Faculty Diversity Internship Program Pool (FDIP)

About the position

The Peralta Community College District invites applications for our Faculty Diversity Internship Program. The purpose of the program is to enhance the recruitment of qualified persons from diverse backgrounds pursuing their masters or doctoral degrees, or both, into faculty positions where such degrees are required in the Peralta Community College District, particularly for disciplines for which recruitment is difficult and for disciplines in which a shortage of qualified faculty is anticipated. The program also aims to enhance the recruitment of licensed qualified persons from diverse backgrounds currently pursuing an associate degree in vocational instructional positions, and to build a diverse and representative faculty.

Responsibilities

• Enhance recruitment of qualified persons from diverse backgrounds into faculty positions.
• Support recruitment of licensed qualified persons pursuing associate degrees in vocational instructional positions.
• Assist in building a diverse and representative faculty.

Requirements

• Current registration and in good standing at a college during the term(s) of the internship.
• Demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to diverse backgrounds.
• Graduate students with completion of at least one-half of Master's or Doctorate degree program at an accredited institution.
• Six years of related work experience and completion of half of an Associate degree OR two years of related work experience and completion of half of a Bachelor's degree.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in teaching or educational settings.
• Familiarity with community college environments and student needs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug insurance coverage.
• Life insurance of 150% of your income up to $100,000.
• Long-term disability coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• 19.10% of salary contribution to the State Teachers Retirement System (STRS).
• 10 days sick leave and holidays.