State Center Community College
Ethnic Studies Instructor (Full-Time, Tenure-Track) Madera Community College
State Center Community College, California, Missouri, United States, 65018
Ethnic Studies Instructor (Full-Time, Tenure-Track) Madera Community College
This is a full-time, permanent tenure track position. The District may fill more than one position from this pool.
Announcement Information Posting Number: AA2025-2029
Title: Ethnic Studies Instructor (Full-Time, Tenure-Track) Madera Community College
Campus Location: Madera Community College
Start Date: 08/05/2026
Essential Functions of Position At Madera Community College we value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities and orientations. We prioritize applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits a diverse student population brings to a community college. The successful faculty member will be an equity‑minded individual committed to student success by collaborating with faculty, classified staff, administration, students and community partners who are also dedicated to closing equity gaps. An equity‑minded individual is a person who:
Understands the importance of holding ourselves accountable as educators for closing equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices;
Reframes inequities as a problem of practice and views the elimination of inequities as an individual and collective responsibility;
Encourages positive race‑consciousness and embraces human difference;
Reflects on institutional and teaching practices and aims to create a culturally responsive teaching environment;
Strategically builds buy‑in and participation among colleagues for equity‑related initiatives.
Madera Community College seeks faculty members who value mentorship and working in a collegial, collaborative environment, guided by a commitment to helping all students achieve their educational goals. Divisions strongly encourage collaboration across disciplines to create inclusive, integrated, and interdisciplinary learning experiences. Faculty are expected to be knowledgeable about, and willing to use, different learning and teaching methods appropriate to the students they serve. They should be open and willing to participate in culturally relevant professional development that will help them prepare the diverse population of Madera Community College.
For the 2024‑2025 academic year, over 12,000 students were enrolled, 68% Latinx, 8% Asian/Pacific Islander, 3% Black/African American, 17% White, 1% American Indian/Alaska Native, and 3% multiracial. Madera Community College is a Hispanic‑Serving Institution and is deeply invested in the educational attainment and economic well‑being of its surrounding community.
Responsibilities
Teach a variety of courses in Ethnic Studies as assigned;
Create curriculum in Latinx or Chicano Studies, African American Studies, Asian American Studies or American Indian Studies as applicable;
Coordinate and collaborate with other discipline faculty at Madera Community College and within the District;
Maintain currency in the Ethnic Studies discipline;
Serve as faculty advisor for student groups as applicable;
Work with campus and community organizations to complement and enhance the Ethnic Studies programs;
Serve on and attend department, college, and district committees as needed;
Participate in program development and expansion of Ethnic Studies courses, including connections with industry and Career and Guided Pathways;
Participate in curriculum development and review, including program review, student learning outcome development and assessment to improve student learning;
Identify and recommend potential adjunct faculty to teach classes;
Assist in evaluating adjunct instructors;
Teach assignments in a variety of instructional settings and times, including evening and/or weekends, online or off‑campus and large‑group instruction classes as needed;
Otherwise fulfill all duties and responsibilities of instructors as required by Administrative Regulation 7122.
Minimum Qualifications All candidates must have evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse backgrounds of community college students and of the need for equity‑minded practice within the classroom.
Master’s degree in Ethnic Studies;
or
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
Master’s in one of the disciplines included in the interdisciplinary area and upper‑division or graduate coursework in at least one other constituent discipline;
or
The equivalent education and/or experience (requires an equivalency).
Note:
If the degrees posted on your transcript(s) do not match exactly as stated above, you
must
petition for equivalency.
Desirable Qualifications
Experience and skill incorporating diversity, equity, and inclusion into all areas of responsibility;
Recent experience working with African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Latinx, Native American, and other racially minoritized students;
Willingness to examine and remediate instructional and classroom practices to engage racially minoritized students;
Related work and professional experience;
Experience working with students of various cultural, gender, age, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds, including disabled students;
Experience with a diverse student population;
Extent and breadth of previous teaching experience at the post‑secondary level in Ethnic Studies;
Breadth of teaching experience in Ethnic Studies;
Extent of coursework in the subject area;
Experience teaching at the post‑secondary level;
Extent of related campus/community involvement;
Experience with educational technology (computer, interactive video, etc.);
Certification to teach in an online or hybrid environment;
Experience or willingness to develop new curriculum and build a program;
Experience and/or investment in collaborative instruction, curriculum development and student support;
A collegial and amicable instructor interested in collaboration with colleagues and the wider community;
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students and staff;
Potential for contribution to institutional vitality and growth;
Knowledge of the community college and its mission and goals.
Conditions of Employment 178 duty days per year.
Salary and Benefits Starting annual salary is $71,054 – $106,970 based on education and experience. An annual doctoral stipend of $2,419 is available. The District offers medical, dental and vision coverage for the employee and dependents, life insurance, and membership in the California State Teacher’s Retirement System (CalSTRS).
Selection Procedure Applications will be screened by Human Resources for completeness and to determine which applicants meet the minimum qualifications. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and who have submitted all required documents by the closing date will be reviewed by a selection advisory committee. The committee will rank candidates based on the minimum and desirable qualifications and invite selected candidates for interview. Interviews will be scheduled tentatively. A hiring recommendation will be forwarded to the Vice President and College President for final interview and to the Board of Trustees for final approval.
State Center Community College District is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering innovation and inclusivity. We respond proactively to the diverse needs of the community and welcome individuals excited to join our District’s purpose to support student success locally and globally. United, we the faculty, classified professionals and administrators pledge to treat all applicants and employees fairly and equitably.
SCCCD EEO Plan
Contact: Academic Human Resources Office, 1171 Fulton St, Fresno, California 93721, (559) 243-7100. Visit
www.scccd.edu
for more information.
Additional Information This is a full-time, permanent tenure‑track position. The District may fill more than one position from this pool.
About Madera Community College Located in the heart of California, Madera Community College recently became the fourth (4th) and newest college in State Center Community College District. It offers affordable, quality education for residents of Madera County and nearby communities, with comprehensive, innovative programs in transfer/general education, occupational education, and developmental education.
Madera Community College is the first California community college established as a fully Guided Pathways college, helping students navigate their way to success at the community college level. Guided Pathways is a transformational framework that focuses on reviewing and revising college policies, procedures and practices with the goal of designing with the student in mind.
Madera Community College Mission “Empowering our students to succeed in an ever‑changing world.”
We proudly provide quality instruction and strong community partnerships that support students’ academic and workforce goals.
We offer innovative and life‑changing opportunities in a diverse, inclusive and equitable environment.
We value our students’ personal and social growth through responsive and interactive college experiences.
We inspire hope and promote a passion for learning.
We transform students’ lives through high‑quality college programs and services resulting in degrees, certificates, transfer programs and career skills.
Madera Community College Vision Madera Community College builds effective partnerships, strengthens communities, and transforms lives.
Required Documents
Transcripts (Unofficial copies accepted – must indicate conferred degree(s) that support the minimum qualifications)
Non‑Confidential Letter of Recommendation 1 (Must be dated no earlier than 3 years before the filing deadline – MUST BE UPLOADED BY APPLICANT)
Non‑Confidential Letter of Recommendation 2 (Must be dated no earlier than 3 years before the filing deadline – MUST BE UPLOADED BY APPLICANT)
Non‑Confidential Letter of Recommendation 3 (Must be dated no earlier than 3 years before the filing deadline – MUST BE UPLOADED BY APPLICANT)
Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Letter of Application
Optional Documents
Certificates
Licenses
List of Professional References
Evaluation Service Assessment (Foreign Transcript Evaluation)
Additional Documents
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Announcement Information Posting Number: AA2025-2029
Title: Ethnic Studies Instructor (Full-Time, Tenure-Track) Madera Community College
Campus Location: Madera Community College
Start Date: 08/05/2026
Essential Functions of Position At Madera Community College we value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities and orientations. We prioritize applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits a diverse student population brings to a community college. The successful faculty member will be an equity‑minded individual committed to student success by collaborating with faculty, classified staff, administration, students and community partners who are also dedicated to closing equity gaps. An equity‑minded individual is a person who:
Understands the importance of holding ourselves accountable as educators for closing equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices;
Reframes inequities as a problem of practice and views the elimination of inequities as an individual and collective responsibility;
Encourages positive race‑consciousness and embraces human difference;
Reflects on institutional and teaching practices and aims to create a culturally responsive teaching environment;
Strategically builds buy‑in and participation among colleagues for equity‑related initiatives.
Madera Community College seeks faculty members who value mentorship and working in a collegial, collaborative environment, guided by a commitment to helping all students achieve their educational goals. Divisions strongly encourage collaboration across disciplines to create inclusive, integrated, and interdisciplinary learning experiences. Faculty are expected to be knowledgeable about, and willing to use, different learning and teaching methods appropriate to the students they serve. They should be open and willing to participate in culturally relevant professional development that will help them prepare the diverse population of Madera Community College.
For the 2024‑2025 academic year, over 12,000 students were enrolled, 68% Latinx, 8% Asian/Pacific Islander, 3% Black/African American, 17% White, 1% American Indian/Alaska Native, and 3% multiracial. Madera Community College is a Hispanic‑Serving Institution and is deeply invested in the educational attainment and economic well‑being of its surrounding community.
Responsibilities
Teach a variety of courses in Ethnic Studies as assigned;
Create curriculum in Latinx or Chicano Studies, African American Studies, Asian American Studies or American Indian Studies as applicable;
Coordinate and collaborate with other discipline faculty at Madera Community College and within the District;
Maintain currency in the Ethnic Studies discipline;
Serve as faculty advisor for student groups as applicable;
Work with campus and community organizations to complement and enhance the Ethnic Studies programs;
Serve on and attend department, college, and district committees as needed;
Participate in program development and expansion of Ethnic Studies courses, including connections with industry and Career and Guided Pathways;
Participate in curriculum development and review, including program review, student learning outcome development and assessment to improve student learning;
Identify and recommend potential adjunct faculty to teach classes;
Assist in evaluating adjunct instructors;
Teach assignments in a variety of instructional settings and times, including evening and/or weekends, online or off‑campus and large‑group instruction classes as needed;
Otherwise fulfill all duties and responsibilities of instructors as required by Administrative Regulation 7122.
Minimum Qualifications All candidates must have evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse backgrounds of community college students and of the need for equity‑minded practice within the classroom.
Master’s degree in Ethnic Studies;
or
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
Master’s in one of the disciplines included in the interdisciplinary area and upper‑division or graduate coursework in at least one other constituent discipline;
or
The equivalent education and/or experience (requires an equivalency).
Note:
If the degrees posted on your transcript(s) do not match exactly as stated above, you
must
petition for equivalency.
Desirable Qualifications
Experience and skill incorporating diversity, equity, and inclusion into all areas of responsibility;
Recent experience working with African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Latinx, Native American, and other racially minoritized students;
Willingness to examine and remediate instructional and classroom practices to engage racially minoritized students;
Related work and professional experience;
Experience working with students of various cultural, gender, age, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds, including disabled students;
Experience with a diverse student population;
Extent and breadth of previous teaching experience at the post‑secondary level in Ethnic Studies;
Breadth of teaching experience in Ethnic Studies;
Extent of coursework in the subject area;
Experience teaching at the post‑secondary level;
Extent of related campus/community involvement;
Experience with educational technology (computer, interactive video, etc.);
Certification to teach in an online or hybrid environment;
Experience or willingness to develop new curriculum and build a program;
Experience and/or investment in collaborative instruction, curriculum development and student support;
A collegial and amicable instructor interested in collaboration with colleagues and the wider community;
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students and staff;
Potential for contribution to institutional vitality and growth;
Knowledge of the community college and its mission and goals.
Conditions of Employment 178 duty days per year.
Salary and Benefits Starting annual salary is $71,054 – $106,970 based on education and experience. An annual doctoral stipend of $2,419 is available. The District offers medical, dental and vision coverage for the employee and dependents, life insurance, and membership in the California State Teacher’s Retirement System (CalSTRS).
Selection Procedure Applications will be screened by Human Resources for completeness and to determine which applicants meet the minimum qualifications. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and who have submitted all required documents by the closing date will be reviewed by a selection advisory committee. The committee will rank candidates based on the minimum and desirable qualifications and invite selected candidates for interview. Interviews will be scheduled tentatively. A hiring recommendation will be forwarded to the Vice President and College President for final interview and to the Board of Trustees for final approval.
State Center Community College District is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering innovation and inclusivity. We respond proactively to the diverse needs of the community and welcome individuals excited to join our District’s purpose to support student success locally and globally. United, we the faculty, classified professionals and administrators pledge to treat all applicants and employees fairly and equitably.
SCCCD EEO Plan
Contact: Academic Human Resources Office, 1171 Fulton St, Fresno, California 93721, (559) 243-7100. Visit
www.scccd.edu
for more information.
Additional Information This is a full-time, permanent tenure‑track position. The District may fill more than one position from this pool.
About Madera Community College Located in the heart of California, Madera Community College recently became the fourth (4th) and newest college in State Center Community College District. It offers affordable, quality education for residents of Madera County and nearby communities, with comprehensive, innovative programs in transfer/general education, occupational education, and developmental education.
Madera Community College is the first California community college established as a fully Guided Pathways college, helping students navigate their way to success at the community college level. Guided Pathways is a transformational framework that focuses on reviewing and revising college policies, procedures and practices with the goal of designing with the student in mind.
Madera Community College Mission “Empowering our students to succeed in an ever‑changing world.”
We proudly provide quality instruction and strong community partnerships that support students’ academic and workforce goals.
We offer innovative and life‑changing opportunities in a diverse, inclusive and equitable environment.
We value our students’ personal and social growth through responsive and interactive college experiences.
We inspire hope and promote a passion for learning.
We transform students’ lives through high‑quality college programs and services resulting in degrees, certificates, transfer programs and career skills.
Madera Community College Vision Madera Community College builds effective partnerships, strengthens communities, and transforms lives.
Required Documents
Transcripts (Unofficial copies accepted – must indicate conferred degree(s) that support the minimum qualifications)
Non‑Confidential Letter of Recommendation 1 (Must be dated no earlier than 3 years before the filing deadline – MUST BE UPLOADED BY APPLICANT)
Non‑Confidential Letter of Recommendation 2 (Must be dated no earlier than 3 years before the filing deadline – MUST BE UPLOADED BY APPLICANT)
Non‑Confidential Letter of Recommendation 3 (Must be dated no earlier than 3 years before the filing deadline – MUST BE UPLOADED BY APPLICANT)
Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Letter of Application
Optional Documents
Certificates
Licenses
List of Professional References
Evaluation Service Assessment (Foreign Transcript Evaluation)
Additional Documents
#J-18808-Ljbffr