Ethnic Studies Assistant Professor

Los Rios Community College District

Job Location:

Sacramento, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 55957 - 105605

Posted on: 8 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Summary

The faculty member shall be responsible for the following: teaching assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean; helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content; assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge in their regular teaching field; continuing professional development; utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position; assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review; serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance including accreditation and student co-curricular activities; assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean; fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of a full-time faculty member.

We align ourselves with the original visions of the Third World Liberation Front and are committed to building a relevant education that is grounded in community accountability and solidarity. We seek faculty members who have experience utilizing Native/Indigenous pedagogies and epistemologies in curriculum and instruction including community/project/land-based learning and a proven record of supporting student learning through culturally sustaining trauma-informed and decolonial instructional practices. The successful candidate will have demonstrated excellence in teaching Native American/Indigenous Studies and Comparative Ethnic Studies in a community college or similar setting particularly to adult learners returning students and students from non-traditional backgrounds. They will be joining a ZTC (zero textbook cost) department dedicated to breaking down institutional barriers to higher education and share Cosumnes River Colleges commitment to educating our diverse student population.

We seek faculty members who are themselves the life-long learners and independent thinkers we wish our students to become. We are looking for educators who are creative and responsible in their use of time and resources who possess a clear vision for creating a democratic learning environment and who can translate that vision into practice.

Position Salary Information:
Initial maximum salary placement is based on academic degree upper/graduate level units earned and/or related professional occupational experience per theLos Rios College Federation of Teachers Contract(the initial maximum placement is Class V Step 8). For more information on the step placement process please click here.

Typical Duties

The instructional assignment may include but is not limited to teaching the following courses:

Introduction to Ethnic Studies
African American Studies
Chicana/o/x Studies or Latinx Studies
Native American Studies
Asian American Studies

To view a complete list of courses for this discipline please visit the Programs and Majors webpage for the specific campus:

ARC Programs and Majors
CRC Programs and Majors
FLC Programs and Majors
SCC Programs and Majors

Minimum Qualifications

Masters in African-American/Black/Africana Studies or Latino Studies La Raza Studies Chicana/o Studies Asian-American Studies or Native American/ American Indian Studies OR Masters in Ethnic Studies OR the equivalent. All degrees must be from an accredited institution completed by August 20 2026.
Have an equity-minded focus responsiveness and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic socioeconomic cultural disability gender identity sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

Application Instructions

Before You Apply:
Follow the steps below to ensure your application is complete and ready for review. Applicants not following the guidelines below may be disqualified. Do not submit additional materials not requested or you may be disqualified.

Required Application Documents:

Applicants must submit the following

Los Rios Community College District Application
Letter of Interest
Resume orCurriculum Vitae
Unofficial Transcripts and/or Foreign Transcript Evaluation (see Transcript Requirements)
Equivalency Determination Request Form (if applicable - see Minimum Qualification Requirements)

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

Degree titles must match the stated qualifications exactly (word-for-word).
If the degree title differs or if it contains added missing or rearranged words applicants mustsubmit a completed Equivalency Determination Request Form for the application to be considered. See the
Equivalency Determination Process webpage for details.
- Example: If a masters in Psychology is required but the transcript lists Counseling Psychology and that title is not listed in the Minimum Qualifications an Equivalency Determination Request Form must be submitted.
Previously granted equivalencies mustbe attached for verification. Email for a replacement copy.

Transcript Requirements:

Transcripts must be from an accredited U.S. institutions or approved foreign evaluation agency.
Foreign transcript evaluations must be issued by an AICE (Association of International Credential Evaluation Inc.) or NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) member agency. See the Foreign Transcript Evaluation webpage for details.
Transcripts mustclearly identify the degree(s) being used to meet the Minimum Qualifications.
If more than one degree is required to meet the Minimum Qualifications (e.g. a bachelors and a masters) transcripts for each degree must be included.
Transcripts must show the degree title and indicate whether each degree is completed or in progress.
If the degree is in progress the application must state the month and year the degree is expected to be attained.

Additional Instructions:

Only information listed on the application and transcripts will be used to verify Minimum Qualifications.
Applications stating see resumewill be disqualified.
Applications missing any required documentation will be disqualified.

Required Experience:

Junior IC

Position SummaryThe faculty member shall be responsible for the following: teaching assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean; helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content; assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowle...