Ohlone College Hiring for Ethnic Studies (African-American Emphasis) Instructor (Full-Time Tenure Track Faculty) at Fremont Full Time

Ethnic Studies (African-American Emphasis) Instructor (Full-Time Tenure Track Faculty)


Ohlone College

Salary: $79,012.00 – $161,771.00 Annually
Job Type: Full-Time
Division: Arts and Social Sciences
Opening Date: 01/12/2024
Location: Fremont Campus – Newark Center – and/or eCampus
Job Number: 202300080
Department: Arts and Social Sciences
Bargaining Unit: United Faculty of Ohlone (UFO)



Ideal Candidate Statement

Ohlone College serves a diverse community including significant Asian-American and Latinx student populations and is committed to equitable outcomes in student achievement. Ohlone prides itself as a Learning College with the motto “A World of Cultures United in Learning” and the ideal candidate will have experience with teaching strategies that lead to improved outcomes for underserved students. We are looking for faculty members who have a passion for teaching and learning and a strong commitment to the mission and ideals of the community college.
Innovative teaching strategies are encouraged at Ohlone, including collaborative learning and the active use of technology. Continuous professional development is highly valued. We are looking for faculty with an enthusiastic interest in curriculum and instructional improvement, specifically serving students from underrepresented backgrounds, through ongoing critical thinking about student learning outcomes in courses and programs. The ideal Ohlone faculty member will have strong leadership skills and an interest in active participation in college-wide activities. Excellent communication skills with students, staff, and faculty peers are essential. We are looking for faculty who are flexible in their work and adaptable to change. The College is committed to environmental sustainability and looks to all employees to support this important goal.
We are looking for excellent teachers who are student-oriented in their approach and dedicated to student success. An ideal candidate will be skilled in generating student engagement in learning and creating a welcoming and equity-based learning environment. The candidate will also be an ally and champion for equity, inside and outside of the classroom and teaches to ensure all students succeed.
Position Description
This faculty position is a full-time, 100% FTE (10-month) tenure track position as an Ethnic Studies instructor with an emphasis in African American studies. Under the general supervision of the Division Dean of Arts and Social Sciences, the Ethnic Studies Instructor will be responsible for teaching lower division courses in the Ethnic Studies program. Additional responsibilities will include developing new Ethnic Studies courses with an African American studies emphasis, maintaining curriculum for the department, collaborating with colleagues in the department in departmental matters, mentoring part-time faculty, growing enrollment in Ethnic Studies, mentoring students in Ethnic Studies, and facilitating on-campus and off-campus equity and diversity activities to support the program. The instructor is expected to effectively incorporate instructional technology into their teaching practice and utilize equity-based pedagogies. Participation as a full-time faculty member in department, division and campus-wide activities is required. The instructor may be required to have part of their teaching assignment in the evening and/or weekends and teach courses in-person at the Fremont and/or Newark campuses, online via the eCampus and/or an off-campus location. On site presence and willingness to teach online is required.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Teach assigned courses in the Ethnic Studies department, and employ learner-centered instructional methods that emphasize group cooperation and collaboration and that reflect cultural sensitivity and interdisciplinary approaches to subject matter.
2. Teach Ethnic Studies and African American studies courses in accordance with post-secondary level established course outlines.
3. Develop new courses in all areas of Ethnic Studies, including comparative Ethnic Studies, African American Studies, Asian American Studies, Chicano/Latino Studies, and Native American Studies.
4. Develop and implement strategies for growing enrollment in the Ethnic Studies program, which includes collaborating with departments and programs across campus, as well as working with local high schools and the local community.
5. Facilitate on-campus and off-campus equity and diversity activities for faculty, staff, and students.
6. Teaching in traditional (face-to-face) and online or hybrid modalities depending on the needs of the college.
7. Understand the importance of holding oneself accountable as educators for closing equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices.
8. Effectively engage and support historically minoritized students by addressing issues of equity and improving culturally responsive service-oriented practices.
9. Initiate and enhance institutional and teaching practices and aim to create a culturally responsive and equity driven teaching environment.
10. Evaluate student work using clear criteria relevant to the course content and student learning outcomes and provide feedback to students in a timely manner.
11. Assist students with their assignments by holding required office hours and attend department/division meetings.
12. Develop and implement a variety of effective teaching and assessment methods including the effective use of instructional technology to engage student interest and support a variety of learning styles.
13. Develop effective online course materials, and build online learning communities that meet accessible online course requirements and Title 5 §55211 Effective Contact Policy requirements.
14. Lead and/or teach within discipline specific learning communities.
15. Maintain and submit accurate records according to published deadlines (i.e., grades, syllabi, attendance reports, program review).
16. Participate in the development, implementation, evaluation, and revision of curriculum as well as assess student-learning outcomes at the course and program levels.
17. Continue in related professional career development throughout employment and remain current in the field through course work, conferences, workshops and other appropriate means.
18. Carry out collegial responsibilities including, but not limited to, institutional committee assignments, student recruitment and retention, and participation in shared governance and campus life activities.
19. Teach through positive race-consciousness and embracing human difference.
20. Strategically build support and participation among colleagues for equity-related initiatives.
21. Create an equity based and welcoming classroom environment.
22. Communicate and work cooperatively with colleagues (within discipline and college-wide) on matters regarding course offerings, programs, and activities that would enhance the development of the department and college.
23. Perform duties described in Board policy, the Faculty Handbook, the United Faculty of Ohlone (faculty bargaining unit) contract, and as assigned at the Fremont and Newark campuses, online via the eCampus, and/or other designated locations.
24. Perform other duties assigned as related to the role.

Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in African-American/Black/Africana Studies or Latino Studies, La Raza Studies, Chicana/o Studies, or Asian-American Studies, or Native American/ American Indian Studies;
OR
Master’s degree in Ethnic Studies;ORthe equivalent;ANDCommitment to community college goals/objectives of being an equity-based and anti-racist institution, and providing quality programs and services for culturally, socio-economically, ethnically, and academically diverse students and students with disabilities; personal qualities to work effectively and with sensitivity in a multicultural environment; awareness of and commitment to the needs of non-traditional and/or re-entry students with diverse abilities and interests;ANDMust have evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practices.

Desirable Qualifications

Required Application Materials: The below items must be uploaded as attachments for your application to be complete and considered.

Equivalency
If you do not meet minimum qualifications as stated, a completed equivalency form with all related documents must accompany the application or your application will not be considered. The equivalency form can be found on our website at: https://www.ohlone.edu/sites/default/files/users/mmoore25/ohlone_equivalency_form_-_final.pdf (Download PDF reader)

Foreign Transcripts
Transcripts issued outside the United States require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached with the application and submitted by the filing deadline. Here is a list of approved foreign degree evaluations services: https://www.ohlone.edu/sites/default/files/documents/imported/evaluationofforeigndegrees.pdf (Download PDF reader)

Contract Period
This is a regular probationary, tenure track, faculty position commencing Fall Semester 2024. The contract period is 175 days. For more information, the United Faculty of Ohlone (UFO) contract is available at: https://www.ohlone.edu/sites/default/files/groups/Human_Resources_and_Training/Union-Contracts/ufo_2023-2026_contract_-_accessible_final.pdf (Download PDF reader)

Continuance in this position is dependent on satisfactory performance and evaluations.

Salary PlacementInitial salary placement determined per the parameters of the faculty contract.

District Statement
Founded in 1967, Ohlone College is named in honor of the early Ohlone People who inhabited the San Francisco Bay Area. Ohlone College is committed to providing a high-quality education to serve our diverse population of over 15,000 students per year. Ohlone College is nationally recognized for our Deaf Studies and Interpreter Preparation programs, and is widely known for our nursing, health sciences, liberal arts, biomedical science, and smart manufacturing programs. As a learning community, we embrace and champion inclusivity, integrity, student expression, global citizenship, and continuous improvement.

Ohlone College is one of the top-ranked community colleges in California, serving the cities of Fremont, Newark, and Union City. Our campuses in Fremont and Newark are centrally located in the East Bay between San Francisco, Oakland, and San Jose. This region is known as a hub of innovation and economic activity, and home to some of the most advanced manufacturing, biomedical research, and clean energy companies in California, including Tesla, Meta, Seagate, and Lam Research.

The main campus in Fremont is located near Interstate 680 at the base of Mission Peak, just south of the historic Mission San Jose, and is the primary gateway to year-round hiking, biking, and hang gliding in the Mission Peak Regional Preserve. The Newark Center for Health Sciences and Technology is located near Interstate 880 in a hub of new residential and commercial development. The two campuses are connected by shuttle to each other and the Warm Springs BART station, which offers convenient access to public transit throughout the Bay Area.

EEO Statement
The District is strongly committed to the principles of equal opportunity and to hiring qualified staff who reflect the diversity of our community. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age (40 or over), medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, military and veteran status, pregnancy/childbirth/breastfeeding or related medical condition or any other protected basis in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. The college encourages applications from all qualified applicants. If you have a disability and are in need of special services, equipment, or facilities in order to apply or interview for this opening, please call the Human Resources office at: (510) 659-6088.

Conditions of Employment
Offers of employment are contingent upon Governing Board approval. Employment with Ohlone Community College is not complete or official until applicants meet all pre-employment requirements. All new employees are required to submit official transcripts, proof of freedom from tuberculosis. In addition, you will be required to provide identification and employment eligibility as outlined in the federal “Immigration Reform & Control Act of 1986.” Pre-employment tests and/or medical examinations may be required. Ohlone Community College does not sponsor H1B visas. Employees must sign the Oath or Affirmation of Allegiance and submit fingerprints for CA Department of Justice clearance. Employees must be California residents on their date of hire and for the duration of their employment with Ohlone Community College District.

Immigration Reform & Control Act of 1986
Applicants selected for positions will be required to provide identification and employment eligibility as outlined in the federal Immigration Reform & Control Act of 1986.

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/ohlone/jobs/4346870/ethnic-studies-african-american-emphasis-instructor-full-time-tenure-track-fac

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