Fy25 - Chicano Studies Instructor, Limited

LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT

PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

LOS ANGELES PIERCE COLLEGE

FY25 - Chicano Studies, PACE - Limited

.2 FTE Fall

Closing Date: June 26, 2024

Located on about 426 acres in the West San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles Pierce College combines state-of-the-art technology and learning with the picturesque beauty of its rolling hills. Founded in 1947, Pierce College is a growing two-year public institution with more than 100 disciplines being taught to more than 18,000 diverse students and enjoys one of the highest transfer performances in Southern California.

DEPARTMENT

Pierce College's Program for Accelerated College Education (PACE) is pleased to announce a limited contract eight-week position teaching Chicano Studies - Chicano 008 at Los Angeles Pierce College (LAPC) for Fall 2024.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

In accordance with its mission as a community college, instruction at LAPC includes lower division courses. Faculty members at LAPC are expected to facilitate student learning by designing varied and exciting learning environments. PACE courses are taught in-person, hybrid, online, evenings, and weekends. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Utilize the results of learning outcome assessments to improve instructional and instructional support programs, teaching and student learning;

• Maintain scheduled office hours for student contact;

• Plan and complete approved professional development flex activities each year;

• Maintain accurate records in accordance with the policies, rules and procedures of the LACCD;

• Maintain current teaching methods and discipline specific technologies;

• Teach courses in accordance with the established course outline;

• PACE instructors must be Distance Education certified.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in Chicano Studies; OR

• Master's in the ethnic studies; OR

• the equivalent.

• Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic background as well as accommodating any disabilities of community college faculty, students and staff.

Eligibility Requirement & COVID-19 Vaccination

A medical certificate indicating fitness to instruct or associate with students is required at the applicant's expense after selection from an eligible list and prior to employment.

Pursuant to LACCD Board of Trustee's Policy 2900, all employees must be fully vaccinated by November 8, 2021. LACCD employees are required to provide their vaccination status in compliance with the LACCD Board of Trustees' policy. Newly hired employees will be required to provide their vaccination status prior to starting a position or, at the latest, by their position start date.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience teaching Chicano Studies or Ethnic Studies in a community college or other college setting or institutions of higher education;

• Excellent academic record that indicates a strong foundation/background in Chicano studies as well as a broad range of subfields within the discipline of Chicano Studies/Ethnic Studies and/or closely related social science;

• Demonstrated skill in communicating professionally, effectively and collegially with students, classified staff, faculty and administration in a multicultural environment;

• Commitment to teach and nurture students in a community college setting to foster their intellectual and personal growth;

• Experience teaching returning adult students;

• Experience teaching short-term or non-traditional programs;

• Ability to collaborate with colleagues on projects within the PACE program;

• Experience using Canvas and innovative online teaching strategies that keep students engaged;

• Commitment to and experience in advocating for student support programs and services on campus, such as tutoring.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

The starting salary ranges from $7,299 - $13,562 for the Spring Semester teaching the one course, depending on experience and professional preparation. An excellent benefit package, which includes medical, vision, dental, and life insurance is available for the employee and eligible dependents.

APPLICATION AND EVALUATION PROCESS:

Applicants will be required to submit the following using the LACCD On-Line System a web-based software to create an applicant profile account, allowing documents to be saved and uploaded as attachments. After review of application materials by the selection committee, candidates will be contacted only if selected for interviews. All submitted materials become property of LACCD.

Application packet can be filed at http://www.laccd.edu/Employment/Pages/Academic-Jobs.aspx . For consideration in the selection process, all interested applicants must submit the following:

• Letter of Interest (describing your interest in the position and how you meet the qualifications of the position;

• Current resume;

• The names, addresses, e-mail addresses, business and/or cell phone numbers of at least three (3) references;

• Unofficial transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate coursework with degrees posted (official transcripts will be required if selected for an interview.) Documentation from an approved foreign transcript evaluator is required for degrees received from other countries. You can obtain a listing of approved foreign evaluation agencies at the Commission on Teacher Credentialing: https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/foreign-transcript-evaluation-(cl-635).

In order for the application to be completed successfully, please read the job announcement and upload all the required materials. Applicants will need to edit the application and documents before uploading/submitting them to the system. Applicants will not be allowed to change the application information after having applied for this position. Make sure the documents uploaded are not larger than 5 MB; if they are, please reduce the size for each document or split into more than one document. Late and/or incomplete applications will not be considered. If you have any questions concerning the hiring process please submit all inquiries to:

Ms. Mary Fellows at fellowm@piercecollege.edu.

Employment is contingent upon verification of qualifications. Position is contingent upon available funding. LAPC reserves the right to modify and/or withdraw this position at any time. Notification regarding the advancement in the selection process will be provided to each applicant.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Individuals protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may request an accommodation in the selection/interview process with at least three business days' prior notice. Documentation of the need for accommodation may be requested. For more information, please visit www.laccd.edu/ada.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

The policy of the Los Angeles Community College District is to implement equal opportunity to all qualified candidates for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, medical condition (cancer related), sexual orientation, or veteran status. Positive action will be taken to ensure that this policy is followed in all personnel practices including recruitment, hiring, placement, upgrading, transfer, demotion, and treatment during employment, rate of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, layoff or termination. A vigorous equal employment opportunity program will be maintained to ensure a diverse work force and to achieve expected representation of qualified members of under-represented groups through the implementation of specific result-oriented plans and procedures (Board Rule 101301).

Los Angeles Community College is an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer