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Overview Antelope Valley College invites applications for our adjunct (temporary, part-time) faculty applicant pool for the following Ethnic Studies Instructor. Responsibilities Instruct students in the assigned discipline. Teach courses during the day, evening, online, and/or at off-campus sites. Minimum Qualifications Master's degree in an ethnic studies field. Or a Master's 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 (Academic Senate's approved equivalency: approved May 2, 2024). Bachelor's degree in any academic discipline and 12 semester units completed in graduate-level coursework in Ethnic Studies or a related field, plus a Master's degree in at least one other interdisciplinary area including American Studies, Women's Studies, Filipinx Studies, Cultural Studies, Political Science, Sociology, English, History, Education, Psychology, or Art. Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic background of community college students. Desirable Qualifications Professional and pedagogical expertise in Ethnic Studies with specialization in African American Studies, Chicana/o Studies, Native American/American Indian and Indigenous Studies, or Asian American Studies. Demonstrated experience with designing and implementing equity-centered classroom policies and practices that support students identified in the intersections of historically underserved populations in higher education. Experience teaching courses in an Ethnic Studies program or department within a community college environment. Experience in community engagement inside and outside the classroom and active participation in professional activities. A record of student advocacy working with and advising students outside the classroom. Antelope Valley Community College District (AVC) is committed to employing administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student success. AVC recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding, and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students. AVC is committed to hiring processes that support equal opportunity, diversity, and provide equitable consideration for all candidates as required in federal and state laws and regulations. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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