American Indian Studies Instructor (Full-Time, Tenure-Track) Fresno City College

Desirable Qualifications
Experience and skill incorporating elements of diversity equity and inclusion into all areas of responsibility; Recent experience working with African American Asian/Pacific Islander Latinx Native American and other racially minoritized students in the classroom and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusion of these groups in higher education shape patterns of participation and outcomes; Willingness to examine and remediate ones instructional relational and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized students; Related work and professional experience; Experience working with students of various cultural gender age socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds students with disabilities; Demonstrated ability to work with computers and other technologies which are utilized in providing high-quality instruction and support to students; Experience working with a diverse student population; Extent and breadth of previous teaching experience at the post-secondary level in Ethnic Studies and American Indian Studies including large group instruction and online teaching if any; Breadth of teaching experience in Ethnic Studies/American Indian Studies; Extent of coursework in both subject areas; Experience teaching at the post-secondary level; Experience working with tribal communities and Urban-Native organizations/groups; Extent of related campus/community involvement; Experience with educational technology (computer interactive video etc.); Certificate to teach in an on-line or hybrid environment; Experience or willingness to develop new curriculum and build a program; A collegial and amicable instructor who is interested in collaboration with their colleagues and the wider community; Experience and/or investment in collaborative instruction curriculum development and student-support; Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students and staff; Knowledge of the community college and its mission and goals.

Minimum Qualifications
All candidates must have evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic socioeconomic cultural disability gender identity sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice within the classroom; and Masters in Native American/American Indian Studies; or Masters degree in Ethnic Studies and bachelors degree in Native American/American Indian studies; A valid California Community College Credential; or The equivalent education and/or experience (requires an equivalency). ( Note: If the degrees posted on your transcript(s) do not match exactly as stated above you must petition for equivalency.)