Ethnic Studies Part-Time Pool

Ethnic Studies Part-Time Pool

Cuesta College

Salary: $78.88 - $145.95 Hourly
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: FY2526-00065
Location: or other sites, CA
Department: Instruction
Closing: 1/30/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Job Description Summary

The Office of Instruction at Cuesta College is seeking a pool of Ethnic Studies Part-Time Instructors. Cuesta College provides students with a rich and dynamic learning experience, emphasizing collaboration, engaging students in and out of the classroom, encouraging students to realize their goals and to become global citizens and socially responsible leaders. When you join our Cuesta College team you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative, and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a practice of social justice, requiring broad collaboration among faculty, classified staff, administration, students, and community partners. Cuesta College serves and values students from diverse backgrounds/populations. Therefore, it is imperative that our faculty, staff, and administrators demonstrate an understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, and religious backgrounds and beliefs as well as sexual identities and abilities of all constituents within the Cuesta College community. The successful candidate will be an equity-minded individual committed to collaborating with faculty, classified staff, administration, students, and community partners who share a commitment to closing equity gaps. An equity-minded individual already does or has demonstrated the desire to:
(1) Hold themselves accountable as an educator who proactively closes equity gaps and engages in equitable and socially-just practices; (2) Reframe inequities as a problem of practice, requiring both individual and collective responsibility; (3) Demonstrate and encourage positive and critical race-consciousness; (4) Embrace human differences;(5) Assess and engage in institutional and teaching practices that reflect cultural responsiveness;(6) Apply a critical lens to curriculum and pedagogy in order to create more culturally sustaining learning experiences; and (7) Strategically promote buy-in and participation among colleagues for equity-related initiatives. Cuesta College seeks employees who value mentorship and working in a collegial, collaborative environment, guided by a commitment to help all students achieve their educational goals. All departments strongly encourage collaboration across disciplines to create inclusive, integrated, and interdisciplinary learning experiences. College faculty are expected to be knowledgeable about, and willing to utilize, different learning and teaching methods appropriate to the students they serve. INSTRUCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIESEffective teaching begins with good preparation. Faculty are responsible for choosing appropriate course materials, including resources at low or no cost to students, developing a student-centered equity-minded syllabus, which adheres to the college-approved Course Outline of Record, and outlining classroom expectations and content to be covered. Additionally, faculty are expected to create content delivery plans, determine the best way to assess student learning, and assign grades. This also includes respectful and intentional instructor-student communication, availability during student hours, and identifying and connecting students with college services and resources. Subject Matter PreparationPreference will be given to candidates who:

Have interest in teaching college-level, Ethnic Studies courses, such as Introduction to Social Justice and Ethnic Studies, Introduction to Native American and Indigenous Studies, Introduction to Black Studies, Introduction to Asian American and Pacific Islander Studies, Ethnic Studies for Educators, Women of Color, or Critical Whiteness Studies;

Have academic or professional work experience in the field of Ethnic Studies and Social Justice.

Evidence of Outstanding Ability as a TeacherAppropriate evidence includes, but is not limited to, experience, training, or achievement that the candidate has demonstrated:

Commitment to staying current with the latest developments in Ethnic Studies and Social Justice;

The ability to continuously reflect on, evaluate, and improve teaching methods;

The ability to organize and explain content/instructions in ways appropriate to students' abilities and learning styles;

Implementation of critical pedagogy (i.e., support students to actively engage in their own learning processes, promote development of critical thinking skills, and encourage students to become lifelong learners);

The ability to use instructional methods that emphasize cooperation and collaboration, and reflect cultural sensitivity;

The ability to actively engage students from a broad spectrum of cultural, academic, socioeconomic, and language backgrounds;

The ability to develop student learning outcomes and methods for assessing students' achievement of those outcomes;

The enthusiasm for, understanding of, and commitment to the role and purpose of the community college;

Familiarity with and willingness to expand the use of technology, including effective and meaningful online instruction and open educational resources;

A commitment to the teaching profession, its goals and ideals, and enthusiasm for the mission of the community college.

COLLEGE AND DEPARTMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIESCollege and/or Departmental responsibilities include the following activities:

Achieving and maintaining Cuesta College Distance Education certification;

Working collaboratively with faculty and staff in the division;

Maintaining collegial, professional, racially aware, and ethical conduct;

Regularly submitting assessment results into the college outcomes and assessments database.

