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Adjunct Instructor in Ethnic Studies (TEMPORARY)

Position Number: 6409959
Location: Pittsburg, CA
Position Type: Liberal Arts - Ethnic & Multicultural Studies

Adjunct Instructor in Ethnic Studies (TEMPORARY)

Posting Number: F01257
Location: Los Medanos College
Salary:

Description of Position:
Los Medanos College seeks applications for instructors to teach Ethnic Studies classes with an area of emphasis in Ethnic Studies related fields, such as Latino Studies, La Raza Studies, Central American Studies, Native American and Indigenous Studies, Latin American Studies, Cross Cultural Studies, Race and Ethnic Relations, Asian American Studies, Pacific Islander Studies, or African American/Black Studies. Applicants must be able to teach face to face classes, either at the Pittsburg campus or the Brentwood campus. Some of the Ethnic Studies classes can include Introduction to Ethnic Studies, Introduction to Native American and Indigenous Studies, Introduction to Black Studies, Critical Thinking in Ethnic Studies, Racial and Ethnic Justice Movements, Introduction to Latinx Studies, Introduction to Chicanx Studies, Critical Race Feminisms, and Borderlands classes. This posting is looking for an instructor trained in either Dual Enrollment teaching or in the fields of Latinx/Chicanx Studies. For spring 2026, we will have several classes in our Latinx Studies and Chicanx Studies available for a new hire to teach. Our Vision for Social Justice We are seeking people who recognize the critical role community colleges play in social justice, who have ability in this space, enthusiasm for this work, ideas and vision to improve our approaches, and a commitment to achieving equitable academic success for the 50,000+ students attending our five beautiful colleges and centers. Our social justice work calls for employees who have a sense of social responsibility, interest in our community and world in which we live. The intention of social justice work is to strengthen humanity by understanding that every person deserves the benefits of fully participating in our society and institutions. Academic researchers have illustrated that crucial social justice principles are a compilation of equality, equity, diversity, inclusion, engagement, environmental sustainability and human rights. These complex principles are challenging to operationalize in higher education; yet, we are steadfast in our diligence to forge ahead to advance this vital mission. Community colleges are uniquely positioned to lead higher education in the work of social justice. Many of our students come from historically underserved and underrepresented backgrounds; students of color, students with recent immigrant histories, students from cycles of low income if not poverty, students from indigenous communities, and students from first-generation families. The idea of promoting social mobility through education is unconditionally and uncompromisingly embraced by community colleges. This is an exciting role, and it comes with a heavy responsibility. Simply put, we need to create environments where our students achieve greater academic success, so much so that we close our persistent equity/opportunity gaps. If you are committed to social and racial justice and if you are interested in joining a community dedicated to solving these inequities through education, please apply.

Inquiries:
Please send questions to Adrianna Simone, Department Chair
asimone@LosMedanos.edu

Position Status: Temporary
EEO Job Category: Faculty & Other Instructional Staff
Employee Group: Part-Time Faculty
Department: L5019- Ethnic Studies/Social Justice Studies

Duties and Responsibilities:
Adjunct Faculty duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
1. providing instruction in accordance with established curriculum, course outlines and class schedules;
2. creating and maintaining an environment which emphasizes learning, encourages free discussion of ideas and critical thinking;
3. evaluating progress of students concerning educational matters and grades student work;
4. meeting with students outside of class;
5. maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics;
6. maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter areas;
7. fulfilling professional responsibilities of a part-time/temporary faculty member;
8. maintaining accurate academic records;
9. performing other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification-Education/Experience:
EDUCATION:
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.

Understanding of and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff and faculty.

Desirable Qualifications:
Training in at least two of the four main racial areas in the field of Ethnic Studies: Latinx/Latina/o Studies/, Chicana and Chicano Studies, Native American/Indigenous Studies, Asian American Studies or Oceanic or Pacific Islander Studies, and Black, Africana, or African American Studies. Specialized training in sexuality studies, LGBTQ+ Studies, and Gender Studies is desirable. Must be able to teach fully F2F classes, some occurring as early as 8:15am and some in the evenings at 6:20pm. Possible Saturday class. Flexibility with schedule is necessary.

Job Open Date: 07/16/2025
Job Close Date: 8/19/2025
Open Until Filled: No
Employment Begins: Spring 2026
# of Months: 4

To apply, visit: https://www.4cdcareers.net/postings/11519

The Contra Costa Community College District does not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, age, sex, or sexual orientation. This prohibition against unlawful discrimination extends to any person who is perceived to have any of the above characteristics or who is associated with someone who has, or who is perceived to have, any of those characteristics.