Are you interested in creating an amazing educational environment for students who are part of an equity driven community? Faculty at Cabrillo College provide quality programs and services to students that promote their diverse and evolving needs as they progress toward their individual educational goals. Come join us in our vision to improve the world one student at a time!

Starting Salary Range: $60,189 to $92,390 per year, salary placement determined by documented education and experience; maximum initial salary step placement on the faculty salary schedule is step 9. An annual doctoral stipend of $4,018 is granted to eligible faculty.

Excellent benefits, including quality health insurance at a *LOW COST for you and your family! Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, life, short and long term, and vision (optional) insurance provided at a share of cost on a pretax basis, CalSTRS Retirement and an Employee Assistance Program.  *Depending on health plan selections, in many cases full-time employee net out-of-pocket for benefit premiums may be as low as $0.  Please see the Benefits link on the HR webpage for more information.

College Commitment to Equity and Diversity
Our ideal candidate will share and participate in Cabrillo's commitment to the values of diversity and equity while serving its socioeconomically and ethnically diverse student community. In the Fall of 2020, 58% of Cabrillo students are members of minoritized populations, identifying themselves as LatinX (48%), Multi Ethnic (5%), Asian (2%), Black Non-Hispanic (1%), Filipino (1%), American Indian/Alaskan Native (<1%) and Pacific Islander (<1%).  
 
Cabrillo is proud to be an Hispanic Serving Institution, enrolling 48% Hispanic students, and recent data from spring 2021 indicate that the college has closed the achievement gap for graduation success (50% of graduates are Hispanic). The college is also proud of its diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, having established Board goals of supporting antiracism efforts and promoting a year-long equity reading certificate program for faculty, staff, and managers.  

Cabrillo is proud to be a part of the California Guided Pathways project helping students achieve their educational goals by providing a clear roadmap to completion.

About the College: Cabrillo College is highly regarded for its success of transfer and career education, and currently serves over 11,400 students each semester. Cabrillo transfers many of its students to three nearby universities – the University of California at Santa Cruz, San Jose State University, and California State University at Monterey Bay. Cabrillo's career education is closely connected to the nearby agricultural and farming industries as well as the Silicon Valley business environment.

About the Community: Santa Cruz County is situated on the northern coast of beautiful Monterey Bay.  The county has four predominant regions:  the northern coast that includes the urban areas of Santa Cruz, Soquel, Capitola, and Aptos; the mountainous north that separates Santa Cruz County from Silicon Valley, the San Lorenzo River Valley; and the agricultural south county that includes Watsonville and Corralitos on the way to Monterey, Carmel, and Salinas.  With more than 29 miles of beaches, over 14 state parks, 2 colleges, over 70 wineries, hundreds of places to dine, a symphony, an NBA G League team, museums, a Shakespeare company and so much more, there’s something for everyone here.

Faculty at Cabrillo College actively participate in curriculum development, program planning, and serve on participatory governance committees. Cabrillo provides an excellent opportunity to learn, collaborate, create, and make a difference in the lives of its diverse student body and community.

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY: This full-time, tenure track instructor will enjoy a 175-Day work schedule. The position begins on Monday, August 22, 2022 pending Governing Board ratification. Classes may be in a traditional "in class" setting, online, or hybrid format scheduled over summer and/or winter months, and at various campus locations including days, evenings, and/or weekends.

Our ideal candidate has a background in Chicana/o/x-Latina/o/x Studies, preferably with an intersectional framework. They will demonstrate an understanding of and responsiveness to the needs, concerns, and goals of community college students from diverse backgrounds including ethnicity, race, culture, language, immigration status, ancestry, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, family status, veteran status, and/or physical or mental disability. This position requires an appreciation of the cultural wealth students bring to their college experience, particularly those with African American, Asian American/Pacific Islander, Latino/a/x, and Native American heritage.  

We seek a candidate who possesses an understanding of the benefits diversity brings to a professional educational community. The successful candidate will be an equity-minded individual committed to collaborating with faculty across disciplines, classified staff, administration, students, and community partners who are also committed to closing equity gaps. An equity-minded individual is a person who:

• Reframes inequities as a problem of practice and views the elimination of inequities as an individual and collective responsibility

• Understands the importance of holding ourselves accountable as educators for closing equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices

• Adopts a critical, de-colonial and anti-racist framework that is mindful of intersectionality

• Assesses institutional and teaching practices aiming to make them more culturally responsive

• Advocates for equity-minded, community-centered college initiatives.

• Demonstrated commitment to ethnic studies through involvement in academic, professional, and/or community organizations and activities.

• Knowledge of the major epistemological and theoretical frameworks informing the discipline of ethnic studies, including intersectionality.

• Expertise and experience in ethnic studies pedagogy that bridges scholarship, social justice, and community activism.

• Preparedness to promote anti-racism across the curriculum, classroom, and campus community.

• Capacity to fulfill department leadership responsibilities including, but not limited to, curriculum and program development, assessment of program learning outcomes, and conducting annual and 6-year program reviews.

• Demonstrated potential to build partnerships with community members and organizations.

• Adeptness in adapting to evolving circumstances, engaging with multiple perspectives, and communicating with effectiveness and collegiality.

About the Department: 

Cabrillo College is establishing an Ethnic Studies Department to serve the needs of all students. We are seeking a dynamic educator, leader, and community builder to help us further realize our vision of providing student-centered, equity-driven, anti-racist, and decolonizing curriculum and instruction across the college. Cabrillo College currently has a Skills Certificate in Latin American and Latino/a/x Studies. Cabrillo is currently aiming to create an associates degree in Ethnic Studies to add to our current Skills Certificate in Latin American and Latino/a/x Studies, and to add an associate degree in Social Justice Studies with an emphasis in Latin American and Latino/a/x Studies that is pending approval at the California Community College Chancellor's Office.

Although the Ethnic Studies Department will be based in the Human Arts and Social Sciences (HASS) Division alongside disciplines such as anthropology, history, political science, sociology, and women’s studies, our goal is to build on existing cross-disciplinary relationships and further connect the social and behavioral sciences, arts, and humanities. This new department will be well-situated to collaborate with Student Affairs, including the Office of Student Equity. 

• Teach assigned classes, which may include evening or off-campus assignments

• Engage in participatory governance committees, processes, and initiatives such as Guided Pathways

• Maintain timely and accurate records of student enrollment, attendance, and academic progress

• Provide academic assistance and related services to students during scheduled office hours

• Cooperate with and participate as may be required in District investigations and/or student grievance matters of alleged unlawful harassment, discrimination, and retaliation

• Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff

• Complete required District trainings such as Title IX, Mandated Reporter, EEO/Diversity/Elimination of Bias, Workplace Safety, etc.

Required Education from a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accredited organization and licensure qualifications in one of the two disciplines listed below:

• Master’s in the ethnic studies field OR
• Master’s in American Studies/Ethnicity, Latino Studies, La Raza Studies, Central American Studies, Latin American Studies, Cross Cultural Studies, Race and Ethnic relations, Asian-American Studies, or African-American Studies OR
• The *Equivalent OR
• A lifetime California Community College Instructor Credential in Ethnic Studies

• Master’s in the interdisciplinary area OR Master’s in one of the disciplines included in the interdisciplinary area and upper division or graduate course work in at least one other constituent discipline (NOTE: The interdisciplinary studies discipline is provided to allow for those cases where it is locally determined that a course must be taught by someone with qualifications that exceed a single discipline. The constituent disciplines can include any disciplines found in the Master’s List.)
• The *Equivalent OR
• A lifetime California Community College Instructor Credential in Interdisciplinary Studies

*Equivalency Application Form and Process link

Why would I complete the Equivalency Form when I am already completing an application and have a relevant degree? To determine whether your current education, or exact discipline, and/or experience is "equivalent," you must submit an Equivalency Form to initiate a review by the Equivalency Committee at Cabrillo College and so that your application can move forward and be considered by the search committee. 

Still working on completing your degree? Applicants currently working on the required degree(s) for the position are encouraged to apply with the understanding that they must complete the Equivalency Form and attach supporting documentation with their application.

For additional information, please review our Applicant FAQ’s here.

Required Professional Expertise:

• Currency and depth of knowledge in the applicable professional field, curriculum development, review and assessment of student learning outcomes

• Knowledge and understanding of programs such as Guided Pathways, that address commitment to equity-minded and culturally responsive teaching strategies enhancing student success 

• Work cooperatively and demonstrate sensitivity to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of students, administrators, faculty, and staff

• Effective oral and written communication skills and effective use of technology

• Evidence of professional activities and service beyond primary teaching assignments

Desired Qualifications/Performance Expectations:

• Successful online teaching experience

• Experience teaching ethnic studies, preferably at the community college or lower-division level

• Experience teaching Introduction to Latino/a/x Studies or related courses

• Familiarity with the use of technology in innovative, forward-thinking teaching and learning practices

• Bilingual skill in English/Spanish

• Experience in community engagement and outreach

• Experience mentoring and supporting students in the transfer process

APPLICATION PROCESS

1. Completed application

2. Resume

3. Answer Supplemental Questions

4. Attach one of the following:

• Unofficial transcripts from all colleges attended displaying any degrees conferred (copies, and downloads are acceptable). Foreign transcripts must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency at the applicant’s expense – click here for more information OR

• Copy of lifetime California Community College Instructor credential in ethnic studies, front and back (if applicable) OR

• Equivalency Form – click here Submit this form with supporting materials if you do not possess the minimum qualifications as listed in the job announcement and feel you have the equivalent education and/or experience. Unofficial transcripts must accompany this form. Graduate students currently working on the required degree are encouraged to apply, with the understanding that the degree must be completed and confirmed by July 1, 2022.

Please note: All application materials must be received by 11:59 pm on the closing date indicated above.

Meeting the posted requirements does not guarantee an interview. A teaching demonstration / presentation may be a part of the interview, and finalists will be invited to return for a second interview. All notifications will be via email, and by accessing your application profile. Candidates invited in for an interview are slated for February/March 2022.