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African American and Ethnic Studies Instructor
Job Description
Glendale Community College seeks individuals who are equity-minded leaders, committed to student success and closing equity gaps, to apply for its Full-Time, Tenure-Track African American and Ethnic Studies Instructor position. GCC seeks instructors who value placing our students at the center of everything we do, including mentorship and working in a collegial, collaborative learning environment. We prioritize applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits a diverse student population brings to a community college.
GCC is committed to hiring a faculty member who exemplifies equity-focused behaviors such as:
- encouraging positive race-consciousness and embracing of human differences;
- strategically building support for and participation in equity-related initiatives across both our internal and external communities;
- promoting the importance of holding ourselves accountable as educators for closing equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices; and
- supporting institutional practices that both develop and sustain culturally responsive teaching and learning environments.
The successful candidate will join a college dedicated to the students it serves. We are proud to be a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI). We serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations, and we actively work to build and sustain a welcoming environment for all. We especially encourage individuals who bring perspectives from lived experiences that our students from underrepresented groups at GCC will connect to and uniquely benefit from in their learning journey at our college.
This is a full-time, tenure track, 10 month-per-year classroom teaching assignment, in the Ethnic Studies department of the Social Sciences division. The current teaching load is 15 instructional hours per week. Members of the full-time faculty will hold five 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 required. The teaching assignment may include courses offered in either onsite, online and hybrid format, evening and/or Saturday classes.
Teach African American and Ethnic Studies survey courses as assigned;
Demonstrate a sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, racial, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, learning-styles, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students that supports an equity-focused educational environment.
Provide an environment conducive to effective learning.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Performs other instructional-related duties as assigned.
Maintain records of attendance, census, grades, etc.
Maintain regular posted office hours and be accessible to students.
Assist in the development and implementation of curriculum, policies, and procedures for all programs in the department.
Participate in staff 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.
Participate in campus governance and professional activities (e.g., committees, scheduling, leadership positions, faculty meetings, mentorship, and culturally relevant professional development, etc.).
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with all employees and others encountered in the course of work.
Work to achieve the college's Institutional, Program, and Student Learning Outcomes in support of Glendale Community College's Mission Statement.
Master’s 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 Studies
OR
Master’s in Ethnic Studies
OR
the equivalent
Desirable Qualifications:
Active engagement with the practices and movements of African American and/or Black communities;
Teaching experience that reflects innovative pedagogy, including active learning and culturally responsive teaching practices which result in reducing or eliminating equity gaps;
Previous experience at the post-secondary level in African American or Black Studies;
Undergraduate and graduate coursework specifically in the area of African American Studies/Africana Studies/Black/Diaspora Studies; and
Salary, Health and Welfare Benefits
Starting salary is from $65,951 to $91,306 per year depending upon education and experience. Step placement within the appropriate column is determined by Article VIII of the Glendale College Guild, Local 2276, Collective Bargaining Agreement. Additionally, information regarding health and welfare benefits may be found in Article XI.
Application Process
This position requires the following documents to be attached to your online application in order to be considered:
- Current resume
- Cover letter that addresses minimum and desirable qualifications
- Scanned copy of official transcripts with required degree(s) must be submitted. 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.
Applications received after the first review date may or may not be advanced in the process for further consideration.
Your application and any required attachments must be submitted by February 1, 2024. Applications with incomplete information (i.e. statements such as "see resume") or missing documents will not be considered. Additional documents not requested in the announcement will not be reviewed.
If selected, First Round Interview dates are proposed for March 13-15, 2024.
If selected, Final Interview date is proposed for March 21, 2024.
Travel Reimbursement
Position Funding
This position is offered contingent upon funding. GCCD reserves the right to extend, withdraw, and/or reopen this position at any time. Additional openings, for the same position, which become available prior to the end of the hiring process may be filled by qualified applicants that applied to this job announcement.
Visas
GCCD does not sponsor visas.
Commitment to Diversity and Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
GCCD is committed to employing administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student success. GCCD recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students.
GCCD is committed to hiring processes that support equal opportunity, diversity, and provide equitable consideration for all candidates as required in federal and state law. To find out more about GCCD, please visit our website at glendale.edu
Accommodations
If accommodations are needed for the application process in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, please inform Human Resources.
Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities with Glendale Community College District.
Robust and comprehensive health and welfare package for eligible employees, which may include:
- Medical, vision, and dental plans for employee and eligible dependent(s),
- Basic life insurance,
- Supplemental life insurance,
- Various optional insurance plans (short term disability, accident, critical care, and hospital),
- Flexible spending account,
- Defined-benefit retirement plan participation through CalPERS or CalSTRS,
- Optional 403(b) and 457 retirement plans,
- Paid sick leave,
- Paid vacation (classified staff and administrators), and
- Paid District holidays
For information on GCCD’s benefits package, please visit Administrative Services, Fiscal Services.
Gevork Msryan, Employee Benefits Technician, Fiscal Services
gmsryan@glendale.edu
818-240-1000, Ext. 5139
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