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Ethnic Studies Instructor(s)

Position Number: 7259906
Location: Kentfield, CA
Position Type: Liberal Arts - Ethnic & Multicultural Studies

Ethnic Studies Instructor(s)

College of Marin

College of Marin seeks a part-time Ethnic Studies instructor(s) to teach the following courses for the fall 2026 semester on the Kentfield campus.

TO APPLY: Email the following and type "ETHNIC STUDIES INSTRUCTOR" in the subject line.
 (Do not click on "Apply on Website" or "Apply Here".)

1. Resume
2. Copies of all college transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable; official transcripts only required upon hire)
3. Foreign Credential Evaluation, if applicable (see "Foreign Degree Holders" below)

to: Paul Cheney, Social Sciences Department Chair at pcheney@marin.edu.

ETST 121 – Introduction to Chicano/a Studies (2 sections available – see below for dates and times)
3.0 units. (No prerequisite.) This course studies the Chicana and Chicano community and culture in American society from Pre-Columbian roots. The Chicana and Chicano contributions and conflicts in American society are studied using an interdisciplinary approach (anthropology, history, sociology, literature, art, and music). The course introduces concepts such as race and racism, white supremacy, settler colonialism, historical trauma, and historical victory in the Americas. Intended for students interested in history, Chicana/o, Ethnic Studies, and Race and Resistance or other social sciences. Analysis on understanding the impact of European invasion of the Americas through colonialism and imperialism while making connections between the past and the present. Chicana/o, Mexicana/o, Afro-Latina/o, and Indigenous resistance, decolonization, and cultural survival are analyzed. (CSU/UC) AA/AS COM GE Area 4 or 6, Cal-GETC Area 4 or 6, CSU US-1 History, Constitution, and American Ideals (formerly AA/AS Area B or F & G, CSU Area D or F, IGETC Area 4 or 7)

Section A

Dates: August to December 2026 (Finals Week 12/14 – 12/18/26)
Days/Times: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 2:10 – 3:30 pm

Section B

Dates: August to December 2026 (Finals Week 12/14 – 12/18/26)
Days/Times: Tuesdays 6:10 – 9:00 pm

REQUIREMENTS

1. A Master's degree in Ethnic Studies; or
2. A 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
3. The equivalent; and
4. Demonstrated sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and the campus community.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

College of Marin is committed to cultivating a proactively supportive, inclusive, and accountable environment where equity, equity-mindedness, anti-racism, and social justice is valued, centered, and practiced. Our mission is to employ qualified administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student success and committed to an inclusive, anti-racist campus culture that demonstrates sensitivity to and respect for a diverse population.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Prior to employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete the following:

1. In accordance with Federal Law all employees must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
2. Criminal Justice/Fingerprint Clearance.
3. California Education Code, Section 87408.6 requires persons employed by a community college in an academic or classified position to submit to a TB risk assessment developed by CDPH and CTCA and, if risk factors are present, an examination to determine that he or she is free of infectious TB; initially upon hire and every four years thereafter.
4. Certificated candidates who have not previously been employed in an academic position in California will be required to provide a medical certificate from a licensed physician showing that the candidate is free from any communicable disease unfitting the candidate to instruct or associate with students. The medical exam shall have been conducted not more than six months before submission of the certificate and shall be at the expense of the candidate. (Ed. Code Section 87408)
5. DISASTER SERVICE WORKERS: All Marin Community College District (MCCD) employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the MCCD requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency. For more information, please see the MCCD Emergency Operations Plan.
6. Candidates applying for positions with the Marin Community College District may be disqualified from consideration should their conviction history not meet the standards established under the California Education Code.

SALARY INFORMATION

FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary Range: $90,657 - $124,850* (see below for part-time instruction breakdown)

Please refer to the Faculty (UPM/AFT) Salary Schedule on our Human Resources site for detailed information.

*Salaries for part-time instructors are based on the number of units taught and are paid at 95% of the Full-time Faculty Salary Schedule. New part-time instructors will be placed between Step 1, Column 1, and Step 9, Column 5 of the salary schedule, depending on verified background and experience. Salary placement is non-negotiable.
 Temporary Part-time Credit Instructor Payment Formula:
1. Monthly: Annual salary (from salary schedule) x # of Units, ÷ 30 units, x 95% = semester payment; divide by five (5) = monthly salary.
2. Per Unit: Annual salary (from salary schedule) x 95%, ÷ 30 units= per unit rate.

FOREIGN DEGREE HOLDERS:

Foreign degree credentials must be evaluated by a third party to determine the equivalent U.S. degree and major. Please review the following points carefully to determine whether you must submit a Foreign Credential Evaluation (FCE) with your application. Evaluations should provide the name of the institution attended, a description of your credentials, the major of study, and the U.S. equivalent for each credential. For a list of evaluating agencies, visit the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

If you satisfy the minimum educational requirement with a degree that was granted in the U.S., but your previous degree(s) was obtained from a foreign institution, you do not need to attach a Foreign Credential Evaluation (FCE) for your previous degree(s). You must, however, attach a copy of a (translated) transcript for the previous degree. For additional clarification of acceptable transcripts, please contact Human Resources.
If your degree that satisfies the minimum educational requirement was obtained from a foreign institution, you must submit an FCE for that degree and any other foreign degrees leading up to it.
If you are asserting equivalence (see the Minimum Qualifications for Faculty/Administrators) because your degree does not specifically match the minimum educational requirements as listed and any of your degrees was obtained outside the U.S., you must attach an FCE for your foreign degree(s).

Only applicants selected to interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please. EOE