"Ethnic Studies Instructor"

Description

Sierra College has a strong commitment to the achievement of equity and inclusion among its faculty, staff and students and values the rich diverse backgrounds that make up the campus community. The Ethnic Studies Instructor must demonstrate a profound understanding of and experience with successfully supporting individuals with varying backgrounds. This includes persons with disabilities, various gender identities, various sexual orientations, individuals from historically underrepresented communities and other groups to ensure the district provides an inclusive educational and employment environment focused on strategies for success and equitable outcomes for all.

Under administrative direction of an educational administrator, the Ethnic Studies Instructor will provide academic instruction to students in a variety of introductory Ethnic Studies courses. The Ethnic Studies Instructor will evaluate students' academic performance in ethnic studies courses, develop culturally responsive curriculum, participate in shared governance and other activities in support of the instructional program, and do related work, as required.

Examples Of Functions and Tasks

• In courses taught online and in the classroom, present course material in a clear, logical and student-centered manner...
• Develop quizzes, examinations, term papers, homework assignments...
• Provide students with information about student support services...
• Post and hold regular student hours...
• Review and select learning resources...
• Review and evaluate curriculum...
• Attend and participate in District, division, and department meetings...
• Participate in professional development...
• Meet professional responsibilities...

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's in Ethnic Studies OR
Master's in Ethnic Studies OR the equivalent

Offer and acceptance of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, credentials, transcripts, LiveScan, and tuberculosis examination as required.

Knowledge of:

The interdisciplinary study of race, ethnicity, and indigeneity with a focus on the experiences of people of color within and beyond the United States; inclusive and equitable teaching practices, methods, and techniques; culturally-responsive pedagogy/andragogy; and methods to successfully support individuals with varying backgrounds...

Ability to:

Provide interactive lessons... Use a learning management system. Teach online...

Salary:

$66,812.56 - $89,535.23 Annually

Required Application Documents

1. Employment Application
2. Resume or Curriculum Vitae
3. Applicable transcripts with conferred degree and date (unofficial transcripts are accepted)
4. Teaching Philosophy Statement responding to specific prompts