AY26 - Chicano Sudies Instructor

LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT

West Los Angeles College

Employment Opportunity Announcement

FY 26 - Chicana/Chicano Studies Instructor

(C-Basis Probationary - Tenure Track Position_ Spring 2026)

Application Deadline: September 2, 2025

Position Description

West Los Angeles College (WLAC) is seeking a dynamic Chicana/o Studies faculty member to teach a wide variety of courses in the Chicana/o Studies discipline in the Language Arts Division. Our division prides itself as an innovative and collaborative group of faculty and staff who collegially strive to offer a student-centered learning experience at WLAC. The department is seeking a creative faculty member with a demonstrated commitment to their discipline and hopes to attract an educator who will assist in the growth of its course offerings and transfer/employment opportunities for its students. The ideal candidate is a motivated instructor who will serve as an inspiration to the students. This is a 10 month calendar appointment, however, opportunities may exist for summer and winter intersession teaching. Teaching assignments may include in-person/on campus, online, hybrid, and offsite Dual Enrollment classes at local high schools.

Duties and Responsibilities

Teach the regular standard load of 15 hours per semester of Chicana/o Studies courses, focused on contemporary urban society, gender/sexuality, Chicana/o history, literature, art, film, and maintain scheduled office hours for student contact (5 hours and 35 minutes per week).
Assess student performance and maintain accurate student records.
Submit syllabi, rosters, Student Learning Outcomes (SLO) assessments, and grades in a timely fashion.
Participate in professional development activities and maintain current knowledge in the discipline.
Collaborate with colleagues in Student Learning Outcomes assessments, program review, and curriculum updates.
Collaborate with colleagues to develop curriculum in the Chicana/o Studies discipline and to ensure that curriculum aligns with the standards for intersegmental credit in Ethnic Studies.
Participate in division and campus committees and activities.
Collaborate with WLAC faculty in creating and incorporating culturally relevant curriculum into their courses.
Perform other academic duties as assigned.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's degree in Chicano Studies, OR
Master's degree in Ethnic Studies, OR
the equivalent; AND
Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, cultural, gender/sexuality, socioeconomic, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT AND COVID 19 VACCINATIONS

A medical certificate indicating fitness to engage in administrative work is required for new employees at the applicant's expense prior to employment.
Pursuant to LACCD Board of Trustee's Policy 2900, LACCD employees are required to provide their vaccination status or have an approved exemption 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.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Advanced education beyond the minimum required.
Research experience and possession of an excellent academic record that indicates a strong background in Chicana/o Studies.
At least three to five years of Chicana/o Studies discipline teaching experience in a community college, college, or university setting.
Breadth in the Chicana/o Studies discipline.
Enthusiasm for and knowledge of effective teaching and learning strategies and the assessment of student learning (e.g., Student Learning Outcomes).
Effective communication skills with students and colleagues in a multi-ethnic and cultural environment.
Online teaching experience, Canvas certification, and evidence of equity-minded instruction in online classes.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with various academic departments and service areas at the college.
Demonstrated experience or ability to promote:

o Active, inclusive learning environments and curricula that welcome and engage all students, incorporating instructional technologies, as appropriate, to improve student learning.

o Cultural responsiveness in interactions with students, faculty, staff, and community members who span a diverse range of languages, nationalities and ethnicities, socio-economic levels, ages, identities, abilities, and educational experiences.

o Collaborative approaches to day-to-day activities, the development of innovations and new initiatives, and, when necessary, problem-solving. Self-reflection on his or her teaching, leadership, professional development, and service to the campus community.

o A rich variety of educational experiences including undergraduate research internships and student driven clubs.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

The current starting range is from $74,500 to $138,430 for the ten-month academic year depending on educational preparation and professional experience. The doctoral differential is $4,710 per academic year. The district provides an excellent benefits package including medical, vision, dental, and life insurance to the employee and eligible dependents. See LACCD's Health Benefits website for more information.

FILING AN APPLICATION:

Applicants will be required to file the application using web-based software to create an applicant profile account, allowing documents to be saved and uploaded as attachments. Application materials may not be submitted by fax or e-mail. To apply for this position, please visit: https://www.laccd.edu/Employment/Pages/Academic- Jobs.aspx

For consideration in the selection process, all interested candidates must submit the following:

1. A current resume or curriculum vitae.

2. A cover letter of interest (no more than two pages) - including a statement of teaching philosophy.

3. Contact information for three references (name, title, address, email, and telephone numbers) of individuals who can assess the candidate's qualifications for the position.

4. Copies of transcripts, undergraduate and graduate with posted degrees (official transcripts are required for all candidates invited to the final interview). All degrees must be granted by an accredited college or university in the United States. Foreign transcripts must include a U.S. evaluation and translation at the time of application.) You may obtain a listing of approved agencies at California Commission on Teacher Credentialing: https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/commission-approved-foreign-transcript-evaluating-agencies.

5. A one-page (one-page, double spaced, one-inch margins, 12 points font page) response to the following question. Uploaded as an "Other Document":

"Please describe your understanding of and commitment to diversity and how diversity contributes to learning communities. What can you contribute to a diverse learning community, and what insights have you gained because of your personal experiences that informs your pedagogy?"

All application materials will be screened and a limited number of candidates with qualifications most pertinent to the position will be invited to participate in interviews. A teaching demonstration will be part of the interview process. Employment is contingent upon verification of qualifications. WLAC 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.

The completed application package must be filed no later than 4:30PM September 2, 2025. to be considered. All materials submitted will become property of West. After review of application materials by the selection committee, candidates will be contacted if selected for interview.

If you have questions regarding the application process, please contact:

Dr. Kimberly Manner

Dean of Academic Affairs

mannerke@wlac.edu

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.

Equal Employment Policy

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).

The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator

To apply, visit https://laccd.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?site=6&id=2076

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AY26 - Chicano Sudies Instructor

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