Job Details

Contra Costa Community College District
  • Position Number: 5948755
  • Location: San Pablo, CA
  • Position Type: Liberal Arts - Ethnic & Multicultural Studies

Adjunct Instructor - African American/Africana Studies

Posting Number: F01197
Location: Contra Costa College
Salary:

Description of Position:
The Contra Costa Community College African American/Africana Studies Department is accepting applications for a Part-Time, Adjunct Faculty. This a temporary assignment that begins January 2025.The Part-Time African American/Africana Studies Instructor would be responsible for the instruction of one or more of the following African American/Africana Studies courses: African American Theatre (AFRAM 112), Introduction to Black Studies (AFRAM 110), Sociology of African Americans (AFRAM 228), Dynamics of African American Politics in America (AFRAM225).Responsibilities include:
  • Develop relevant and current course curriculum and content
  • Perform other related and administrative duties as assigned by the supervisor
  • Evaluate and report student learning outcomes (SLO's) for courses taught each semester
  • Teach day, evening, weekend, online classes, hybrid, asynchronous, or classes at the college or one of the high school sites, as required
  • Submit Census reports and grades in a timely manner
  • Participate in a positive and collegial manner in department or college functions including department meetings, trainings, and flex week
  • Supports and engages in innovative African-centered, culturally responsive, and inclusive practices as they relate to student success with an awareness of student equity gaps
  • Participates in ongoing training on diversity, equity, inclusion, and African-centeredness to center pedagogy


The teaching assignment will mainly include transfer-level composition as well as supporting the department and college in incorporating a culturally responsive curriculum. The assignment may also include working with learning communities that support African American students, Latinx students, or other groups.The student population of Contra Costa College (CCC) reflects its surrounding diverse communities. CCC is a proud Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and serves predominantly historically disadvantaged and under-represented student groups including African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, and Latinx students. CCC is situated in a socioeconomically diverse, resilient, and culturally vibrant community. We seek candidates who embrace our community, our student population, and our central work: strengthening West County by meeting our students where they are and helping them get to where they want to be.We seek candidates who operate with a growth mindset, a strength-based approach centered on students, and a commitment to equity, especially concerning the elimination of barriers to college access, success, and completion. The ideal candidate will be eager to help construct and maintain a culture of continuous improvement in instructional effectiveness.

Inquiries:
Nzingha Dugas, Dept Chair of African-American StudiesOffice Phone (510) 215-4807

Position Status: Temporary
EEO Job Category: Faculty & Other Instructional Staff
Employee Group: Part-Time Faculty
Department: C7032-African-Amercian 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:
Understanding of and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff and faculty.

EDUCATION Master of Arts in Ethnic Studies or related field with an emphasis on the African American or Africana experience, and/or the African DiasporaSuccessful community college or upper grade/level high school teaching experience in a multi-cultural/multi-ethnic settingIf you believe that you meet the minimum qualifications via equivalency, please fill out the Master's Degree Discipline Equivalency form in the application packet.

Desirable Qualifications:
  • Professional experience working within the African American or communities of the African Diaspora, and/or professional work experience in addition to classroom teaching.
  • Able to demonstrate knowledge and expertise of African American communities, culture, and history
  • Successful online teaching experience
  • Successful community college teaching experience in a multi-cultural/multi-ethnic setting.
  • Experience working with socially, culturally, and ethnically diverse student and faculty populations.
  • Experience working with student organizations
  • Evidence of successful instructional experience at the university or college level using culturally responsive pedagogy.
  • Demonstrates experience with and knowledge of inequities in higher education and a commitment to rectifying policies and processes that restrict access for historically minoritized and disproportionately impacted students.





Job Open Date: 01/22/2025
Job Close Date: 1/31/2025
Open Until Filled: No
Employment Begins: Spring 2025
# of Months: 5

To apply, visit: https://www.4cdcareers.net/postings/11160

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.









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