ButteGlenn Community College District Hiring for Ethnic Studies Instructor at Oroville, CA Full Time

Full-time, Tenure Track (177 Day 10 Month) starting August 2022

$58,359.91 – $89,618.89 per year

Probationary (Contract I) Member of Academic Faculty

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DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW:
Butte College seeks to hire faculty from diverse backgrounds in terms of gender, age, race/ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability, and other identity statuses to join a campus committed to transformative education and social justice in serving our diverse student body. The Ethnic Studies Department seeks to provide the highest quality education for our diverse student population in an inclusive, student-centered environment. As an interdisciplinary field, Ethnic Studies will work closely with other departments to assist students in reaching their academic goals. This broad discipline will include studies in Chicanx, African American, Native American and Asian American cultures and communities to foster and expand a general understanding of these groups as well as studies of race, class, gender, ethnicity and marginalization in the United States. The courses will give students the opportunity to develop competence in an understanding of history, cultures and current issues affecting marginalized communities.

The successful applicant will help develop our newly created Ethnic Studies Department.

POSITION DUTIES:
In addition to the responsibilities of the classification description, the specific position is also responsible for:

Contributing to the development of the major and degree program in Ethnic Studies.

Teaching a broad range of courses within the discipline, including Introduction to Ethnic Studies and courses in specialized fields of Ethnic Studies, such as African American Studies, Chicanx Studies, Native American Studies, and Asian American Studies.

Developing curricula in Ethnic Studies to meet the new California State University Area F requirement.

Working collaboratively with faculty colleagues in other disciplines on local Ethnic Studies course requirements.

Representative Duties

The full-time college instructor is responsible for effective performance in the following areas:

A. General Scope of Responsibilities

Excellence in teaching and instruction.

Maintenance of professional growth and academic currency.

Carrying out of area, departmental and/or program responsibilities.

Contribution to the College as a whole in the form of College- wide service.

Service to the local community (optional).

Development and assessment of student learning outcomes.

B. Teaching and Instruction – The following duties are representative of the kinds of expectations that are normally required of a full-time Butte College instructor. Certain duties are common to the everyday operational needs of the College while other activities may be required on an as needed basis. All of the duties, however, are common requirements at various times for full-time instructional positions.

Plans for and initiates curriculum improvements.

Plans for and is continually well prepared to teach.

Provides organized delivery of instruction.

Is courteous to and approachable by students.

Instruction is consistent with the stated and approved goals and content of the course.

Sticks to the subject matter of the course.

Shows enthusiasm for the subject matter.

Uses effective motivation to create a personal desire to learn the subject/skill(s).

Uses standards of student evaluation that are clear, fair and followed consistently throughout the course.

Requires levels of instructor and student effort sufficient to the mastery of the subject or skills in the course.

Grades and returns student assignments and tests in a reasonable period of time.

Makes effective use of teaching aids and materials required of students (e.g., texts, manuals, etc.).

Is effective as a teacher.

Prepares complete course outlines and syllabi.

Continually revises and updates course content and materials of instruction.

Coordinates course contents and methods with other teachers in the program/discipline.

Meets and assists students during office hours or by appointment or at other reasonable times.

Initiates and carries through with improvements to course contents and methods.

Initiates and/or participates in overall department-wide program development, maintenance, evaluation, revision and/or expansion.

C. Professional Growth and Currency

Instructors are required to show examples of activities which demonstrate a pattern of academic, professional, and/or technical updating or currency.

D. Area or Departmental Responsibilities

Is knowledgeable about and abides by College policies and procedures. This includes the accurate and timely submission of all reports, grades and paper work.

Meets deadlines and time targets.

Orders instructional materials, equipment and textbooks with sufficient lead times.

Assists in scheduling.

Assists in course staffing functions.

Provides assistance and help to other full-time, part-time and/or new instructors.

Coordinates plans and activities with others.

Provides information for the development of departmental budgets.

Monitors expenditures to keep within authorized budget spending appropriations.

Exercises good judgment in the use of and/or management of facilities, equipment and supplies.

Attends assigned meetings as requested.

Is punctual to assigned meetings.

Works well with peers, classified staff and administration.

In general, is easy and cooperative to work with.

Does their fair share of outside of class departmental duties and responsibilities, including contributing to unit plan and program review processes.

E. College-wide service

Volunteers to serve on College committees.

When requested serves on College committees and project teams.

Serves as a sponsor to student clubs and organizations.

Participates in faculty/college governance.

Participates on special project teams or ad hoc committees.

F. Community service (optional)

The College values the contributions made to the local community by the instructional staff, however, such contributions are at the option of the instructor and are not a formal requirement of the position.

Qualifications/Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s in the 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

Possession of a current California Community College Credential that permits full-time service as an instructor in the applicable discipline; OR

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See Interdisciplinary Studies.

(Applicants wishing to be considered for employment under District equivalency standards must submit a detailed statement explaining how you possess the equivalent to the minimum qualifications discussed above.)

• Degree must involve a general education component. Applicants without a degree or with a degree lacking the general education component may be considered if they possess other training and/or experience determined to be equivalent to the general education component. Applicants possessing such training and/or experience are encouraged to request equivalency.

DIVERSITY AND EQUITY QUALIFICATIONS:
Demonstrated understanding of and responsiveness to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds that characterize community college students in a manner specific to the position.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience teaching courses in comparative Ethnic Studies areas in a way that bridges scholarship with present-day social justice and community activism.

Pedagogy is rooted in active and/or participatory learning.

Experience implementing instructional strategies and equity-minded practices that contribute to the success of students of diverse backgrounds and academic preparation and with varied educational and career goals.

Experience designing curriculum and the development and assessment of Student Learning Outcomes.

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues in department, division, and college committees, and participate in the shared governance of the college.

Evidence of an ability to communicate effectively utilizing verbal, written, and on-line communication skills.

Experience using a variety of emerging technologies, including training and/or certification in online instruction, and a willingness to stay current with new technologies.

Preparedness to promote anti-racism, equity, and inclusion across the curriculum, classroom, and campus community.

Evidence of innovation and creativity in teaching.

Supplemental Information

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
Education Code § 87408.6 states that no person shall be initially employed by a community college district in an academic or classified position unless the person has submitted to an examination within the past sixty (60) days to determine that he or she is free of active tuberculosis.

As a condition of employment the position you are applying for will require that you provide fingerprints to the local police department. The fee charged by the Department of Justice (DOJ) for the fingerprint report is the employee’s responsibility. If you should be offered this position you will be asked to sign a payroll deduction form which will authorize the District to deduct the fee charged by the DOJ from your first paycheck.

The District reserves the right to modify, rescind or re-advertise this announcement without notification or to delay indefinitely the employment of a person for the position.

The Butte-Glenn Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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ALL APPLICANTS, INCLUDING CURRENT BUTTE COLLEGE EMPLOYEES, MUST SUBMIT ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS WITH THE ONLINE APPLICATION IN ORDER TO MOVE FORWARD IN THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS.

REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS

All on-line attachment types require that you attach a document.

COVER LETTER:
Please describe in your cover letter how your past experience and qualifications meet the needs of this position.

RESUME OR VITA:
Please submit this as an attachment, not as a text resume within the application.

QUALIFICATION STATEMENT:
In a statement addressed to the hiring committee, explain how you meet the qualifications listed above and attach a copy of all relevant certificates and proof of completed trainings.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION STATEMENT:
In addition to any information you included with your application materials, please provide a detailed account of how your skills, life experiences, work experience, education, and/or training have prepared you to effectively meet the needs of students from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds. Please include examples of:

Teaching or training practices and/or life experiences that have enabled or would enable you to more effectively engage with and support success for diverse populations.

How you have engaged in on-going self-reflection to ensure equity in the workplace and/or classroom. Please include examples of workshops, trainings, and/or life experiences.

TRANSCRIPTS:
You are required to provide transcripts for coursework and/or degrees listed on the application materials you have submitted. The transcripts must include the date the institution granted the degree. Legible unofficial copies of transcripts are acceptable at this point in the process.

Degree in progress:
In order to qualify under this process you must be currently working toward the degree requirement. In order to complete your application, you are required to submit (1) current transcripts and (2) a letter from your Advisor confirming your academic standing in the program and forecasted completion date. The completion date must be no later than July 1, 2022.

Foreign Transcripts:
Foreign transcripts must include a U.S. evaluation and translation. Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for a list of agencies providing this service. Website linked here.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the submission of official transcripts showing completion of the degree.