Adjunct Ethnic Studies Instructor (Online Assignment Possibilities)

Ethnic Studies Instructor

Antelope Valley College invites applications for our adjunct (Temporary, part-time) faculty applicant pool for the following Ethnic Studies Instructor.

Representative Duties

• Instruct students in the assigned discipline
• Assignment may include teaching courses during the day, evening, on-line courses and/or off-campus sites

Minimum Qualifications

• Masters in ethnic studies field
OR
• A Master's in American Studies/Ethnicity, Latino Studies, La Raza Studies, Central American Studies, Latin American Studies, Cross Cultural Studies, Race and Ethnic Relations, Asian-American Studies, or African American Studies
OR the equivalent
• Academic Senate's approved equivalency: Equivalency approved May 2, 2024
• Bachelor's degree in any academic discipline
• 12 semester units completed in graduate level course work in Ethnic Studies or related field
• Master's degree in at least one other interdisciplinary area including American Studies, Women's Studies, Filipinx Studies, Cultural Studies, Political Science, Sociology, English, History, Education, Psychology, or Art
• Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic background of community college students.

• Professional and pedagogical expertise in Ethnic Studies with specialization in African American Studies OR Chicana/o Studies OR Native American/American Indian and Indigenous Studies OR Asian American Studies.
• Demonstrated experience with designing and implementing equity-centered classroom policies and practices that support students identified in the intersections of historically underserved populations in higher education.
• Experience teaching courses in an Ethnic Studies program or department, within a community college environment is preferred.
• Experience in community engagement inside and outside the classroom and active participation in professional activities.
• A record of student advocacy working with and advising students outside the classroom.

Application Process

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

• Application
• Current resume
• Letter of intent that addresses minimum and desirable qualifications.
• Scanned copy of official transcripts with required degree(s).
• Foreign transcripts and degrees require official certification of equivalency to U.S. transcripts and degrees by a certified U.S. review service at the time of application and must identify graduate level coursework.

Applications with incomplete information (i.e., statements such as "see resume") or missing documents will not be considered.

Supplemental Information:

• Each recruitment is conducted independently from others; therefore, interested parties need to submit separate complete application packages for each position they apply.
• Applicants may be subject to passing an examination (written/technical), as appropriate to the requirements of the position.
• Residency within a reasonable geographical area of the college may be necessary.
• Travel expenses for pre-employment interviews and employment processing will not be authorized.

Visa: AVC does not sponsor visas.

Accommodations: If you have, any questions or concerns/if you require accommodations for the application process in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources Office at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Commitment to Diversity and Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Antelope Valley Community College District (AVC) is committed to employing administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student success. AVC recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students. AVC is committed to hiring processes that support equal opportunity, diversity, and provide equitable consideration for all candidates as required in federal and state laws and regulations.