Salary: $69,512.00 – $99,727.00 Annually
Location: Ukiah, CA
Job Type:
Full-time, Permanent
Job Number: 2023-FTFAC-NATIVESTUDIES
Department:
Instruction
Opening Date: 09/26/2023
Closing Date: 11/1/2023 11:59 PM
Pacific
DESCRIPTION
Mendocino College is seeking a full-time, tenure-track instructor to join our collegial
and collaborative community of faculty, staff, and students. The instructor will teach core classes in Native American
Studies. The instructor will lead the Ethnic Studies department and will work with the Dean and faculty colleagues to broaden the
college’s offerings Native American Studies as well as courses that meet the California Ethnic Studies requirement. The instructor will
teach courses that fulfill degree requirements, prepare students for transfer, meet new Ethnic Studies GE requirements, and engage
intellectually with the community. We seek diverse, equity-minded candidates who bring new perspectives and experiences to enrich our
educational community.
Mendocino College is committed to dismantling systemic and structural racism through equity-minded and
anti-racist teaching practices. The college seeks candidates with knowledge of the distinct experiences of California’s Indigenous
Peoples and theoretical frameworks that address race, racism, white supremacy, and the intersectionality that occurs with ethnicity,
gender, class, and sexuality.
The main campus of Mendocino College is located on traditional Pomo land. The district’s region
includes 14 federally recognized and several unrecognized tribes, including Cahto, Concow, Nomlaki, Pomo, Pit River, Sinkyone, Wailacki, and
Yuki nations. Mendocino College is committed to meeting the educational needs of our Native students. Our Pomo Pathways program, which aims
to promote transfer-preparation for Native students, through a cohort model, is entering its fourth year. The college currently has the most
Native American student enrollment of the California Community Colleges in Northern and Central California.
Please review our
District Mission, Goals, and Values at the following website: MLCCD – Mission, Vision, Goals
This is a full-time, tenure track position, mid-year hire, offering a
10-month contract (August-May). This position has a start date of January 19, 2024. The annual teaching load is 510 lecture hours, 680
lab hours, or a combination of the two. The annual work year includes 164 instructional days and eleven professional development/flex days.
This assignment may include day, evening, and weekend classes, online instruction, as well as travel to, and instruction at, off-campus
centers.
Interviews for selected applicants are scheduled for November 16, 2023 & second level interviews are
scheduled for November 28, 2023.
We recommend downloading this job announcement as you prepare your
application materials for submission. Incomplete applications will not be forwarded to the screening
committee.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE Through the online
portal, submit the following documents:
If meeting the state mandated minimum qualifications based on equivalency,
complete the MLCCD equivalency application and include all supporting documents. Applications found at: MLCCD –
Equivalency Form and Instructions
Mendocino College welcomes applications from all qualified candidates who demonstrate
sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of our community
college students.
SALARY AND COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Compensation is dependent on education and
experience.
Annual salary offered at $69,512 – $99,727. Step seven (7) is the maximum step placement based on year for year
teaching experience or two years of FTE work experience in the field per step.
Please see the current salary schedule at: MLCCD – Salary Schedule
Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes family medical, dental,
vision, EAP benefits and employee life insurance with no monthly premium contribution from the faculty member,. Additional voluntary life
insurance is available for employee purchase. Benefits are effective the first of the month following hire date.
Paid Time Off: The
successful candidate will earn ten (10) days of sick leave per year.
Retirement: This position is eligible for CalSTRS
Retirement. Additional, voluntary 403{b)programs are available.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
The successful
candidate will support success by providing instructional support and institutional collaboration. This includes the following duties and/or
assignments.
Teaching:
Department:
Institution:
WORKING
CONDITIONS:
Office and classroom settings. This assignment may include day, evening, and weekend classes,
online instruction, as well as travel to, and instruction at, off-campus centers. Physical demands include sitting, standing, bending,
walking, and occasional light lifting (up to 15 lbs).
QUALIFICATIONS
MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS:
Must meet Human Resources guidelines for qualified hiring; including by not limited to a Live Scan
background check and completion of TB test.
Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural,
disability, geographic and ethnic backgrounds of students, staff, and faculty.
EDUCATION
QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s degree in Native American/American Indian Studies
OR Master’s
degree in Ethnic Studies
AND Bachelor’s degree in Native American/American Indian studies
OR the equivalent (Must submit
Completed Equivalency Application)
The minimum qualifications handbook with the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office
may be viewed at: CCCCO Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administration
If meeting the state-mandated minimum
qualifications based on equivalency, the link below will take you to Mendocino College’s equivalency policy and form that must be filled
out and submitted with your application packet.
