Monterey Peninsula Community District is committed to educational equity for all students. As outlined in MPC’s Mission, Vision, Values, and Institutional Goals as well as the District's Governing Board Goals, Equal Employment Opportunity Plan, and Student Equity Plan. We provide students with a rich and dynamic learning experience that celebrates differences - emphasizing collaboration, engaging students in and out of the classroom, and encouraging them to realize their goals and become global citizens and socially responsible leaders. When you join our team at Monterey Peninsula College, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative, and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice requiring broad collaboration among faculty, classified staff, administration, students, and community partners. MPC seeks a diverse pool of applicants interested in working in an environment which values flexibility, openness to change, collaboration, respect for others and their points of view, and involvement in College activities, all with the goal of meeting the needs of our diverse student population. The District does not discriminate on the basis of ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, marital status, disability, or sexual orientation in any of its policies, practices, or procedures.

Monterey Peninsula College is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is an affiliate of the statewide Umoja Community of California Community Colleges. Monterey Peninsula College has a diverse student population that is a reflection of the communities it serves.

We design our practices and services to meet the needs of students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, orientations, and intersections of these identities, and others not yet identified. Therefore, we prioritize applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to a professional educational community. The successful candidate will be an equity-minded individual dedicated to collaborating with faculty, classified staff, administration, students, and community partners who are also committed to closing equity gaps. An equity-minded individual is a person who already does or has demonstrated the desire to:

1. Hold themselves accountable as educators for closing equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices;

2. Reframe inequities as a problem of practice and view the elimination of inequities as an individual and collective responsibility;

3. Implement positive race-consciousness and embrace human difference;

4. Reflect on institutional and teaching practices and make them more culturally responsive; and

5. Collaborate with colleagues on equity-related initiatives.

Monterey Peninsula College seeks employees who value mentorship and working in a collegial, collaborative environment, guided by a commitment to helping all students achieve their educational or career goals. All departments value collaboration across disciplines to create inclusive, integrated, and interdisciplinary learning experiences. Therefore, faculty are expected to be willing to use different and innovative learning and teaching methods appropriate to the variety of students they serve.
The Position

Monterey Peninsula College seeks a full-time, tenure-track faculty member in Ethnic Studies. The ideal candidate for the position will share the College’s commitment to educating a diverse student population.

The duties below are representative of the duties of the classification and are not intended to cover all of the duties performed by the incumbent(s) of any position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the scope of work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this classification.

Core Instructional Faculty Functions:

1. Teach courses in the ethnic studies discipline in accordance with the official Course Outlines of Record and as scheduled to meet student and curricular needs and promote equitable student learning and achievement.

2. Design and deliver academic courses and programs that reflect relevant discipline and industry standards and support equitable attainment of learning outcomes and achievement of educational goals.

3. Assist with systematic review and assessment of academic courses and programs by participating in College processes, including outcomes assessment and program review, to inform improvements and advance equitable outcomes and student achievement.

4. Collaborate with other faculty to enhance instruction, curriculum, and student success.

5. Participate in the development and/or selection of course materials, equipment and technology, and online education that will enhance course offerings of the department and support student success.

6. Maintain expertise in current teaching methodologies, technologies, and curricula and develop new instructional materials and techniques that meet student and curricular needs and promote equitable student learning and achievement.

7. Provide students with support during regularly scheduled office hours.

8. Serve as a member of division, department, and college committees.

9. Perform other duties as required by contract, collective bargaining agreement, and general institutional needs in a timely manner.

10. Provide instruction and student support at a variety of times and locations--including day, evening, and online and at the Monterey campus, Marina campus, Seaside campus, and/or other designated locations--that meet student and curricular needs and promote equitable student learning and achievement.

Discipline-Specific Functions:

• Teach a wide variety of courses within the discipline, including introductory courses in ethnic studies and courses in the sub-disciplines of African American studies, Native American studies, Asian American studies, and Chicano studies.

• Participate in Ethnic Studies curriculum development and outcomes assessment and as necessary maintain and improve the instructional program.

• Engage in Ethnic Studies co-curricular activities, including planning, implementing, and teaching in special programs (e.g., Umoja, dual enrollment, etc.) designed to support student success.

• Develop appropriate syllabi for each Ethnic Studies course ensuring that each syllabus conforms to the approved curriculum, has appropriate content and pedagogy, and reflects currency in the field of Ethnic Studies.