Assignments may include day, evening, and online classes at the San Luis Obispo Campus, North County Campus in Paso Robles, South County Center in Arroyo Grande, California Men's Colony, and other sites within San Luis Obispo County, or Distance Education. Possible teaching assignments may be in the subject matter of Ethnic Studies, Black Studies, Chicanx and Latinx Studies, Native American and Indigenous Studies, and Asian American and Pacific Islander Studies.

ABOUT THE COLLEGE

Where You Will Work
Serving all of San Luis Obispo County, Cuesta College has provided comprehensive associate degree offerings, certificates, and community programs to the region since 1964. The main campus is located along scenic highway 1, west of San Luis Obispo and east of the beaches of the Pacific Ocean. Cuesta College has a North County Campus in Paso Robles, and South County Center, in Arroyo Grande.


Who We Are
Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our culture and the work we do. Cuesta College is proud to be a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) committed to racial and socio-economic diversity as it reflects our communities and student populations. We actively seek to attract candidates who share this commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. As part of the Cuesta College team, you can expect to be part of a collaborative community of faculty, classified professionals, administrators, students, and community partners advancing educational excellence with intentional support services leading to student success and completion.

Additional information about the college can be found at

The college planning documents can be found at

Our Student Equity Action Plan can be found at

We offer comprehensive benefit options. Information about benefits can be found at


Essential Functions & Qualifications


Required:- Master's 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 from an accredited institution;OR -Master's degree in Ethnic Studies from an accredited institution;OR
-The equivalent (candidates making application on the basis of equivalency must submit all materials requested for an equivalency judgment, indicated on the Equivalency Process link listed in Additional Information);OR-A valid Community College credential in the discipline.

Also Required:

-Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Preferred Qualifications:

Teaching experience in the discipline, community college level preferred;

Awareness of the philosophy and objectives of California Community Colleges;

Knowledge of and experience with developmentally and culturally appropriate teaching strategies, curriculum, and Ethnic Studies pedagogies;

Recent experience working with racially minoritized and other disproportionately-impacted students in the classroom and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusion of these groups within higher education and particular fields shape patterns of participation and outcomes;

Willingness to examine and remediate one's instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized and other disproportionately impacted students;

Experience and skill with addressing inequity in the classroom and on campus;

Experience and expertise in culturally-responsive teaching with diverse adult learners;

Demonstrated ability to address equity gaps within classrooms and higher education;

Demonstrated knowledge of the implications of the Hispanic-Serving Institution designation for institutional, departmental and instructional practices;

Demonstrated capacity to support student activism for racial/ethnic equity and social justice organizing.

Additional Information


REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO APPLY
Candidates will be required to submit ALL of the required documents below when applying for this position. When uploading documents, PDF uploads are preferred.

Cover letter;

Resume;

Reference List (see further instructions below);

Unofficial transcripts;

Diversity statement (see further instructions below).

Reference List Instructions: Your reference list must include three professional references, their contact information, and their relationship to you.

Diversity Statement Instructions: Cuesta College is committed to building and maintaining a workforce that reflects and honors the diversity of our students. It is important to us that our faculty, staff, and administrators demonstrate an understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students, including staff and students with physical and learning disabilities, as well as of all constituents in the Cuesta College community. To review our Academic Senate approved Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Rubric, please visit our Equal Employment Opportunity Page:

In 500 words or less, with consideration to our Mission Statement and our values expressed above, please explain how you will demonstrate your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in this position.

Equivalency Petition Process Information: Faculty shall meet the minimum qualifications established by the Board of Governors, or shall possess qualifications that are at least equivalent to the minimum qualifications set out in the regulations of the Board of Governors. If a candidate does not directly meet minimum qualifications, they can submit a Petition for Equivalency form in order to apply for equivalency. For more information on the process, please review the links below for more information.




Completed online applications and all supporting documents must be submitted by the closing date for this position. LATE, INCOMPLETE, FAXED, MAILED OR EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Please contact HR to ensure all documents have been uploaded and your file is complete up until 72 hours before the closing date.

SALARY SCHEDULE
Salary is determined by education and experience. More information regarding our current salary schedules can be found on the following link:

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Cuesta College will not sponsor any visa applications.

San Luis Obispo County Community College District ("Cuesta College") is an equal opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), age, disability (physical and mental), genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicab