This position is a full-time tenure track, 10 month classroom teaching assignment in the Social and Behavioral Science Division. The current teaching load is 15 lecture hour equivalents per semester. Faculty are also responsible for 5 office hours per week and are expected to devote as much time as necessary to perform the professional responsibilities of the position. Participation in professional activities, curriculum development and campus committees is expected. The teaching assignment may include courses offered in either onsite, online and/or hybrid format, evening and or Saturday classes.  

• Teach fifteen lecture hour equivalents per semester in Ethnic Studies using various teaching methods including demonstrations and active learning strategies.
• Maintain five office hours per week, including regular posted office hours, which are accessible to students.
• Responsible for preparation time
• Participate in faculty/division meetings; yearly program review; curricular planning, development, and implementation; student learning outcomes: data collection and writing action plans, program learning outcomes, development, assessment, and implementation; evaluation of educational programs; and college governance to advance the college's mission and strategic goals.
• Participate in faculty professional development and continuing education activities that are designed to maintain and develop currency in the field, pedagogy (for traditional and online teaching and learning), and student support strategies, especially as they relate to student equity initiatives.
• Maintain records of attendance, census, grades, etc.
• Provide an environment conducive to effective learning.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with all employees and others encountered in the course of work.
• Demonstrate a sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
• Travel between District locations is also expected.
• Performs other instructional-related duties as assigned.

•  Master's in ethnic studies 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 the equivalent OR 

Master's in the interdisciplinary area OR Master's in one of the disciplines included in the interdisciplinary area and upper division or graduate course work in at least one other constituent discipline.

(NOTE: the Interdisciplinary Studies discipline is provided to allow for those cases where it is locally determined that a course must be taught by someone with qualifications that exceed a single discipline. The constituent disciplines can include any disciplines found in the Master's List)

• Academic Senate's approved equivalency: No Equivalency Available

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge about or experience working with students who are underrepresented in higher academia, with the goal of reducing equity gaps.
• Teaching experience that reflects culturally responsive teaching practices.
• Successful experience teaching Ethnic Studies at the college or university level.
• A strong "generalist background" and teaching experience in the field of Ethnic Studies including 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.
• Experience and/or willingness to teach incarcerated students at a prison location.
• Experience and/or willingness to teach dual-enrollment courses at a high school location.
• Teaching experience and academic background in one or more of the following: 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.
• Experience using a learning management system (LMS)

• Experience in developing and revising curriculum, assessing student learning outcomes, and participating in program review documents.
   
   

Application Process
This position requires the following documents to be attached to your online application in order to be considered:

• Application
• Current resume
• Letter of intent that addresses minimum and desirable qualifications.
• Scanned copy of official transcripts with required degree(s). Foreign transcripts and degrees require official certification of equivalency to U.S. transcripts and degrees by a certified U.S. review service at the time of application and must identify graduate level coursework.
• Two (2) current letters of professional reference dated within the last year.

Your application and any required attachments must be submitted by April 13, 2023. 

Applications with incomplete information (i.e., statements such as "see resume") or

missing documents will not be considered.

VISA

AVC does not sponsor visas. 

ACCOMMODATIONS

If you have, any questions or concerns/if you require accommodations for the application process in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources Office at (661)722-6311.

Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities with Antelope Valley Community College District. 

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 

Antelope Valley Community College District (AVC) is committed to employing administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student success. AVC recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students.

AVC is committed to hiring processes that support equal opportunity, diversity, and provide equitable consideration for all candidates as required in federal and state laws. To find out more about AVC, please visit our website at avc.edu.

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