Instructor, Ethnic Studies and History or Sociology
Coast Community College District
Location
Costa Mesa, CA | United States
Job description
Instructor, Ethnic Studies and History or Sociology
Coast Community College District Salary: $66,190.00 - $157,799.00 Annually
Job Type: Job Number: 2-C-25
Location: Newport Beach, CA
Definition
Commencing with the 2024 fall semester Coastline College (CCC) is seeking a full-time, equity-minded, tenure track faculty member able to teach courses in Ethnic Studies and
also in one of the following disciplines: History or Sociology. This assignment also includes curriculum and program development, participation in department, division, college committees, and participatory governance activities assuming leadership roles both within the department and in the institution as a whole; collaboration across disciplines and the leveraging of student support resources; and participation in ongoing professional development.
The assignment may require instruction that is face-to-face, day, evening, weekend, online, hybrid, telecourse, or off-campus and is subject to change as needed. The ideal candidate for this position embraces the overall mission of Coastline College and the Coast Community College District, with a clear, focused commitment to supporting individualized student and employee goals.
The Social Sciences Department shares CCC's commitment to equitable outcomes; inclusive practices; and racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic diversity. Ideal candidates for this position share CCC's devotion to educating and improving the lives of our representative student, employee, and community populations. We currently enroll 9,254 students, the majority of whom are from racially minoritized populations: 28% of CCC's students are Latinx, 6% are African-American, 21% are Asian, less than 1% Native American, 29% are White, and 5% are multiracial. Faculty have the opportunity to enhance their classroom methods during two professional development days during the academic year, which include learning sessions like “Digital Accessibility”, “Basic Skills: Helping students help themselves” and “Taking a skills-based approach to teaching college students”. Student-centered activities that support CCC's mission include campus-wide student success projects funded by the Office of Student Equity; partnerships with local Hispanic Serving four-year institutions; active programs that work to improve the academic achievement of racially minoritized students, such as PUENTE and UMOJA; Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) and Disabled Student Program and Services (DSPS).
Coastline College serves approximately 18,000 students, awards over 2,000 degrees and certificates, and transfers over 2,000 students to four-year institutions annually. Coastline College offers two-year associate degrees and certificates. As a designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI), Coastline College reflects the dynamic diversity of the region.
Coastline College Employee-Student Demographic Information Direct Links: - Course-Level End-of-Term Retention by Term, Modality, Course, and Demographi c
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Provide instruction in accordance with established course outlines in Ethnic Studies and in one of the following disciplines: History or Sociology.
- Provide leadership in the development and revision of Ethic Studies curriculum responsive to the students served.
- Participate in curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation; participate in and develop programs to measure student performance.
- Maintain current knowledge in the subject matter areas.
- Maintain appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics.
- Fulfill the professional responsibilities of a full-time faculty member including, but not limited to the following: teach all scheduled classes unless excused under provisions of Board Policy; follow the department course outlines; meet standards for Regular Substantive Interactions established by the district, college and department; keep accurate records of student enrollment, attendance, and progress; submit student grades according to established deadlines; post and maintain scheduled office hours; participate in departmental meetings and college and/or district-wide activities and committees as assigned.
- The assignment may include day, evening, weekend, and online sections.
Qualifications and Physical Demands
Minimum Qualifications - Must meet one of the following qualifications under Ethnic Studies (1) through (4) and must meet one of the following qualifications under History (1) through (4) or Sociology (1) through (4) and demonstrated expertise and experience in D.E.I. practices (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion):
Ethnic Studies: - Valid California Community College Instructor credential, appropriate to the subject, per Education Code 87355 (issued prior to July 1, 1990); OR
- 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
- Possess a combination of education and experience that is at least the equivalent to all of the above. Candidates making an application on the basis of equivalency must submit an Application for Equivalency in addition to all other required materials.
AND History: - Valid California Community College Instructor credential, appropriate to the subject, per Education Code 87355 (issued prior to July 1, 1990); OR
- Master's in history OR
- Bachelor's in history AND Master's in political science, humanities, geography, area studies, women's studies, social science or ethnic studies OR
- Possess a combination of education and experience that is at least the equivalent to all of the above. Candidates making an application on the basis of equivalency must submit an Application for Equivalency in addition to all other required materials.
OR Sociology: - Valid California Community College Instructor credential, appropriate to the subject, per Education Code 87355 (issued prior to July 1, 1990); OR
- Master's in sociology OR
- Bachelor's in sociology AND Master's in anthropology, any ethnic studies, social work or psychology OR
- Possess a combination of education and experience that is at least the equivalent to all of the above. Candidates making an application on the basis of equivalency must submit an Application for Equivalency in addition to all other required materials.
AND - Demonstrated evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the racial, ethnic, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic, academic, and cultural diversity within the community college student population, including students with different ability statuses (e.g., physical and/or learning) as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice within the classroom.
Desirable Qualifications: - A minimum of two years of recent experience teaching college-level courses in both Ethnic Studies and in one of the following areas: History or Sociology.
- Evidence of ongoing professional development within the field of Ethnic Studies and in one of the following areas: History, or Sociology.
- Recent experience working with African American, Latinx, Native American, Asian American and other racially minoritized students in the classroom and the ability to examine and re-mediate one's instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized students.
- Involvement in activities promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion both within the academic environment and externally, working with organizations on the local, state, national and/or international levels.
- Prior teaching experience at the community college level and an understanding and appreciation of the community college mission.
- Knowledge and understanding of the racial, socioeconomic, and academic diversity within community college populations, and how these factors relate to the need for equity-minded and culturally-responsive practices in the community college setting.
- Demonstrated ability to design curriculum and learning activities to address diverse learning styles and different levels of preparation for college level work.
- Experience in building curriculum and programming in one or more of the following areas: African American/Black Studies, Asian American and Pacific Islander Studies, Latina/o/x and Chicana/o/x American Studies, and Native American and Indigenous Studies.
- Evidence of an ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Commitment to self-reflect and respond to evidence-based feedback on student learning such as assessment of Student Learning Outcomes.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and/or revise courses and program curriculum.
- Desire and demonstrated ability to participate actively in department, division, and college committees and in the shared governance system.
- Ability to work with computers and to use the Internet and other technologies to engage students in on-campus and online courses.
- Recent successful experience in teaching courses in a distance learning format and desire to teach in this modality.
- Understanding of current and emerging instructional delivery pedagogies and technologies and ability to integrate those into the learning process.
- Strong commitment to quality teaching, student success, and academic excellence.
- Ability to contribute to campus and district-wide professional responsibilities and activities.
- Ability to positively interact with existing staff, student, and community demographics utilizing professional and personal skills.
Conditions of Employment
PAY PHILOSOPHY (Fall 2024) For a full-time, 2-semester, tenure-track position a maximum starting range of $66,190 to $112,846 is offered, based on the 2023-2024 salary schedule of $66,190 to $157,799 . In addition, an annual stipend of $3,861 is offered for possession of an earned doctorate from an accredited institution.
BENEFITS The district provides medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee and eligible dependents and life insurance for the employee. Please see the Benefits tab above the start of the job announcement on the online employment application for a comprehensive list of employee benefits.
Additional Information
To be considered for employment you must submit a complete application packet at
Incomplete applications, application materials submitted by mail, and documents not requested in the job announcement will not be considered. Please note that the district does not return materials submitted in the application process (copies of original supporting documents are acceptable).
A complete application packet includes: - A complete Coast Community College District Online Employment Application.
- Responses to Supplemental Questions (please provide clear and detailed responses, as they will be carefully evaluated to determine the most qualified candidate(s) to be invited for an interview; please do not paste your resume, put "see resume" or "N/A", or leave blank).
- A Cover Letter that outlines your education and experiences relevant to this position and addresses the "Desirable Qualifications" for this position (upload as a separate attachment - PDF recommended).
