Ethnic Studies, Full-time Faculty

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Salary: $67,262.65 – $115,061.21 Annually

Location: Lancaster, CA

Job Type: Faculty-10 months

Job Number: RN24-45 (2300135)

Department: Social & Behavioral Sciences

Closing Date: 2/12/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

RANGE: Placement on the applicable salary schedule is commensurate with education.

ANTICIPATED START DATE: Fall 2025

DESCRIPTION

This position is a full-time tenure track, 10-month classroom teaching assignment in the Ethnic Studies, Social and Behavioral Science Division. The current teaching load is 15 lecture hour equivalents per semester. Faculty are also responsible for 5 office hours per week and are expected to devote as much time as necessary to perform the professional responsibilities of the position. Participation in professional activities, curriculum development and campus committees is expected. The teaching assignment may include courses offered in either onsite, online and/or hybrid format, evening and or Saturday classes.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

  • Teach fifteen lecture hour equivalents per semester in Ethnic Studies, Social and Behavioral Science using various teaching methods including demonstrations and active learning strategies.
  • Maintain five office hours per week, including regular posted office hours, which are accessible to students.
  • Responsible for preparation time
  • Participate in faculty/division meetings; yearly program review; curricular planning, development, and implementation; student learning outcomes: data collection and writing action plans, program learning outcomes, development, assessment, and implementation; evaluation of educational programs; and college governance to advance the college’s mission and strategic goals.
  • Participate in faculty professional development and continuing education activities that are designed to maintain and develop currency in the field, pedagogy (for traditional and online teaching and learning), and student support strategies, especially as they relate to student equity initiatives.
  • Maintain records of attendance, census, grades, etc.
  • Provide an environment conducive to effective learning.
  • Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with all employees and others encountered in the course of work.
  • Demonstrate a sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
  • Travel between District locations is also expected.
  • Performs other instructional-related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

(Applicant must meet one of the following requirements)

  • 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.
  • AVC Academic Senate’s approved equivalency: Approved Equivalency May 2, 2024

Bachelor’s degree in any academic discipline AND 12 semester units completed in graduated level course work in Ethnic Studies or related field AND 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

AND a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students (tit. 5 § 53024.1).

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Professional and pedagogical expertise in Ethnic Studies with a specialization in African American Studies, Chicana/o Studies, Native American/American Indian and Indigenous Studies, or Asian American Studies.
  • Demonstrated experience with culturally responsive teaching practices and equity-centered classroom policies that support students from historically underserved populations in higher education, with a focus on reducing equity gaps and fostering success for underrepresented students.
  • Experience and/or willingness to teach incarcerated students at a prison location.
  • Experience and/or willingness to teach dual-enrollment courses at a high school location.
  • Experience developing and revising curriculum, assessing student learning outcomes, and contributing to program review documents.
  • Proficiency in using a learning management system (LMS), specifically Instructure’s Canvas, to enhance student learning, engagement, retention, and successful outcomes.
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, including active participation in program development, curriculum design, and shared governance, with examples of successful collaboration on projects or initiatives that enhance student success and equity.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in team environments, including participation in program development, curriculum design, shared governance, student organizations, and initiatives supporting student success and equity.
  • Experience in community engagement and professional development.

How to apply

APPLICATION PROCESS – PLEASE READ

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.
    • Any evaluation service member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) http://www.naces.org/ is acceptable.
  • Two (2) current letters of professional reference signed and dated within the last year.
  • Travel expenses for pre-employment interviews and employment processing will not be authorized.

Your application and any required attachments must be submitted by February 7, 2025.

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

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 People, Culture and Talent (Human Resources) department at (661) 722-6311.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

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. To find out more about AVC, please visit our website at avc.edu.

Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities with Antelope Valley Community College District.

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