• Work collaboratively for the support of the department with the faculty of the department, division, and college as a whole.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s in African-American/Black/Africana Studies or Latino Studies, La Raza Studies, Chicana/o Studies, or Asian-American Studies, or Native American/ American Indian Studies.

OR

Master’s in Ethnic Studies.

OR

The equivalent

AND

Demonstrate an understanding of, sensitivity to and appreciation for the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, disability, gender identity, religious, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of students attending a community college.

Desirable Qualifications

• Readiness to teach Ethnic Studies, Asian American Studies, African American Studies, Chicano/a Studies, and Native American Studies at the community college level

• Academic preparation and/or teaching experience in African American Studies

• Demonstrated ability to teach from an interdisciplinary lens and through the application of intersectionality and other critical theory perspectives

• Demonstrated interest in supporting minoritized students, such as actively advising a student club, collaborating with learning centers, and/or working with student tutors

• Demonstrated ability to effectively engage and support high school students in college-level coursework and support student success in dual enrollment pathways

• Experience with and/or training related to culturally responsive curriculum and teaching practices (e.g., equitable grading practices, bilingual abilities, etc.)

• Demonstrated ability to teach effectively and support student success in both face-to-face and online (synchronous and asynchronous) modalities

DEGREE EQUIVALENCY
Should the applicant possess a degree(s) with similar content to those listed for the relevant discipline but the degree has a different title or area of expertise or coursework that is different than the Minimum Qualifications listed in the job announcement, please complete an Equivalency Application utilizing the link below and submit with your application.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS

Where appropriate, please highlight in your cover letter and/or resume how your experience and work has encompassed social justice or DEI (diversity, equity, inclusion) principles.

All applicants are required to submit:

- A completed online District application form, submitted via our website.

- A resume/curriculum vitae that details all relevant education, training, and teaching experience (including courses taught), and other work experience

- All undergraduate and graduate academic transcripts. Unofficial copies may be submitted with the application; official copies will be required at the time of the interview. For foreign degrees, you are required to attach an evaluation for US equivalency.

- A cover letter including details of how you meet the items listed in the desirable qualifications.

- A diversity statement including a detailed response to how you have implemented or demonstrated your sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Please submit ALL of the following:

• One (1) current letter of recommendation, which includes the recommender’s contact information

AND

• Please provide a sample introductory lesson plan for a one-hour class session for an Introduction to Asian American and Pacific Islander Studies course

APPLICATION DEADLINE

A completed application and supplemental materials must be submitted online by March 1st, 2026, at 11:59 P.M. PST. Monterey Peninsula College reserves the right to close, continue, cancel, postpone or restart the recruitment at any time.

Only items listed above will be reviewed by the screening committee. Please upload your materials as PDF files and use file names that clearly reflect the contents of each attachment.

SALARY

Initial salary placement is based on the current Full-Time Faculty Salary Schedule A. The starting annual salary range is $72,167 - $118,663, and is based on verification of education and experience for column and step placement. In addition to the base salary, the successful candidate may also earn an annual Doctoralstipend of $3,290 or an annual multiple Master’s stipend of $2,332, if applicable.

BENEFITS

Monterey Peninsula College offers excellent employee benefits, including health, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and an employee assistance program (EAP). The College also provides sick leave and contributes to the retirement plan. For more information on current benefits, pleaseview the benefits at a glance here.

ASSIGNMENT

The assigned work year is 175.5 days per academic year. Review MPC’s current 2026-2027 Academic Calendar for specific dates.

If you have any questions regarding your application, please contact: recruitment@mpc.edu

It is important to acknowledge that first-generation and underrepresented students often become first-generation and underrepresented professional staff or faculty. Transitioning into staff and faculty roles is not a seamless or intuitive process. MPC recognizes this fact and works to provide a high level of support to new first-generation and underrepresented professionals. MPC commits to supporting new professionals through mentorship and connections to help them develop a sense of belonging throughout the application, onboarding and ongoing employment phases of the process.

CANDIDATE TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT

Monterey Peninsula College will provide up to $1,000 travel reimbursement to eligible candidates. A candidate is eligible for travel reimbursement when they have participated in an in-person interview for first- and/or second-level interviews, and when they live 50 miles or more from the College.