African American Studies: Contract Instructor - College Credit Job at Sdccdjobs

African American Studies: Contract Instructor - College Credit San Diego Mesa College seeks energetic and dedicated candidates to apply for academic positions. The College is committed to academic excellence and diversity, equity, and inclusion among its faculty, classified professionals, staff, and students. The Assistant Professor, Black Studies, will report to the Dean of Social/Behavioral Sciences and Multicultural Studies. Primary responsibility for this position will be the teaching a variety of courses in Black Studies. Additional responsibilities of Mesa College tenured/tenure-track faculty include maintaining regular office hours for student advisement, curriculum review and development, serving on College and District committees, and participating in various departmental, school, and college activities. Major Responsibilities: Teaching a variety of courses in Black Studies Maintaining regular office hours for student advisement Curriculum review and development Serving on College and District committees Participating in various departmental, school, and college activities Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Master’s degree in African-American/Black/Africana Studies OR Bachelor’s degree in African-American/Black/Africana Studies AND master’s degree in Ethnic Studies OR The equivalent Desired Qualifications: Completion of appropriate graduate level coursework in Black/African American/Africana Studies or Ethnic Studies. Recent teaching experience in experience Black/African American/Africana Studies at the community college level and the ability to fairly and effectively evaluate student performance. Ability to teach effectively by demonstrating a working knowledge of varied learning styles, modalities, and teaching techniques. Experience with curriculum development, review, and/or implementation. Experience in instructional leadership activities such as program review, scheduling, assessment, and evaluations. Experience establishing partnerships and community relationships. Knowledge and understanding of critical issues facing Black community and of the African diaspora. Effective oral communication and writing ability. Participation in ongoing professional activities in Black African American/Africana Studies, and/or Ethnic Studies Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships across the college and District community. Demonstrated cultural competency, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and classified professionals. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. Closing Date: 10/20/2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr