What are the responsibilities and job description for the Native American Studies Tenure Track Instructor position at Santa Rosa Junior College?
JOB
FILING DEADLINE: Position is open until filled. Initial application review deadline is March 3, 2025. Completed applications received by the application review deadline will be given priority consideration. It is the candidate's responsibility to be sure that ALL required materials, noted under the application procedures section of this job announcement are submitted. A completed application will have the following: Santa Rosa Junior College/SchoolJobs.com employment applicationReferencesCover LetterResume500-word Response to Diversity Prompt Copies of transcriptsFaculty Equivalency Application (if applicable)See Application Procedures for more informationTENTATIVE TIMELINE: The following timeline dates are tentative and subject to change, as determined by the screening committee: Application Review Deadline: March 3, 2025First Round of Interviews: April 7, 2025 - April 11, 2025Finalist Interviews: April 29, 2025Start Date: August 13th, 2025COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS Salary Range: Yearly Salary of $84,450 - $118,479 (24/25 Faculty Salary Schedule); Placement within this range is determined by teaching experience, other related professional experience, and academic degrees. Contracted salary is for 177 days per year (August through May) as specified in the All Faculty Association Contract, Article 8. AFA Contract - Articles Fringe benefits: The District offers a competitive benefit package which includes health & welfare (medical/dental/vision/life/long-term disability) benefits for employees and eligible dependents EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Santa Rosa Junior College is seeking an individual with demonstrated instructional skills to join an outstanding team of faculty and instructional administrators to provide high quality programs and services to our district, our community, and most importantly, our students. This is a full-time, regular contract position in the Ethnic Studies Department at Santa Rosa Junior College, beginning Fall Semester, August 2024. Appointments are contingent upon funding and Board approval.We are seeking equity-minded faculty who are committed to educating our diverse student population. SRJC supports equal access for all students and multi-ethnic global perspectives and cultural competencies. We value diversity that supports honesty and integrity in an environment of collegiality and mutual respect and compassion that includes civic engagement opportunities that contribute to real world problem solving and empathy to identify the challenges and address the needs of others. Candidates must have demonstrated instructional skills to join our outstanding team of faculty, staff and administrators to provide high quality programs and services to our district, our community, and most importantly to our students.DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION: The Department of Ethnic Studies at Santa Rosa Junior College, established in August 2022, is comprised of African-American Studies, Asian American Studies, Chicanx & Latinx Studies, and Native American Studies. As a new Department, we are seeking a dynamic -teacher whose scholarship and teaching are centered on the cultures and histories of communities that have played a vital force in shaping America. Towards this, we are hiring one tenure track position in Native American Studies We seek faculty, especially those from the communities that make up Ethnic Studies, who are innovators in their discipline and whose teaching pushes or exceeds disciplinary boundaries for new discoveries and new ideas. We seek a faculty colleague who is excited about teaching and working with students from a wide range of backgrounds. We are seeking a colleague with a steadfast commitment to vigorously confronting and dismantling white supremacy through education and multiracial collaboration and solidarity. The Native American Studies Program at Santa Rosa Junior College, situated on the traditional homelands of the Southern Pomo People in Santa Rosa and Coast Miwok in Petaluma, invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position of Native American Studies to teach a variety of interdisciplinary courses in Native American Studies.Native American Studies at Santa Rosa Junior College is an interdisciplinary program that offers students opportunities to study the governments, nations, cultures, social and political structures in American Indian societies and American Indian societies within the context of the United States. The Program's curriculum focuses on and prioritizes American Indian scholars, cultural-intellectual practices, traditional knowledge systems, and Indigenous teaching and leadership methodologies to engage all students in diverse learning experiences and grow their understanding and competency in American Indian Studies.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The successful applicant may teach pre-colonial cultural-intellectual systems, federal-Indian law, American Indians in California, urban Indians, sovereignty and social movements, gender identity difference, tribal administration, American Indian and First Nations oral traditions and literatures, and American Indian Studies/Ethnic Studies. Instructional duties include, but are not limited to: Teach lower division courses in Native American Studies (NAS) and Intro to Ethnic Studies including comparative courses, surveys, special topics courses, and other core courses within NAS. (Mode of instruction may include in-person, hybrid, online, and/or any combination thereof.)Collaborate with African American Studies, Asian American Studies, and Chicanx and Latinx Studies to support existing courses and develop new courses that satisfy the AA-Transfer Native American Ethnic Studies requirementParticipate in curriculum development and Native American Studies Program activitiesDevelop and maintain an active scholarly, cultural knowledge and/or creative agenda leading to professional development as appropriate to one's specialty areaAdvise and mentor studentsParticipate in service to the program, college, and communitySRJC recognizes and creates a welcoming community for its Native American faculty and students through the Native American Intertribal Student Council, Native American Summer Bridge Program, Intercultural Native American Center, Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Day Under the Oaks Native American Celebration, Multicultural Museum where traditional Native American art makes up the greatest portion of the collection, and the Native American Faculty and Staff Association. The Native American Studies Program offers both faculty and students the opportunity to thrive academically at Santa Rosa Junior College. SRJC offers courses at two campuses, located in Santa Rosa and Petaluma, as well as multiple satellite locations within the district, including online and high schools. While this assignment is for the Santa Rosa campus, please note the district reserves the right of assignment to any location, and that assignments could involve any combination of day or evening classes with weekly office hours being mandatory. Instructors assume responsibility for maintaining currency in the field, for updating existing courses and developing new curricula (including courses that serve community needs, such as short, non-credit, or online courses), assisting in the assessment of student learning outcomes, participating in department activities and other college service such as committee work, managing laboratories, and participating in community outreach on behalf of the college. For faculty job duties, please go to the Article 17: Job Descriptions of the AFA Contract at http://www.afa-srjc.org/Contract/Articles/art17.pdf.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
In order to be given consideration for this recruitment, applicants must submit the following documents by the filing deadline: A completed Santa Rosa Junior College/SchoolJobs.com employment application and responses to Agency-wide Questions. Please note resumes are not a substitute for completing the "Work Experience" section of the employment application. Applications will be considered incomplete if no work experience is listed, or if other required application fields are missing or incomplete. Contact information (phone number and email address) for three professional references. One reference must be from a supervisor. A brief cover letter explaining your interest in the position, including how you meet the minimum and preferred requirements and are qualified to perform the essential functions as listed in this section of the job posting.Current Resume. A 500-word response to the diversity prompt below: Please describe in 500 words your teaching, equity, and engagement philosophy when creating a welcoming and supportive environment for students from historically underrepresented and marginalized groups. We are particularly interested in your understanding of anti-racism, equity, and equity mindedness, as it relates to ethnic studies and community college instruction. This might include, but is not limited to the following: Curriculum and program development and review related to anti-racism, decolonization, equity, and decentering whiteness.Participation in anti-racism and equity related workshops, institutes, and trainings and how you have applied that knowledge to the classroom6. Copies of transcripts of all college-level coursework. Transcripts must state that the Degree(s) has been conferred or awarded. A copy of a diploma may be submitted in addition to the transcripts. If selected for the position, official transcripts must be submitted prior to employment. Unofficial copies (both sides) will be accepted if the unofficial document includes a seal, watermark, or other proof that the document was provided by an educational institution.If transcripts are from an institution outside of the United States, applicants must provide a formal evaluation of their foreign degree(s) at the time of application.SRJC only accepts foreign transcripts that have been evaluated by a credential evaluation service accredited by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). For a full list of accepted evaluation services, please see NACES.7. If you do not possess minimum qualifications as noted under the Minimum Qualifications Section of the job posting, you must complete and attach the Faculty Equivalency Application(Download PDF reader) and supporting documents, including narrative synopsis, to your employment application in order to be considered. Please see the SRJC Faculty Equivalency Procedures, and the Equivalency Guide for Faculty Applicants (Download PDF reader) the Faculty Minimum Qualifications Self-Evaluation Checklist for more information for more information. 8. If applicable, copy of California Community College Credential (both sides).PLEASE SUBMIT ONLY MATERIALS REQUESTED. Candidate Accommodations: Candidates must be able to perform the job duties included in this job posting in order to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Accommodation requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis. If you are in need of special services or facilities due to a disability in order to apply or interview for this opening, please contact the Human Resources Department.CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT (Prior to beginning employment): In accordance with Federal Law all employees must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.Must be fingerprinted in California (no exceptions) and have background clearance (at applicant's expense).Must be willing to work on-site as determined by the department (the Sonoma County Junior College District does not offer ‘remote only’ assignments).Must take a TB test (once hired and every four years thereafter).Within 6 months of employment, must complete required District trainings on topics such as Sexual Harassment and Abusive Conduct Prevention, and Title IX, Mandated Reporter.ABOUT THE SONOMA COUNTY JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT Santa Rosa Junior College has been an integral part of the Sonoma County community and its rich history, beauty and culture for more than 100 years. SRJC is a public two-year community college, which serves the County of Sonoma and portions of Marin and Mendocino counties. The District has two campuses, located in Santa Rosa and Petaluma, California, two centers, a Public Safety Training Center located in Windsor, California, and the Robert Shone Agricultural Center located in Forestville, California, and our newest site in the Roseland area of the City of Santa Rosa. Students may choose from over 100 associate degree majors and certificate programs, complete courses toward the first