Contra Costa Community College District
Assistant Professor - Ethnic Studies: Asian American Studies (Tenure Track)
Contra Costa Community College District, Martinez, California, United States, 94553
Assistant Professor - Ethnic Studies: Asian American Studies (Tenure Track)
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Overview This tenure‑track position is located in the Ethnic Studies and Social Justice Studies Department at Los Medanos Community College. The successful candidate will teach a variety of introductory Ethnic Studies courses, contribute to curriculum development, and actively participate in departmental and college service.
Responsibilities
Teach introductory courses in Asian American Studies and related disciplines, including Introduction to Ethnic Studies, Racial and Ethnic Justice Movements, and Critical Thinking in Ethnic Studies.
Develop and revise new courses, such as a forthcoming Filipinx Studies course, and support the creation of an Asian American, Pacific Islander, and Oceanic Studies academic program.
Engage in student learning assessment, curriculum review, and program improvement initiatives.
Participate in departmental, college‑wide committees, and inclusive student and faculty reception activities.
Qualifications
Doctoral degree in Asian American Studies, Ethnic Studies, or a closely related field (or expected to earn one).
Demonstrated experience teaching in face‑to‑face, hybrid, or online modalities and a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in the classroom.
Strong record of community engagement, activism, or community‑based research aligned with the department’s mission.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Benefits Office space, SEI backing, and a salary range of $68,136–$112,848 (up to $132k). Faculty benefit packages include STRS retirement, medical/dental/vision insurance, flexible spending, life and long‑term disability insurance, and an annual sabbatical leave.
How to Apply 1. Submit an online application, official transcript, resume, and a cover letter explaining how you meet the minimum qualifications. 2. If required, upload a master’s equivalency form or foreign degree evaluation. 3. All materials must be received by 11/14/2025 11:59 pm.
4. Selected candidates will be invited to interview in February 2026. Interviews will take place in person at Los Medanos Campus.
Recruitment Timeline
Resume review begins December 2025.
Interview invitations sent January 2026.
Final interview cycle completed March 2026.
EEO Statement Los Medanos Community College is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, individuals with disabilities, and all other protected groups.
Required Documents
Official transcript (must show degree conferred)
Cover letter
Resume/CV
Application for Equivalency (if applicable)
Foreign degree evaluation (if applicable)
Unofficial transcript 2-4 (if applicable)
For any questions, contact Leetha Robertson at
lrobertson@losmedanos.edu .
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Overview This tenure‑track position is located in the Ethnic Studies and Social Justice Studies Department at Los Medanos Community College. The successful candidate will teach a variety of introductory Ethnic Studies courses, contribute to curriculum development, and actively participate in departmental and college service.
Responsibilities
Teach introductory courses in Asian American Studies and related disciplines, including Introduction to Ethnic Studies, Racial and Ethnic Justice Movements, and Critical Thinking in Ethnic Studies.
Develop and revise new courses, such as a forthcoming Filipinx Studies course, and support the creation of an Asian American, Pacific Islander, and Oceanic Studies academic program.
Engage in student learning assessment, curriculum review, and program improvement initiatives.
Participate in departmental, college‑wide committees, and inclusive student and faculty reception activities.
Qualifications
Doctoral degree in Asian American Studies, Ethnic Studies, or a closely related field (or expected to earn one).
Demonstrated experience teaching in face‑to‑face, hybrid, or online modalities and a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in the classroom.
Strong record of community engagement, activism, or community‑based research aligned with the department’s mission.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Benefits Office space, SEI backing, and a salary range of $68,136–$112,848 (up to $132k). Faculty benefit packages include STRS retirement, medical/dental/vision insurance, flexible spending, life and long‑term disability insurance, and an annual sabbatical leave.
How to Apply 1. Submit an online application, official transcript, resume, and a cover letter explaining how you meet the minimum qualifications. 2. If required, upload a master’s equivalency form or foreign degree evaluation. 3. All materials must be received by 11/14/2025 11:59 pm.
4. Selected candidates will be invited to interview in February 2026. Interviews will take place in person at Los Medanos Campus.
Recruitment Timeline
Resume review begins December 2025.
Interview invitations sent January 2026.
Final interview cycle completed March 2026.
EEO Statement Los Medanos Community College is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, individuals with disabilities, and all other protected groups.
Required Documents
Official transcript (must show degree conferred)
Cover letter
Resume/CV
Application for Equivalency (if applicable)
Foreign degree evaluation (if applicable)
Unofficial transcript 2-4 (if applicable)
For any questions, contact Leetha Robertson at
lrobertson@losmedanos.edu .
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