, re-entry, LGBTQIA students and students of various learning styles.JOB DESCRIPTION:Under the general supervision of the assigned TrAC Dean, the Professor will teach classes In Ethnic Studies - Chicana/Chicano Studies. The successful candidate will provide evidence of knowledge and understanding of the racial, socioeconomic, and academic diversity within community college populations; the candidate also will show knowledge and understanding of how these factors relate to the need for equity-minded and culturally responsive practices in the community college setting.- Responsibilities and Duties
- Duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Conduct and organize Ethnic Studies - Chicana/Chicano Studies classes at the instructional level to meet the educational requirements stated in the course description and the course information outlines.
- Advise and assist students in achieving stated course objectives and student learning outcomes.
- Evaluate the progress of each student; connect students to appropriate campus-support services.
- Select textbooks, audiovisual and other instructional materials that support the learning environment and are reflective of the college's mission of equity-minded education.
- Maintain currency in your field.
- Maintain necessary records of student enrollment, attendance, progress, and grades; prepare and submit required reports to the administration.
- Report to management any condition that might jeopardize the health or safety of students or the public.
- Be familiar with and act in accordance with the Education Code and San Joaquin Delta Community College District policies and procedures.
- Plan and complete approved professional development flex activities each semester/year.
- Work collaboratively with the college to promote student equity and success.
- Provide guidance and direction to Readers, as needed.
- Perform other necessary duties as specified in the faculty contract and outlined in Board Policy.
- Qualifications
- MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Master'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.DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
- Demonstrated sensitivity to race, ethnicity, color, religious creed, sex, gender expression, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, prior contact with the criminal legal system, or any other basis prohibited by law.
- Demonstrated ability to adapt teaching strategies and techniques to different student abilities, learning styles, cultures, and groups mentioned above.
- Demonstrated experience teaching in a variety of settings, including but not limited to online, dual enrollment, and large lectures. A willingness to develop and utilize instructional materials, including lectures and labs for multiple modalities.
- Ability to use innovative and creative teaching techniques (lecture and labs) and equipment such as multimedia hardware, current applications, learning management systems, and online instructional strategies.
- Desire to teach in-person and online classes, as well as dual enrollment courses with high school students.
Consistent with its obligations under the law, the District will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.
Delta College is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.