Site: Columbia College

Salary Range / Other: The Hourly Range: $78.15 to $124.94 Doctorate Range: $92.09 to $128.22 (2025-2026 Certified Part-time Instructor/Overload Hourly Salary Schedule)

Part Time Faculty office Hours are paid at a flat rate of $30 per hour.

Benefits: Not Eligible for Benefits: With the exception of Workers’ Compensation coverage, not eligible to participate in the District’s benefit programs.

Scope of Assignment: The successful candidate will join an Ethnic Studies department that continues to create curriculum responsive to student needs, increasing student completion through the implementation of strategies geared to increase student equity.

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: Ability to develop curriculum or services that stress innovation and improve student equity. Enthusiasm for the learning process. Commitment to supportive relationships with students and colleagues. Participate in professional growth and remain current in subject area and major state initiatives. Ability to operate effectively in an environment of change and ambiguity. Vision and energy to plan and organize programs to enhance student success. Willingness to participate effectively in shared governance and to work collaboratively. Personal qualifications such as effective interpersonal communication skills, participation in community affairs, ability to conduct effective public presentations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Education and/or experience in teaching in Ethnic Studies at the community college level, with a particular emphasis in basic skills. Current knowledge of Ethnic Studies Current understanding of assessment processes for improving student success at the course, program, and degree level. Competent in new pedagogies, such as Ethnic Studies, and other pedagogies directed at improving student success and student equity. Recent experience working with African American/Black, Hispanic, Native American, and other minoritized students in the classroom, and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusion of these groups within higher education shape patterns of participation and outcomes; Willingness to examine and remediate one’s instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized students; Experience and skill with addressing issues of equity in the classroom; Experience and expertise in culturally responsive teaching in Ethnic Studies, especially as it relates to the relevancy of students’ lives, interests, and communities; Demonstrated ability to address equity gaps within coursework and the classroom; Demonstrated knowledge of the Hispanic-Serving designation for institutional, departmental, and instructional practices.

Example of Duties: Teaching lower division college courses in Ethnic Studies Advancing equitable student learning through dedicated, exemplary instruction in accordance with established course outlines. Informing students of course requirements, evaluation procedures, and attendance requirements. Preparing and grading class assignments and examinations and informing students of their academic progress. Maintaining attendance, scholastic, and other records and submitting them according to published policies and deadlines. Developing, implementing, and assessing student-learning outcomes for courses and programs and using the results for improvement. Engaging in data inquiry and self-assessment to develop strategies for student success, persistence, and equity. Participating in professional development activities to fulfill mandatory FLEX requirements Maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter area and effective teaching/learning strategies to meet the needs of all learning styles. Maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Applications are accepted online only at: https://www.yosemite.edu/recruitment/employmentopportunities/ Select Job Openings, Select Search Jobs, Select Job Title, Create an account and Apply to this job.

Site: Columbia College

Salary Range / Other: The Hourly Range: $78.15 to $124.94 Doctorate Range: $92.09 to $128.22 (2025-2026 Certified Part-time Instructor/Overload Hourly Salary Schedule)

Part Time Faculty office Hours are paid at a flat rate of $30 per hour.

Benefits: Not Eligible for Benefits: With the exception of Workers’ Compensation coverage, not eligible to participate in the District’s benefit programs.

Scope of Assignment: The successful candidate will join an Ethnic Studies department that continues to create curriculum responsive to student needs, increasing student completion through the implementation of strategies geared to increase student equity.

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: Ability to develop curriculum or services that stress innovation and improve student equity. Enthusiasm for the learning process. Commitment to supportive relationships with students and colleagues. Participate in professional growth and remain current in subject area and major state initiatives. Ability to operate effectively in an environment of change and ambiguity. Vision and energy to plan and organize programs to enhance student success. Willingness to participate effectively in shared governance and to work collaboratively. Personal qualifications such as effective interpersonal communication skills, participation in community affairs, ability to conduct effective public presentations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Education and/or experience in teaching in Ethnic Studies at the community college level, with a particular emphasis in basic skills. Current knowledge of Ethnic Studies Current understanding of assessment processes for improving student success at the course, program, and degree level. Competent in new pedagogies, such as Ethnic Studies, and other pedagogies directed at improving student success and student equity. Recent experience working with African American/Black, Hispanic, Native American, and other minoritized students in the classroom, and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusion of these groups within higher education shape patterns of participation and outcomes; Willingness to examine and remediate one’s instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized students; Experience and skill with addressing issues of equity in the classroom; Experience and expertise in culturally responsive teaching in Ethnic Studies, especially as it relates to the relevancy of students’ lives, interests, and communities; Demonstrated ability to address equity gaps within coursework and the classroom; Demonstrated knowledge of the Hispanic-Serving designation for institutional, departmental, and instructional practices.

Example of Duties: Teaching lower division college courses in Ethnic Studies Advancing equitable student learning through dedicated, exemplary instruction in accordance with established course outlines. Informing students of course requirements, evaluation procedures, and attendance requirements. Preparing and grading class assignments and examinations and informing students of their academic progress. Maintaining attendance, scholastic, and other records and submitting them according to published policies and deadlines. Developing, implementing, and assessing student-learning outcomes for courses and programs and using the results for improvement. Engaging in data inquiry and self-assessment to develop strategies for student success, persistence, and equity. Participating in professional development activities to fulfill mandatory FLEX requirements Maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter area and effective teaching/learning strategies to meet the needs of all learning styles. Maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Applications are accepted online only at: https://www.yosemite.edu/recruitment/employmentopportunities/ Select Job Openings, Select Search Jobs, Select Job Title, Create an account and Apply to this job.