Professor of History/Ethnic Studies
Salary: $55,018.00 - $124,750.00 Annually
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 20230326
Closing:4/24/2023 12:00 AM Pacific
Location: Merced, CA
Department:
*Position's initial max possible salary placement is $85,637*Additional compensation available via overload assignments, with approvalInterview dates to be determinedMerced College is a midsized community college located in California's Central Valley. Founded in 1962, the College serves more than 16,000 students annually with room to expand on its 267-acre main Merced campus and 120 acre Los Banos campus site. The City of Merced, incorporated in 1889, offers historical sites, affordable housing, access to the Bay Area and Sacramento, and it is the Gateway to Yosemite National Park and the Sierra mountains as well as home to the University of California Merced campus. Our tree-shaded, growing community of just over 80,000 includes multiple biking and walking trails as well as access to several lakes - large and small - throughout the county.
The Social Sciences Cohort offers a wide variety of courses within many programs of study including anthropology, geography, economics, ethnic studies, history, political science, psychology and sociology. This position includes assignments in the history and/or ethnic studies programs, with a focus on curricula common to both programs. Educational goals of the history and ethnic studies programs include, in part, an emphasis on the development of critical thinking skills such as the ability to use logic and reasoning to analyze historical, political and cultural structures in relation to contemporary issues. As a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), Merced College celebrates and champions the diverse perspective and experiences of our student and seeks to develop programs and curriculum to exemplify and amplify the student voice. In addition to teaching classes on the Merced campus, the successful candidate for this position may be assigned classes in our Rising Scholars program, online classes, and dual enrollment program. In addition to breadth courses in history and/or ethnic studies, a focus in the following area is desired: Latinx/Chicano/Chicana Studies.
Merced College Vision
Merced College will provide transformative and empowering educational experiences to meet student and community needs.
Merced College Mission
Growing our community through education and workforce training:
• lifelong learning• basic skills• career technical education• transfer• degree/certificate programs
Ensuring student success through equitable access, continuous quality improvement, institutional effectiveness, and student achievement.
General Description:This is a full time, tenure-track position in the Social Sciences Cohort at Merced College under the general direction of the Dean of Social Science and Fine & Performing Arts. The professor could be assigned to teach a variety of history and Ethnic Studies courses. The standard teaching load is 15 units per semester, which will likely include evening, weekend, and variable hours. The primary teaching assignment will include teaching face-to-face, online, prison, and/or dual enrollment courses.
Examples of Duties
• Provide innovative and effective instruction in accordance with current pedagogy and established course outlines and expectations• Inform students about course requirements, evaluation procedures, and attendance policies and maintain regular and substantive contact with students• Maintain and submit required student attendance and scholastic records on the Learning Management System (e.g. grades and syllabi)• Utilize the Learning Management System to deliver, prepare, and grade class assignments and examinations• Maintain and utilize effective skills in instructional design, applications, and methods• Post and maintain regular office hours in accordance with prevailing policy• Participate in the development and review of curriculum• Participate in the development of teaching-learning methods and materials• Participate in departmental, area, and campus professional activities/committees• Represent the college within the Merced community and within professional circles• Participate in the college's learning outcomes assessment program, including course, program, and institutional assessments• Assist in growing the program through community outreach to employers and through outreach events
Typical Qualifications
Required:The successful candidate may meet minimum qualifications in either history or ethnic studies: History:Master's in historyORBachelor's in history AND Master's in political science, humanities, geography, area studies, women's studies, social science or ethnic studiesORThe equivalent education or experience
Ethnic Studies:Master's in the ethnic studies fieldORA 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 StudiesORThe equivalentORSee Interdisciplinary Studies
Must have sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college studentsPreferred:
• Latinx/Chicano/Chicana Studies• Experience teaching History or Ethnic Studies classes
Supplemental Information
How to Apply:
• Submit a complete application by the closing date/time on the Merced College career pages at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mccd/promotionaljobs.Required Documentation:
• Letter of interest addressing your qualifications for the position (cover letter)• Resume• List of three professional references (no reference letters permitted)• Legible unofficial college transcripts (undergraduate and graduate); transcripts must include the degree major and date the institution granted the degree; official copies are not required unless applicant is hired.• Diversity Statement: The Merced College District has a diverse staff and student population. As such, applicants must demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of a diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and the community at large. Please describe how your professional experience would contribute to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Please do not include any personally identifying information. Limit your response to one (1) page.
If Applicable:
• Foreign transcripts must include a U.S. evaluation and translation completed by an approved organization per the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/transcripts• Equivalency Review Form (Required for applicants who do not possess the stated minimum educational qualifications and are seeking consideration on the basis of equivalency) https://www.mccd.edu/about-merced-college/divisions/human-resources/equivalency/Only the required documentation as listed above will be accepted for this recruitment. Any additional documentation will be removed from your application profile.
Interview Information:
Those applicants deemed highly qualified for the position will be invited to appear for oral interviews before a screening committee, which includes a teaching demonstration on a selected topic. Interviews will be held onsite.
Employee Benefits:
Employee Benefits: Health benefits for the employee and all their eligible dependents cost employee's only $12 per month and provide access to PPO medical coverage, PPO dental coverage, VSP Vision coverage, and more! Please visit our https://www.mccd.edu/about-merced-college/divisions/human-resources/benefits/ for more details about our incredible employee benefits. In addition, sick leave and retirement benefits are also provided.
Condition of Employment:
The selected candidate must be fingerprinted and tested for tuberculosis at his/her own expense prior to the start of employment. In compliance with the Immigration Reform Act of 1986, all new employees are required to verify their identity and the right to work in the United States. Merced College does not sponsor visas. All offers of employment are subject to approval by the Board of Trustees. The applicant must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
Individuals with disabilities may request any needed accommodation to participate in the application process. Please submit your request with your application to the Human Resources Office.
Merced Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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