The Equity Educator Intern Program is designed to provide hands-on/practical experience in an educational setting with a Faculty Ambassador for one semester. To enhance the Equity Educator’s introduction to the field of instruction, the program has the following two components: 1) approximately 16 hours of equity and student-centered training (at no cost to the Equity Educator) and 2) approximately 64 hours of classroom observation/program requirements, which includes no more than 6 hours of direct instruction. 

Individuals with Computer Science and Business backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply.

This program is also open to individuals interested in non-instructional faculty roles, such as individuals interested in becoming Counselors, Librarians, etc.

 

PROGRAM EXPECTATIONS/OPPORTUNITIES

Expectations for this position include: 

1. Attend the equity and student-centered training.
2. Attend every class meeting led by assigned Faculty Ambassador (for one course) in the Spring 2024 semester.
3. Meet with assigned Faculty Ambassador for a minimum of fifteen (15) minutes per week to discuss any questions, concerns, ideas, lesson plans, etc. 
4. Teach a minimum of three (3), not to exceed four (4), class sessions and/or trainings (for non-instructional positions). 
5. Meet with the assigned Faculty Ambassador for a minimum of thirty (30) minutes subsequent to each class session taught to exchange feedback. 
6. Observe at least one (1) other unassigned Faculty Ambassador’s class. 
7. Participate in a mid-semester facilitated discussion with Equity Educator cohort. 
8. Attend an end-of-semester debrief and celebration. 
9. Obtain guidance regarding the part-time faculty application and interview process. This could include interviewing for a part-time teaching position. 
10. The Faculty Ambassador is the instructor of record; respect their experience, knowledge, skills and abilities. 

The Equity Educator program obligation is approximately eighty (80) hours.

ELIGIBILITY

1. Graduate students within one (1) year of completion of a Master’s degree or Doctorate degree OR meet the minimum qualifications of a subject-matter discipline AND
2. No prior paid higher education teaching experience AND
3. Demonstrate the ability to utilize an equity mindset framework in and out of the classroom. 

COMPENSATION

The Equity Educator shall receive a stipend of $500 upon conclusion of the program and meeting all expectations outlined above.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS 

There are three (3) required documents to apply for this internship:

1. Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV) 
2. Applicable Transcripts
3. A cover letter (maximum of 2 pages) addressing the following:
   • Briefly describe your career goals and interest in teaching and/or serving at a community college, as well as why you want to be a part of this program.
   • How is equity and higher education related to one another? As an Equity Educator, how would you create a classroom and/or campus culture that intentionally supports the success of students from different backgrounds, particularly for African-American, Latin(o)(a)(e)(x), and Native American students with intersecting identities, such as LGBTQIA+, visible and invisible disabilities, and any other disproportionately impacted populations?   
   • Provide specific examples that reflect your demonstrated experience understanding the needs of historically underrepresented populations.
   • Your anticipated class and/or work schedule for the Spring 2024 term. 

**Please note that transcripts are needed in order to assess if applicants meet the requirements for this opportunity. Applications submitted without transcripts will be disqualified.