Assistant/Associate Adjunct Faculty in Ethnic Studies (ES 102) Youth Cultures

Saint Mary’s College of California

Moraga, CA

ID: 7119803
Posted: January 5, 2023
Application Deadline: January 19, 2023

Job Description

Assistant/Associate Adjunct Faculty in Ethnic Studies (ES 102) Youth Cultures

Location: Moraga, CA

Open Date: Jan 05, 2023

Deadline: Jan 19, 2023 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description:
Founded in 1863, Saint Mary's is a residential campus nestled 20 miles east of San Francisco in the picturesque Moraga Valley. Based in the Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts traditions, Saint Mary's currently enrolls more than 4,000 students from diverse backgrounds in undergraduate and graduate programs. The De La Salle Christian Brothers, the largest teaching order of the Roman Catholic Church, guide the spiritual and academic character of the College.

As a comprehensive and independent institution, Saint Mary's offers undergraduate and graduate programs integrating liberal and professional education. Saint Mary's reputation for excellence, innovation and responsiveness in education stems from its vibrant heritage as a Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts institution. An outstanding, committed faculty and staff that value shared inquiry, integrative learning and student interaction bring these traditions to life in the 21st century. The College is committed to the educational benefits of diversity.

The Ethnic Studies Program of Saint Mary's College of California is seeking a candidate with Ethnic Studies expertise to teach Youth Cultures in Spring 2023.

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 11:30am - 12:50pm

This course is an introduction to the field of critical Youth Studies that discusses the social constructions of youth culture and identity across time, space and social historical movements. The course focuses upon key concepts and theories of youth that intersect across social positions (i.e., race, gender, sexuality, class and ethnicity) in the U.S.

In addition to teaching, instructors in the Ethnic Studies program are expected to hold regular office hours (three hours a week) to provide students with support outside of the classroom. Course design must follow the program's common syllabus, meeting the
requirements described.

This course will be taught in person on the Moraga campus.

Qualifications:

Master's Degree in ES, education or related field Required: doctorate Preferred.

Teaching experience in Ethnic Studies and discussion-based courses required.

A commitment to social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Knowledge or research on youth cultures of historically under-represented comunities.

Applicants must reside in California.

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/3779357

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