Asian American Studies (Asian-American Studies - Ethnic Studies), Part-Time Faculty Pool

Position Description

The Department of Ethnic Studies at Chaffey College as a new department is seeking dynamic scholar-teachers whose scholarship and teaching are centered on the cultures and histories of communities that have played a vital force in shaping America.

The Department of Ethnic Studies at Chaffey College is committed to the scholarly teachings and representations of the four core disciplines in the field which are comprised of Native American Studies, African American Studies, Chicanx and Latinx Studies, and Asian American Studies.

Asian American Studies at Chaffey College emphasizes on critical interdisciplinary perspectives within the histories of contact, migration, and settlement of Asian groups in the United States. Asian Americans are composed of diaspora communities and Asian American Studies plays an important role in shaping economic, political, cultural, and international relations to the United States.

May include teaching in the prisons and/or high school dual enrollment.

All applicants are expected to meet the California State Community College Minimum Qualifications for Ethnic Studies instructors (below). Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee employment or an interview.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in Asian American Studies; OR
• Master's degree in Ethnic Studies AND Bachelor's degree in Asian American Studies; OR
• The equivalent; OR
• A valid lifetime credential that authorizes service as an Ethnic Studies Instructor in a California Community College; AND
• Demonstrated evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds in a community college environment.

MEETING MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS DOES NOT ASSURE THE CANDIDATE OF AN INTERVIEW. Applications will be evaluated taking into account the breadth and depth of relevant education, experience, skills, knowledge and abilities.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Recent experience teaching Ethnic Studies courses in person and online through Canvas, preferably at the community college level.
• Evidence of developing and implementing teaching strategies focused on engaging in person and online students with their learning, using innovative online teaching methods, instructional design, and assessment strategies.
• High level of professional and pedagogical expertise in Ethnic Studies, African American Studies, Asian American Studies, Chicanx/Latinx Studies, Native American Studies from an accredited college or university.
• Evidence of a demonstrated commitment to equity in the community college setting.