two years of a bachelor’s degree program, or pursue courses for other professional or personal reasons. SRJC serves approximately 22,000 students each semester and is committed to inclusion, diversity, equity, anti-racism, and accessibility. The ideal candidate will share SRJC’s commitment to be an inclusive, diverse and sustainable learning community that engages the whole person. Please see the following Online Resources to learn more about SRJC: Office of the PresidentStudent ServicesAccreditationSRJC Factbook VISION: Santa Rosa Junior College commits to setting the standard in cultivating an accessible, open, barrier-free, sustainable environment for students, employees, and the community. The college envisions equitable, impactful, transformative, enriching, and holistic learning opportunities that inspire our students to thrive.MISSION: Santa Rosa Junior College transforms the lives of our culturally rich student body, employees, and community by cultivating a welcoming and antiracist environment, centered on social responsibility and cultural awareness. We offer exceptional teaching and learning in support of associate degree, certificate, transfer preparation, workforce preparation and community education programs, integrated with comprehensive student support services.Equal Employment Opportunity SRJC attracts and retains the most qualified faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. This is achieved through an inclusive recruitment strategy and a rigorous, thorough hiring process that begins with the fair and consistent evaluation of each application for minimum qualifications and demonstrated skills specific to each position/assignment. Because the ability to serve students from broad cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds and genders is a key commitment of the District mission, SRJC actively encourages applications from candidates who recognize the value that diversity brings to a professional educational community. Non Discrimination The Sonoma County Junior College District does not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnic group identification, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic condition, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or sexual orientation in any of its policies, procedures or practices; nor does the District discriminate against any employees or applicants for employment on the basis of their age. This non- discrimination policy covers admission, access and treatment in District programs and activities-- including but not limited to academic admissions, financial aid, educational services and athletics--and application for District employment. SRJC Strategic Plan Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Jeanne Clery Disclosure) Sonoma County Junior College District's annual security report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Sonoma County Junior College District; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. Link to read or obtain a full copy of this report. Paper copies of the full report are available upon request by contacting Police Department Records at (707) 527-4963 or by visiting the Sonoma County Junior College District Police Department located at 2032 Armory Drive, Pedroncelli Center, Santa Rosa Campus.
FILING DEADLINE: Position is open until filled. Initial application review deadline is March 3, 2025. Completed applications received by the application review deadline will be given priority consideration. It is the candidate's responsibility to be sure that ALL required materials, noted under the application procedures section of this job announcement are submitted. A completed application will have the following: Santa Rosa Junior College/SchoolJobs.com employment applicationReferencesCover LetterResume500-word Response to Diversity Prompt Copies of transcriptsFaculty Equivalency Application (if applicable)See Application Procedures for more informationTENTATIVE TIMELINE: The following timeline dates are tentative and subject to change, as determined by the screening committee: Application Review Deadline: March 3, 2025First Round of Interviews: April 7, 2025 - April 11, 2025Finalist Interviews: April 29, 2025Start Date: August 13th, 2025COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS Salary Range: Yearly Salary of $84,450 - $118,479 (24/25 Faculty Salary Schedule); Placement within this range is determined by teaching experience, other related professional experience, and academic degrees. Contracted salary is for 177 days per year (August through May) as specified in the All Faculty Association Contract, Article 8. AFA Contract - Articles Fringe benefits: The District offers a competitive benefit package which includes health & welfare (medical/dental/vision/life/long-term disability) benefits for employees and eligible dependents EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Santa Rosa Junior College is seeking an individual with demonstrated instructional skills to join an outstanding team of faculty and instructional administrators to provide high quality programs and services to our district, our community, and most importantly, our students. This is a full-time, regular contract position in the Ethnic Studies Department at Santa Rosa Junior College, beginning Fall Semester, August 2024. Appointments are contingent upon funding and Board approval.We are seeking equity-minded faculty who are committed to educating our diverse student population. SRJC supports equal access for all students and multi-ethnic global perspectives and cultural competencies. We value diversity that supports honesty and integrity in an environment of collegiality and mutual respect and compassion that includes civic engagement opportunities that contribute to real world problem solving and empathy to identify the challenges and address the needs of others. Candidates must have demonstrated instructional skills to join our outstanding team of faculty, staff and administrators to provide high quality programs and services to our district, our community, and most importantly to our students.DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION: The Department of Ethnic Studies at Santa Rosa Junior College, established in August 2022, is comprised of African-American Studies, Asian American Studies, Chicanx & Latinx Studies, and Native American Studies. As a new Department, we are seeking a dynamic -teacher whose scholarship and teaching are centered on the cultures and histories of communities that have played a vital force in shaping America. Towards this, we are hiring one tenure track position in Native American Studies We seek faculty, especially those from the communities that make up Ethnic Studies, who are innovators in their discipline and whose teaching pushes or exceeds disciplinary boundaries for new discoveries and new ideas. We seek a faculty colleague who is excited about teaching and working with students from a wide range of backgrounds. We are seeking a colleague with a steadfast commitment to vigorously confronting and dismantling white supremacy through education and multiracial collaboration and solidarity. The Native American Studies Program at Santa Rosa Junior College, situated on the traditional homelands of the Southern Pomo People in Santa Rosa and Coast Miwok in Petaluma, invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position of Native American Studies to teach a variety of interdisciplinary courses in Native American Studies.Native American Studies at Santa Rosa Junior College is an interdisciplinary program that offers students opportunities to study the governments, nations, cultures, social and political structures in American Indian societies and American Indian societies within the context of the United States. The Program's curriculum focuses on and prioritizes American Indian scholars, cultural-intellectual practices, traditional knowledge systems, and Indigenous teaching and leadership methodologies to engage all students in diverse learning experiences and grow their understanding and competency in American Indian Studies.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The successful applicant may teach pre-colonial cultural-intellectual systems, federal-Indian law, American Indians in California, urban Indians, sovereignty and social movements, gender identity difference, tribal administration, American Indian and First Nations oral traditions and literatures, and American Indian Studies/Ethnic Studies. Instructional duties include, but are not limited to: Teach lower division courses in Native American Studies (NAS) and Intro to Ethnic Studies including comparative courses, surveys, special topics courses, and other core courses within NAS. (Mode of instruction may include in-person, hybrid, online, and/or any combination thereof.)Collaborate with African American Studies, Asian American Studies, and Chicanx and Latinx Studies to support existing courses and develop new courses that satisfy the AA-Transfer Native American Ethnic Studies requirementParticipate in curriculum development and Native American Studies Program activitiesDevelop and maintain an active scholarly, cultural knowledge and/or creative agenda leading to professional development as appropriate to one's specialty areaAdvise and mentor studentsParticipate in service to the program, college, and communitySRJC recognizes and creates a welcoming community for its Native American faculty and students through the Native American Intertribal Student Council, Native American Summer Bridge Program, Intercultural Native American Center, Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Day Under the Oaks Native American Celebration, Multicultural Museum where traditional Native American art makes up the greatest portion of the collection, and the Native American Faculty and Staff Association. The Native American Studies Program offers both faculty and students the opportunity to thrive academically at Santa Rosa Junior College. SRJC offers courses at two campuses, located in Santa Rosa and Petaluma, as well as multiple satellite locations within the district, including online and high schools. While this assignment is for the Santa Rosa campus, please note the district reserves the right of assignment to any location, and that assignments could involve any combination of day or evening classes with weekly office hours being mandatory. Instructors assume responsibility for maintaining currency in the field, for updating existing courses and developing new curricula (including courses that serve community needs, such as short, non-credit, or online courses), assisting in the assessment of student learning outcomes, participating in department activities and other college service such as committee work, managing laboratories, and participating in community outreach on behalf of the college. For faculty job duties, please go to the Article 17: Job Descriptions of the AFA Contract at http://www.afa-srjc.org/Contract/Articles/art17.pdf.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
In order to be given consideration for this recruitment, applicants must submit the following documents by the filing deadline: A completed Santa Rosa Junior College/SchoolJobs.com employment application and responses to Agency-wide Questions. Please note resumes are not a substitute for completing the "Work Experience" section of the employment application. Applications will be considered incomplete if no work experience is listed, or if other required application fields are missing or incomplete. Contact information (phone number and email address) for three professional references. One reference must be from a supervisor. A brief cover letter explaining your interest in the position, including how you meet the minimum and preferred requirements and are qualified to perform the essential functions as listed in this section of the job posting.Current Resume. A 500-word response to the diversity prompt below: Please describe in 500 words your teaching, equity, and engagement philosophy when creating a welcoming and supportive environment for students from historically underrepresented and marginalized groups. We are particularly interested in your understanding of anti-racism, equity, and equity mindedness, as it relates to ethnic studies and community college instruction. This might include, but is not limited to the following: Curriculum and program development and review related to anti-racism, decolonization, equity, and decentering whiteness.Participation in anti-racism and equity related workshops, institutes, and trainings and how you have applied that knowledge to the classroom6. Copies of transcripts of all college-level coursework. Transcripts must state that the Degree(s) has been conferred or awarded. A copy of a diploma may be submitted in addition to the transcripts. If selected for the position, official transcripts must be submitted prior to employment. Unofficial copies (both sides) will be accepted if the unofficial document includes a seal, watermark, or other proof that the document was provided by an educational institution.If transcripts are from an institution outside of the United States, applicants must provide a formal evaluation of their foreign degree(s) at the time of application.SRJC only accepts foreign transcripts that have been evaluated by a credential evaluation service accredited by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). For a full list of accepted evaluation services, please see NACES.7. If you do not possess minimum qualifications as noted under the Minimum Qualifications Section of the job posting, you must complete and attach the Faculty Equivalency Application(Download PDF reader) and supporting documents, including narrative synopsis, to your employment application in order to be considered. Please see the SRJC Faculty Equivalency Procedures, and the Equivalency Guide for Faculty Applicants (Download PDF reader) the Faculty Minimum Qualifications Self-Evaluation Checklist for more information for more information. 8. If applicable, copy of California Community College Credential (both sides).PLEASE SUBMIT ONLY MATERIALS REQUESTED. Candidate Accommodations: Candidates must be able to perform the job duties included in this job posting in order to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Accommodation requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis. If you are in need of special services or facilities due to a disability in order to apply or interview for this opening, please contact the Human Resources Department.CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT (Prior to beginning employment): In accordance with Federal Law all employees must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.Must be fingerprinted in California (no exceptions) and have background clearance (at applicant's expense).Must be willing to work on-site as determined by the department (the Sonoma County Junior College District does not offer ‘remote only’ assignments).Must take a TB test (once hired and every four years thereafter).Within 6 months of employment, must complete required District trainings on topics such as Sexual Harassment and Abusive Conduct Prevention, and Title IX, Mandated Reporter.ABOUT THE SONOMA COUNTY JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT Santa Rosa Junior College has been an integral part of the Sonoma County community and its rich history, beauty and culture for more than 100 years. SRJC is a public two-year community college, which serves the County of Sonoma and portions of Marin and Mendocino counties. The District has two campuses, located in Santa Rosa and Petaluma, California, two centers, a Public Safety Training Center located in Windsor, California, and the Robert Shone Agricultural Center located in Forestville, California, and our newest site in the Roseland area of the City of Santa Rosa. Students may choose from over 100 associate degree majors and certificate programs, complete courses toward the first two years of a bachelor’s degree program, or pursue courses for other professional or personal reasons. SRJC serves approximately 22,000 students each semester and is committed to inclusion, diversity, equity, anti-racism, and accessibility. The ideal candidate will share SRJC’s commitment to be an inclusive, diverse and sustainable learning community that engages the whole person. Please see the following Online Resources to learn more about SRJC: Office of the PresidentStudent ServicesAccreditationSRJC Factbook VISION: Santa Rosa Junior College commits to setting the standard in cultivating an accessible, open, barrier-free, sustainable environment for students, employees, and the community. The college envisions equitable, impactful, transformative, enriching, and holistic learning opportunities that inspire our students to thrive.MISSION: Santa Rosa Junior College transforms the lives of our culturally rich student body, employees, and community by cultivating a welcoming and antiracist environment, centered on social responsibility and cultural awareness. We offer exceptional teaching and learning in support of associate degree, certificate, transfer preparation, workforce preparation and community education programs, integrated with comprehensive student support services.Equal Employment Opportunity SRJC attracts and retains the most qualified faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. This is achieved through an inclusive recruitment strategy and a rigorous, thorough hiring process that begins with the fair and consistent evaluation of each application for minimum qualifications and demonstrated skills specific to each position/assignment. Because the ability to serve students from broad cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds and genders is a key commitment of the District mission, SRJC actively encourages applications from candidates who recognize the value that diversity brings to a professional educational community. Non Discrimination The Sonoma County Junior College District does not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnic group identification, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic condition, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or sexual orientation in any of its policies, procedures or practices; nor does the District discriminate against any employees or applicants for employment on the basis of their age. This non- discrimination policy covers admission, access and treatment in District programs and activities-- including but not limited to academic admissions, financial aid, educational services and athletics--and application for District employment. SRJC Strategic Plan Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Jeanne Clery Disclosure) Sonoma County Junior College District's annual security report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Sonoma County Junior College District; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. Link to read or obtain a full copy of this report. Paper copies of the full report are available upon request by contacting Police Department Records at (707) 527-4963 or by visiting the Sonoma County Junior College District Police Department located at 2032 Armory Drive, Pedroncelli Center, Santa Rosa Campus.
Salary : $84,450 - $118,479
