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Social Justice Studies Adjunct Instructor (TEMPORARY)
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Position Number: 4874484
Location: Pittsburg, CA
Position Type: Liberal Arts - Ethnic & Multicultural Studies

Social Justice Studies Adjunct Instructor (TEMPORARY)

Posting Number: F00878
Location: Los Medanos College
Salary:

Description of Position:
Los Medanos College seeks applications for instructors to teach Social Justice Studies classes with an area of emphasis in Social Justice Studies related fields, such as English, Ethnic Studies and related fields (Latino Studies, La Raza Studies, Central American Studies, Native American and Indigenous Studies, Latin American Studies, Cross Cultural Studies, Race and Ethnic Relations, Asian American Studies, Pacific Islander Studies, or African American/Black Studies), Peace Studies, Social Science, Sociology, Gender Studies, Feminist Studies, Women and Gender Studies, and LGBTQ+ Studies.

Specifically, Los Medanos College seeks instructors for the Introduction to Social Justice Studies class and the Introduction to LGBTQ+ class. Both courses are cross listed with the English Department, so applicants should be comfortable teaching English critical thinking classes.

Inquiries:
Adrianna Simone, asimone@losmedanos.edu

Position Status: Temporary
EEO Job Category: Faculty & Other Instructional Staff
Employee Group: Part-Time Faculty
Department: L5007-Social Science

Duties and Responsibilities:
Adjunct Faculty duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
1. providing instruction in accordance with established curriculum, course outlines and class schedules;
2. creating and maintaining an environment which emphasizes learning, encourages free discussion of ideas and critical thinking;
3. evaluating progress of students concerning educational matters and grades student work;
4. meeting with students outside of class;
5. maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics;
6. maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter areas;
7. fulfilling professional responsibilities of a part-time/temporary faculty member;
8. maintaining accurate academic records;
9. performing other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification-Education/Experience:
Understanding of and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff and faculty.

Ethnic Studies discipline:
Masters in the ethnic studies field
OR
A masters 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 Interdisciplinary Studies.

English discipline:
Masters in English, literature, comparative literature, or composition OR Bachelors in any of the above AND Masters in linguistics, TESL, speech, education with a specialization in reading, creative writing or journalism OR the equivalent

Chicano Studies discipline:
Masters degree in Chicano Studies
OR Ethnic Studies
OR the equivalent

History discipline:
Masters in history
OR Bachelors in history AND Masters in political science, humanities, geography, area studies, womens studies, social science or ethnic studies
OR the equivalent

Social Science discipline
Masters in social science
OR the equivalent
OR see Interdisciplinary Studies

Sociology discipline
Masters in sociology
OR Bachelors in sociology AND Masters in anthropology, any ethnic studies, social work or psychology
OR the equivalent

Womens Studies discipline
Masters in womens studies
OR the equivalent
OR see Interdisciplinary Studies

Desirable Qualifications:
N/A

Job Open Date: 06/16/2022
Job Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Employment Begins: Fall 2022
# of Months: 4

To apply, visit: https://www.4cdcareers.net/postings/8716

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