Ethnic Studies Instructor (Tenure-Track)


Campus: Skyline College

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Schedule: 80

Months Per Year: 10

Mandated Reporter: Yes

Campus Security Authority: No

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties below are representative of the duties of the classification and are not intended to cover all of the duties performed by the incumbent(s) of any particular position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the scope of work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this classification.

1. Teach ethnic studies courses as assigned, which may include day, online, evening, and weekend assignments
2. Consult with students during regularly scheduled office hours
3. Participate in curriculum development, evaluation, and revision, including the assessment of student learning outcomes
4. Maintain expertise in current teaching methods and develop new instructional materials and techniques to meet the changing needs of students
5. Participate in the development and/or selection of course materials that will enhance offerings of the department and the division
6. Collaborate with faculty and staff in other departments and colleges and in the community to enhance instruction, curriculum, and student success
7. Serve as a member of division and college committees
8. Perform other duties as required by contract and general institutional needs in a timely manner.

Employment Standards (acquired through education, training, and/or experience)
Knowledge of:

1. College-level ethnic studies courses
2. The effective use of technology in teaching, including online instruction

Skills and Abilities:

1. Recent experience in teaching or preparation to teach in a community college
2. Teach at a college level in a related field
3. Organize and explain ethnic studies concepts in ways appropriate to students' abilities, levels of preparation, learning styles, and cultural experiences
4. Use teaching methods that engage students, promote development of critical thinking skills, emphasize cooperation and collaboration, facilitate community engagement, promote social justice, and reflect cultural sensitivity and interdisciplinary approaches grounded in the methodologies of ethnic studies
5. Develop student learning outcomes and methods for assessing student achievement of those outcomes
6. Reflect on and critically evaluate pedagogy and implement changes to improve student learning
7. Experience with and willingness to participate in specialized programs, including learning communities, designed to encourage student success
8. Enthusiasm for, understanding of, and commitment to the teaching profession and the mission of the community college
9. Motivate students from diverse cultural, academic, socioeconomic, and language backgrounds
10. Ability, initiative, and commitment to work collaboratively with faculty and staff to enhance instruction, curriculum, and student success
11. Commitment to professional responsibilities outside of the classroom through ongoing contributions to department, division, and college activities

Job Requirements:

• Master's or above in African-American/Black/Africana Studies or Latino Studies, La Raza Studies, Chicana/o Studies, or Asian-American Studies, or Native American/ American Indian Studies OR Master's or above in Ethnic Studies OR the equivalent (see below)
• Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice both within and outside of the classroom.

Preferred

• A graduate degree in ethnic studies
• Demonstrated commitment to developing culturally responsive and community-engaged Ethnic Studies pedagogy, including the ability to integrate local histories and social movements relevant to diverse student populations
• Experience teaching course content in the areas of Latina/o/x Studies, Chicana/o/x Studies and/or Indigenous Studies
• Recent experience working with racially minoritized and other disproportionately-impacted students in the classroom and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusion of these groups within higher education and other fields shape participation and outcomes
• Willingness to examine and revise one's instructional, relational, and classroom practices to engage and support racially minoritized and other disproportionately impacted students more effectively
• Experience and skill with addressing inequity in the classroom and on campus
• Experience in culturally-responsive teaching in ethnic studies
• Demonstrated ability to address equity gaps within ethnic studies courses and classrooms

Note: If you believe your degree, academic background, or professional achievements are equivalent to the stated minimum qualifications, please complete the Application for Equivalence - For Faculty Positions (you may choose more than one category), which is available as an option during the application submission process. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications as outlined above do not need to complete this form.

a) Degree Equivalence
The employee or applicant possesses a degree(s) with similar content to those listed for the relevant discipline. The name of the degree is close to that specified on the Disciplines List but the degree either has a different title or area of expertise or the coursework is slightly different. Equivalence is established through analysis of transcripts and coursework.

b) Academic Background Equivalence
Related to disciplines in which a Master's degree is not generally expected or available. The employee or applicant must have completed at least 24 semester units (or equivalent) of coursework in the academic field being applied for, and must possess at least the equivalent level of achievement and the equivalent in breadth, depth of understanding, and rigor in each of the following:

i. a broad cultural education usually met by the general education requirements for any Bachelor's or Associate's degree, and

ii. a detailed study of the discipline in breadth, depth, and rigor, usually met by coursework required for the degree major.

c) Professional Achievement Equivalence
The employee or applicant must have completed the general education requirements for any Bachelor's or Associate's degree, and show evidence of outstanding professional achievement and/or substantial training in the requested field. The employee or applicant must submit substantial evidence, which demonstrates that their preparation, teaching experience, work experience, and ability are equivalent to those expected from a person who meets the minimum qualifications.

Additional Information:
Safety: to promote a safe working and learning environment employees must report any unsafe working conditions or practices, as well as any near-miss incident to their supervisor.

• Position is designated as a Mandated Reporter under the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• Position is a Responsible Employee under the Equity in Education Act and Title IX

Work Demands

The environmental, physical, and mental demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

Environmental: typical on-site office environment; in-person work expected with potential to participate in the District's telework program, as available.

• Frequent hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and online
• Comprehend speech at normal levels
• Upper limb dexterity to operate computers and peripheral equipment
• Vision sufficient for daily and frequent use of computers, databases, and written materials
• Sitting for extended periods of time
• Frequent bending at the waist
• Physical presence at on-site locations
• Communicate and interact with others
• Observe and interpret people and situations
• Learn and apply new information or skills
• Perform highly detailed work on multiple concurrent tasks
• Perform highly detailed work under changing priorities and deadlines on multiple concurrent tasks
• Work with frequent interruptions
• Self-regulate emotion and behavior

Benefits: Benefits include paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. The District pays all or a portion of monthly medical plan premiums (depending on the coverage) and pays all of the monthly dental and vision plan premiums for employees and eligible dependents. Additional paid benefits include life insurance, salary continuance insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program. Academic employees participate in the State Teachers' Retirement System, a defined-benefit retirement plan through the State of California (no contributions to Social Security). Optional tax-deferred 403(b) and 457 retirement plans are also available.

EEO Statement: San Mateo County Community College District is an Equal Opportunity, Title IX, and Section 504 employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. We seek to employ individuals who reflect our community's diversity of cultures, languages, and abilities.

Our EEO Plan, grounded in Title 5 regulations, is developed and monitored by an EEO Advisory Committee, reviewed at least every three years, and supported by regular training for all members of selection and screening committees. We collect and analyze recruitment and retention data to measure progress and identify barriers.

Annual Security Report

San Mateo County Community College District's (SMCCCD) 2025 Annual Security Report (ASR), required by the Clery Act, includes statistics for the previous three years (2022-2024) concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings owned or controlled by SMCCCD; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from SMCCCD. The 2025 Annual Security Report also outlines various campus safety and security policies concerning crime reporting, prevention and response to sexual and gender violence, alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, emergency response and evacuation procedures, and other matters. The Annual Security Report also includes important tips to help every community member remain safe and avoid becoming a victim of crime. The 2025 Annual Security Report is now available on the Public Safety website. You can also obtain a copy of this report by contacting the Department of Public Safety at the District Office or any of the three Campuses (650) 738-7000. The report includes information about criminal activity on our campuses, emergency procedures, and resources.


Closes: 2/6/2026

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