- A Current Resume or Curriculum Vitae of professional experience, educational background, publications, and other pertinent information (not to exceed 6 pages) - (upload as a separate attachment - PDF recommended)
- Equivalency Request Form and supporting documentation, if applicable . (uploaded as separate attachments - PDF recommended)
How to determine if you need Equivalency? Candidates who do not meet the minimum requirements as stated in the job posting, but feel they have a combination of education and experience that would be equivalent to the State Minimum Qualifications , must attach a completed Application for Equivalency Form (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) . This form must be included as an attachment to their online application, along with supporting documents, in addition to all other required materials.
Submit an application online at:
Coast Community College District - Human Resources
1370 Adams Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Individuals who need reasonable accommodations in accordance with ADA should notify the Human Resources Office for assistance or call 714.438.4716. SELECTION PROCEDURE - All online applications received by the application deadline will be screened to determine which applicants meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the job announcement. Please note: Possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure an interview.
- Applicants wishing to apply for more than one position must submit separate application materials for each desired position.
- Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications who are also deemed to possess the highest committee evaluation of preferred qualifications and who have responded to the supplemental questions will be invited to an interview.
- If any travel is required for an applicant to participate in person during the interview process, this will be done so at the candidate's own expense .
- During the interview, candidates may be asked to conduct a short teaching demonstration/presentation on a previously announced topic as well as participate in a writing exercise, or hands-on practical.
- Consideration will also be given to factors in addition to education and experience, including but not limited to professional development, ability to work with others, and commitment to meet student needs.
- The search committee will rate the candidate's responses to the interview questions, the demonstration/presentation, and the applicable writing exercises and/or hands-on practicals. Based on this rating, a number of candidates will be recommended to move forward and will be invited for a second-level interview.
- The hiring manager will conduct reference checks on the final candidate. The district reserves the right to contact the current or most recent employer and to investigate past employment records of applicants selected for interviews.
- The campus President will make the final recommendation for employment to the Board of Trustees.
- The successful candidate will be offered the position and placed on the current salary schedule based on their education and experience.
- The start date will be determined by the hiring manager depending on the needs of the campus and the conditions of employment as posted in the job announcement/recruitment.
- Applicants who are eliminated from consideration will be notified by email. All applicants are requested to provide an email address in their online application. Candidates should not expect official notification of the status of their candidacy until the Board of Trustees has acted upon the College's recommendation for employment.
- The District reserves the right to extend the deadline, re-advertise the position, or delay filling this position based on the needs of the District and the student population we serve.
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION - Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.
- The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in Coast Community College District policies, procedures, and Title IX. (Reference: BP/AP 5910)
- The Coast Community College District celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing equity and inclusion goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.
THE SELECTED CANDIDATE IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT:
- Submit “official” transcripts after employment offer.
- Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial appointment (Note: The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment).
- Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer at the candidate's expense (Clearance must be received prior to the first day of employment).
- Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States including a Social Security Card; (Note: We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.) AND
- Participate in a new hire onboarding appointment with an Employment Services Representative.
Coast Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The Coast Community College District is committed to employing qualified administrators/managers, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student learning and success. The Board recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students. W e are committed to hiring and staff development processes that support the goals of equal opportunity and diversity, and equal consideration for all qualified candidates. The District does not discriminate unlawfully in providing educational or employment opportunities to any person on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or genetic information.
The Coast Community College District is a multi-college district that includes Coastline College, Golden West College , and Orange Coast College . The three colleges offer programs in transfer, general education, occupational/technical education, community services, and student support services. Since its founding in 1947, the Coast Community College District has enjoyed a reputation as one of the leading community college districts in the United States. Governed by a locally elected Board of Trustees, the Coast Community College District plays an important role in the community by responding to the needs of a changing and increasingly diverse population. Coast Community College District Title IX This direct link
2023 Coast Community College District Annual Security And Fire Safety Report (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) is the 2023 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report for Coast Colleges. The crime statistics for calendar years 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022 were submitted to the U.S. Department of Education as required under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. A hard copy can be provided from one of the Campus Safety Offices. Please contact any of the Campus Safety Offices for any questions regarding the report.
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