MLCCD –
Equivalency Form and Instructions
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
KNOWLEDGE
OF: Culturally responsive teaching practices and Community College Mission.
ABILITY
TO:
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
All application materials must be received by 11:59 pm on the closing date indicated
above
Only completed applications with the above required documents will be reviewed by the committee Application materials not
required (including reference letters) for this position will not be reviewed
Remove personally identifiable information such as
personal photos, social security number, birth date, age, and gender from your application materials
Expenses related to the
recruitment process are the responsibility of the applicant
Incomplete application packets will not be accepted
Interviews are by invitation only
The college does not reimburse applicants for related travel
expenses
SELECTION PROCEDURE
A search committee will review and invite applicants for
an interview. This job is also posted under the announcement “Chicano Studies Instructor “. The applications for both announcements
will go into a single pool and a single instructor will be hired from the pool. The hired instructor will teach under the Ethnic
Studies Department. Meeting the posted requirements does not guarantee an interview. A written performance exercise and/or
presentation may be a part of the interview, and finalists may be invited to return for a second interview. All notifications will be via
email, and by accessing your application profile.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT(Prior to beginning
employment)
COMMITMENT TO
DIVERSITY
The Mendocino-Lake Community College District is committed to employing qualified administrators,
faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student success and to recruiting and hiring persons from diverse backgrounds. Diversity in
the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all
students including first generation students, underrepresented students, and students of color. The District strives to employ and retain
faculty, staff and administrative personnel who promote a positive learning environment and are well prepared to serve our increasingly
diverse student population.
Mendocino College takes active steps to ensure equal employment opportunity and to create a diverse work
and academic environment that is welcoming and inclusive for all.
Mendocino-Lake Community College District is an Equal Opportunity
Employer.
EEO STATEMENT
Mendocino College is an equal opportunity employer
and actively seeks a diverse pool of qualified applicants. The policy of the College is to encourage applications from all persons.
Mendocino College does not discriminate on the basis of ethnicity or race, color, sex or gender, gender identity, gender expression, age,
religion, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, medical conditions, genetic conditions, pregnancy (including
pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), military or veteran status. Mendocino
College also prohibits harassment on any of these bases, including sexual harassment, as well as sexual assault, domestic violence, dating
violence, and stalking.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Persons with disabilities who
require reasonable accommodation to complete the employment process must notify Human Resources no later than 72 hours prior to the closing
date. Human Resources can be contacted at (707) 468-3065 or via email at [email protected].
ABOUT OUR
COLLEGE
Established in 1973, Mendocino College, a Hispanic Serving Institution, is a vibrant and
inclusive academic community, rich in culture, creativity, diversity, and technology. A fully accredited two- year community college, the
District serves more than 6,500 students across four locations in the greater parts of Lake and Mendocino Counties. Complete with a
friendly small-campus academic setting and a respectfully collaborative work environment, Mendocino College prepares students for a future
of innovation and success.
The beautifully landscaped main campus is located in Ukiah, California. With views of oak- covered hills,
sprawling vineyards, and distant mountains, the 127-acre campus is equipped with a state-of-the-art Library/Learning Center, high-tech
Nursing Facility, and Student Center. The college operates three fully equipped centers in Fort Bragg, Lakeport, and Willits, conveniently
providing our valued students with quality instruction, academic support and administrative services in neighboring
communities.
With a comprehensive curriculum and engaging instruction, Mendocino College provides a wide variety of degree,
certificate, transfer, occupational, and basic skills programs. Mendocino College students learn in a nurturing and supportive environment
enhanced by small-sized classes, personalized academic advising, and several hundred dedicated faculty and
staff.
ABOUT OUR COMMUNITIES
Mendocino and Lake Counties include some of
California’s most picturesque landscape. Because of the geographic location, climate, and natural beauty, Mendocino and Lake Counties
attract many visitors. Agriculture, timber, and tourism industries form the economic base of the area with some light manufacturing.
Mendocino and Lake Counties have a long and colorful history as a premium grape-growing region within the state’s famous North Coast wine
country. A relaxed and friendly lifestyle is characteristic of our communities. Recreational opportunities abound for water skiing,
swimming, fishing, boating, sailing, camping, hiking, tennis, and golf.
Check out the local visitor guides to find out more: https://www.visitmendocino.com/ & https://www.lakecounty.com/
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