Folsom Lake College-Ethnic Studies (Black Studies) Assistant Professor
Folsom Lake College
Ethnic Studies (Black Studies) Assistant Professor
Job Posting Number: REQ01459
Salary: $55,957.82 – $105,605.51 Annually
Closing Date: 3/9/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Complete job description and application available online at: http://50.73.55.13/counter.php?id=316380
The faculty member shall be responsible for the following: teaching assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean; helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content; assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge in their regular teaching field; continuing professional development; utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position; assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review; serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance including accreditation and student co-curricular activities; assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean; fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of a full-time faculty member.
Position Salary Information:
Initial maximum salary placement is based on academic degree, upper/graduate level units earned, and/or related professional occupational experience per the Los Rios College Federation of Teachers Contract (Download PDF reader) (the initial maximum placement is Class V, Step 8). For more information on the step placement process, please click here.
Typical Duties
The instructional assignment may include, but is not limited to, teaching the following courses:
ETHNS 300 – Introduction to Ethnic Studies
ETHNS 320 – Introduction to African American Studies
ETHNS 321 – African American Policy and Law
The Ethnic Studies Department at Folsom Lake College is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism, social and environmental justice, and sustainability. Our work is grounded in the four autonomous core disciplines, African American/Black Studies, Asian American Studies, Chicanx/Latinx Studies, and American Indian/Native American Studies. We center the voices, histories, perspectives, and lived experiences of these disproportionately impacted communities and affirm our commitment to justice, equity, and the pursuit of decolonized, community-rooted knowledge. We seek a dynamic, equity-minded, motivated, and collegial full-time African American/Black Studies instructor. The successful candidate will teach a broad range of courses, including Introduction to Ethnic Studies and specialized courses in African American/Black Studies. Candidates should demonstrate culturally responsive teaching practices rooted in Ethnic Studies and African American/Black Studies pedagogy, commit to supporting disproportionately impacted student populations, focus on analyzing systems of power, privilege and oppression, develop student agency and civic engagement; and create learning environments where students succeed. In addition to teaching, the successful candidate will contribute to the continued growth and development of curriculum in their core discipline area(s) and will collaborate closely with colleagues and campus partners to advance the department’s mission. Teaching assignments may include on-campus courses, instruction at Folsom Lake College centers, and online modalities. Applicants should be prepared to engage in ongoing professional development related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism, as part of their faculty responsibilities.
Faculty may have an opportunity to teach Dual Enrollment courses while working in collaboration with partner high schools and with support from the Dual Enrollment Team to provide accessible, high-quality education to high school students earning college credit.
Assist in developing the Umoja Program, work with cohorts of students in the Umoja program who take ETHNS 320, and participate in campus-wide community events and programming.
To view a complete list of courses for this discipline, please visit the Programs and Majors webpage for the campus:
FLC Programs and Majors
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*
• All degrees must be from an accredited institution completed by August 20, 2026.
• Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.
* See Minimum Qualification Requirements
Application Instructions
Before You Apply:
Follow the steps below to ensure your application is complete and ready for review. Applicants not following the guidelines below may be disqualified. Do not submit additional materials not requested or you may be disqualified.
Required Application Documents:
Applicants must submit the following
• Los Rios Community College District Application
• Letter of Interest
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial Transcripts and/or Foreign Transcript Evaluation (see Transcript Requirements)
• Equivalency Determination Request Form (if applicable – see Minimum Qualification Requirements)
Minimum Qualification Requirements:
• Degree titles must match the stated qualifications exactly (word-for-word).
• If the degree title differs, or if it contains added, missing, or rearranged words, applicants must submit a completed Equivalency Determination Request Form for the application to be considered. See the Equivalency Determination Process webpage for details.
• Example: If a master’s in Psychology is required but the transcript lists Counseling Psychology and that title is not listed in the Minimum Qualifications, an Equivalency Determination Request Form must be submitted.
• Previously granted equivalencies must be attached for verification. Email hr-recruitment@losrios.edu for a replacement copy.
Transcript Requirements:
• Transcripts must be from an accredited U.S. institutions or approved foreign evaluation agency.
• Foreign transcript evaluations must be issued by an AICE (Association of International Credential Evaluation, Inc.) or NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) member agency. See the Foreign Transcript Evaluation webpage for details.
• Transcripts must clearly identify the degree(s) being used to meet the Minimum Qualifications.
• If more than one degree is required to meet the Minimum Qualifications (e.g., a bachelor’s and a master’s), transcripts for each degree must be included.
• Transcripts must show the degree title and indicate whether each degree is completed or in progress.
• If the degree is in progress, the application must state, the month and year the degree is expected to be attained.
Additional Instructions:
• Only information listed on the application and transcripts will be used to verify Minimum Qualifications.
• Applications stating “see resume” will be disqualified.
• Applications missing any required documentation will be disqualified.
| Position closing date. * | Monday, March 9, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Advertising contact * | Kady Gonzales |
| Email * | kady@adclub.com |
| Phone Number * | (209) 343-1900 |
| Institution/University * | Folsom Lake College |
| Position Title * | Ethnic Studies (Black Studies) Assistant Professor |
| Hiring department or institution * | Folsom Lake College |