Temporary College Instructor

Adjunct Faculty (Part Time) - Contra Costa Community College, La Raza Studies
Position Title: Adjunct Faculty - Part Time

Employment Begins: March 2026

We are seeking experienced educators to teach transfer-level composition and support the Ethnic Studies and La Raza Studies programs. This temporary assignment may include instruction in courses such as History of Latinos in the United States, Latino Politics, Latin American History, and Latino Film.

Duties and Responsibilities

Provide instruction in accordance with established curriculum, course outlines, and class schedules.

Create and maintain a learning environment that encourages free discussion and critical thinking.

Evaluate student progress, assign and grade work, and maintain accurate records.

Meet with students outside of class as needed.

Maintain professional conduct and ethical standards.

Keep current knowledge in subject matter areas.

Fulfill professional responsibilities of a part‑time/temporary faculty member.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience
Minimum qualification: Master’s degree in one of the following areas: African American Studies, Black Studies, Africana Studies, Latino Studies, La Raza Studies, Chicana/o Studies, Asian American Studies, Native American Studies, American Indian Studies, or a master’s in Ethnic Studies. Equivalent educational experience may be considered.

Desirable qualifications: More than two years of college teaching or community education experience; graduate‑level coursework in Chicano/a/x and Latino/a/x Studies and Ethnic Studies; competency in teaching U.S. Latino history and politics.

Other Requirements
Understanding and sensitivity to diverse student backgrounds, including academic, socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation, and ethnic contexts. Equivalency petitions may be submitted if the minimum qualifications are met via equivalency.

Employee Benefits
Health, vision, dental, and life insurance for eligible employees; optional cash stipend for those covered by alternative health plans; retirement through PERS or STRS; deferred compensation plans; paid holidays; vacation and sick leave; educational reimbursements; wellness programs; and other benefits as outlined by the district.

Employment Status
Part‑time faculty - temporary assignment (pay range $77.87-$128.97 per hour, up to $151.16). The position will remain until fulfilled.

EEO Statement
It is the District’s policy to ensure that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunity, and are not subjected to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of ethnic group identity, race, color, ancestry, religion, marital status, sex, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, parental status, citizenship or because an individual is perceived to have one or more of these characteristics or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

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