Job description
Salary: $72,688.00 – $104,025.00 Annually
Location: Eureka – Main Campus
Job Type: Assistant Professor
Job Number: 26-150
Department: Culture, Society & Communication
Closing Date: 5/21/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
Summary
The successful candidate for this full-time, tenure-track position will teach lower-division courses in Native American Studies, lead the development and instruction of courses in Indigenous language teaching, and serve as faculty director of the College of the Redwoods Indigenous Language Institute (CRILI). Teaching assignments may include evenings and weekends. The selected candidate will play a key role in advancing the College’s commitment to strengthening relationships with local tribal communities and Native American-serving organizations, including supporting Tribal efforts to sustain and expand instruction in Indigenous languages such as Hupa, Yurok, and Tolowa.
Additional responsibilities and duties include:
- Participation in institutional, program and course-level assessment
- Participation in the College’s shared governance process
- Participation in professional development activities in the discipline
- Participation in service to the community at large, including local Native American communities
Qualifications
Master’s degree in Native American/American Indian Studies OR Master’s degree in Ethnic Studies AND Bachelor’s degree in Native American/American Indian studies OR the equivalent.
Preferred Qualifications
* Demonstrated interest in topics related to Native American and Indigenous language teaching, including decolonized pedagogies, methods, and theories.
* Demonstrated experience and/or interest in Indigenous language instruction
* Demonstrated experience and/or interest in working collaboratively with colleagues and community.
* Commitment to lower-division teaching of diverse student populations, including first-generation college students, low-socioeconomic students, and racially minoritized students.
* Indigenous language teaching experience, especially teaching experience in a regional Indigenous language.
* Community college teaching experience, particularly teaching experience in Indigenous language/s.
* Experience working with Native American communities, organizations, non-profits, programs and/or Tribes/Tribal Nations on language revitalization.
* Knowledge of Pacific Northwest Native American communities with expertise in Northern California tribal histories and cultures.
Start Date: Fall 2026
You will need the following information to complete the online process:
- Letter of introduction expressing interest in the position and describing the candidate’s qualifications.
- Professional resume or curriculum vitae.
- Transcripts of all college degrees and courses (unofficial is sufficient for application; official copies will be required of the successful candidate).
- A statement of Teaching Philosophy.
Final 25-26 FACULTY 2 COLA – 78 Parity.pdf (Download PDF reader)
Placement of all faculty will be determined by Class (column) and Step as described below:
Class I: AA + 6 years occupational experience; and BA + 2 years of occupational experience.
Class II: MA; BA + 30 units post BA; BA + 4 years occupational experience; AA + 8 years occupational experience.
Class III: MA with 50 units post BA; BA + 50 units post BA; BA + 6 years occupational experience; AA + 10 years occupational experience.
Class IV: MA with 70 units post BA; BA + 70 units post BA; BA + 8 years occupational experience. 3.9.2.1 For all Classes, all degrees and units must be from regionally accredited (or equivalent) institutions of higher education.
3.9.2.2 For Classes III and IV, all units beyond a Bachelor’s Degree must be upper division or graduate level semester units (or equivalent) earned subsequent to the granting of the Bachelor’s Degree.
3.9.2.3 Nursing faculty and those faculty whose initial assignment is in disciplines the Minimum qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges identifies as “disciplines in which a master’s degree is not generally expected or available” may be credited in class placement for years of full-time, paid occupational experience. 3.9.2.3.1 Full-time, paid occupational experience as an apprentice qualifies for credit toward column placement.
3.9.2.3.2 Experience as a teaching or laboratory assistant does not count towards initial salary placement.
3.9.2.3.3 Experience years as an intern paid or unpaid do not count as occupation years.
3.9.3 Step Placement: Up to seven steps may be credited to a faculty member for prior teaching experience. Maximum step placement for teaching experience is step 7.
3.9.3.1 Credit for college teaching experience will be computed as one step for each one year of experience.
3.9.3.2 Credit for high school teaching experience will be computed as one step for each two years of experience.
3.9.4 Initial salary schedule placement for a faculty member occurs prior to the first day of employment with the District as a faculty member. Documentation of education and of prior work experience that may affect initial class and step placement must be submitted to the Office of Human Resources within 30 days of signing the Initial Employment Agreement. Only work experience completed prior to the first day of employment with the district can be considered. The District shall provide notice to new faculty of this requirement. If documentation is received after the 30 days, changes to step/ class placement will take effect the following semester.
3.9.5 Step Advancement: Faculty will advance one step per year of paid service with the District.
Note: Non-U.S. citizens who cannot provide evidence of authorization to work in the U.S. are ineligible for this position. The Redwoods Community College District does not sponsor non-U.S. citizens to work in the U.S.
Equal Employment Opportunity / Non-Discrimination Statement
The Redwoods Community College District is committed to equal employment opportunity and to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and equitable educational and work environment. The Governing Board supports the intent of the California Legislature to ensure that community colleges build a climate of acceptance and inclusion and that employment opportunities are equalized for all individuals.
It is the policy of College of the Redwoods not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, or sexual orientation in its educational programs and its employment practices.
Position requires sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
College of the Redwoods is committed to equal employment opportunity in its employment and encourages applications from underrepresented group members.
ADA Accommodation Notice
Applicants and nominees who believe they are covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and require accommodation during any part of the interview or selection process must submit a written request with documentation at least five business days prior to the date of need of the accommodation via e-mail to: College of the Redwoods Human Resources at [email protected].
How to apply
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Please be aware, the District does not reimburse for expenses related to the recruitment process. unless otherwise noted.
All applicants for faculty and academic administrators must meet the minimum qualifications for the discipline as specified in Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges, published by the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges. All degrees and credits earned in fulfillment of minimum requirements must be from accredited institutions. Faculty applicants who do not meet the minimum stated educational qualifications may apply for equivalency.
FOREIGN DEGREE HOLDERS
For positions requiring a degree, all foreign degree credentials must be evaluated by a third party to determine the equivalent U.S. degree and major, and the Foreign Credential Evaluation must be attached to your application before your application will be considered. Not attaching your Foreign Credential Evaluation will render your application incomplete. Evaluations should provide the name of the institution attended, a description of your credentials, the major field of study, and the U.S. equivalent for each credential. For a list of evaluating agencies, visit the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Note: Even if you obtained your graduate degree(s) in the U.S., you must attach a Foreign Credential Evaluation for your undergraduate degree if it was obtained outside the U.S.
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College of the Redwoods is committed to equal opportunity in its employment and encourages application from underrepresented group members (women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and Vietnam-era veterans.)
