Full Time Instructor, Ethnic Studies

FIRST DATE OF REVIEW IS SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 16 2026

FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA) POSITION STATUS: EXEMPT

VOLUNTARY REASSIGNMENT WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THE FIRST 7

WORKING DAYS (FULL TIME FACULTY ONLY) JANUARY 13 2026 at 5:00 PM

10-Month Tenure Track Position

COMPENSATION:

Initial salary placement ranges from $67886 to $106308 based upon education and experience. The current faculty salary schedule includes five classes and twenty steps with a maximum annual salary of $142425.

• District paid medical dental and vision insurance for the employee and dependents.
• District paid $50000 life insurance policy for the employee.
• Participation in CalSTRS Teachers Retirement System.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Teach scheduled classes on-campus and in-person hold scheduled office hours and perform related duties as assigned.
• Demonstrating knowledge of and ability to appraise the diverse academic socioeconomic cultural disability and ethnic backgrounds of students as well as sensitivity to the needs problems and challenges associated with the diversity of the community college student population.
• Participate in assessment evaluation and planning of Student Learning Outcomes and Program Learning Outcomes Program Review Curriculum Development.
• Creating a learning environment that fosters student success using different teaching modalities.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with a diverse faculty staff and student population.
• Participating in curriculum development and revision and establishing program outcomes and assessment including working with program advisory committee to address the needs of the community and update the curriculum.
• Participating in college governance through department division and college committee service work and participating in department activities.
• Integrating the latest research and utilizing a variety of teaching/learning strategies including the use of technology to promote student learning and assess learning outcomes.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Masters 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 StudiesORMasters in Ethnic StudiesORthe equivalent

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Teaching experience in Ethnic Studies at the Community College level.
• Education and teaching experience in a wide array of the Ethnic Studies curriculum including but not limited to: Introduction to Ethnic Studies African American Studies Chicana/o Studies Asian American Studies and Native American Studies.
• Promote the success of a diverse student population through careful preparation of course materials and effective teaching methodologies.
• Experience in teaching using Canvas and/or other online learning platforms.
• Experience in curriculum development assessment evaluation and planning of Student Learning Outcomes Program Learning Outcomes and Program Review.

Must have sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic socioeconomic cultural disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

We will be using the guidelines set out by the Academic Affairs Division of the Chancellors Office California Community Colleges. The Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges handbook can be viewed at: Minimum Qualifications California Community Colleges Chancellors Office ()

If you have additional questions please contact Human Resources directly at Ext. 2500.

In addition some specialized courses may require specific certificates (must meet minimum content requirements specified by outside/other agencies based on accreditation).

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Office classroom lab and/or on-line environment. Position requires ability to communicate and exchange information. The assignment may include day weekend and/or evening classes on campus and/or at off campus locations. Position requires ability and schedule flexibility to accommodate active participation in College and Department Outreach Events such as College and Career Fairs and College and Community Presentations.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Knowledge of developing course syllabi
• Knowledge of fostering inclusive environments for student learning
• Knowledge of integrating accessible practices into course design and teaching strategies
• Knowledge and ability to teach and support students across multiple modalities including online hybrid remote HyFlex and correspondence while maintaining engagement and accessibility.
• Knowledge and ability to maintain compliance with all third-party accrediting bodies by keeping required credentials certifications and regulatory standards current when applicable.

ABILITY TO:

• Ability to collaborate with others on projects for the department/college/community.
• Ability to balance teaching schedule mentor students and work on projects for the department/college/community.
• Ability to develop and provide instructional curriculum that demonstrates innovation and full inclusion with specific attention to diversity.
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility while operating effectively in an environment of change.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

All information qualifying an applicant for the position must be included on the Victor Valley College application. If it is unclear whether an applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the position from the application that applicant will be disqualified.

Candidates wishing to apply for more than one position must apply for each position separately.

Please note communication throughout the recruiting and hiring process will typically be through email. It is your responsibility to check your email for any upcoming testing and/or interview dates. This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.

To request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability to assist with completing an application please contact the Human Resources Department before the listed closing date at extension 2500 or by email at .

You may check your status at any time by logging into Victor Valley College Online Application Site at SchoolJobs with your username and password.

A complete file consists of all of the following:

1. A completed Victor Valley College application electronic form

2.A letter expressing interest in the position

3.A current resume or Curriculum Vitae

4. Copies of transcripts showing college degrees and coursework. NOTE: Degrees must be from an accredited institution. Applicants with foreign transcripts must have transcripts evaluated for U.S. equivalency by one of the following agencies. Open the link below for a list of agencies that have been approved by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing to provide evaluation of college or university course work completed at an institution in a country other than the United States: Commission Approved Foreign Transcript Evaluating AgenciesThis evaluation must be completed and submitted prior to your application being included in the application pool. A copy of the evaluation must be attached to each application package. Please note there is a fee for the evaluation service.

Victor Valley College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Board of Trustees is committed to supporting recruitment activities that are intentional professional development opportunities that are meaningful and instructional processes that support the goals of equal opportunity equity and diversity by providing equal consideration for all qualified candidates including but not limited to federally and state protected class race color national origin disability (mental and physical including HIV/AIDS cancer and genetic characteristics) ancestry sex/gender (includes pregnancy childbirth breastfeeding and/or related medical conditions) gender identity gender expression sexual orientation religion (includes religious dress and grooming practices) age (over 40) marital status medical condition (genetic characteristics cancer or a record or history of cancer) military or veteran status and genetic information.