Reports to:Dean, School of Arts & Sciences Position Type:Full-Time, 3-year contract Compensation:$85,000-$110,000, commensurate with experience Deadline:Preference given to applications received by October 1, 2026 Target Start Date:August 1, 2027
Menlo College seeks well-qualified applicants for a full-time faculty position to offer courses supporting the Latino Leadership Program, and to serve as faculty director of the program. Candidates might come from multiple disciplines relevant to the program, including but not limited to Chicano Studies, History, Latino Studies, Political Science, or Sociology. Preference will be given to candidates who can also deliver courses in the political science minor. We are particularly interested in a candidate with a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and who will contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in higher education through their teaching or other related areas.
The successful candidate should have an earned PhD from a reputable university in hand prior to the start of the Fall 2027 semester (August 2027). Preference will be given to candidates with a strong record of effective undergraduate teaching as the instructor of record. Candidates must be able and qualified to teach undergraduate classes related to the program. They must also possess strong interpersonal skills and be able to work in a collaborative and collegial environment.
The position requires undergraduate teaching in the Latino Leadership Program, mentoring and advising undergraduate students, and active ongoing engagement in shared governance and other service assignments at the collegiate level, including assessment of learning. The usual faculty load is 12 units (usually four three-unit classes) each semester. In the first year of teaching at Menlo College, this load will generally be reduced to 9 units/semester (three three-unit classes).
Menlo College created the Latino Leadership Program in 2025 to empower exceptional leadership for stronger democratic institutions and improved civic health. The program provides students with the skills, mentorship, and opportunities they need to realize their full academic and professional leadership potential and to inspire meaningful engagement and leadership opportunities within, and for, Latino communities. The program benefits Menlo College students of all races and ethnicities in achieving their academic and career goals. Latino Leadership Program students are part of an interactive cohort of scholars engaging in relevant coursework and co-curricular programming that includes off-campus field trips and on-campus workshops designed to enhance their academic and personal development and success, thereby cultivating the next generation of leaders.
Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, Menlo College is a small, residential liberal arts and business college dedicated to preparing students to be Future Ready Now. Through a highly personalized educational experience that combines rigorous academics, applied learning, mentorship, and direct access to one of the world’s most innovative economies, Menlo College helps students convert education into measurable career and life outcomes. Guided by advisors invested in every student’s journey, Menlo empowers graduates to explore, adapt, lead with purpose, and launch lives of impact in a rapidly changing world.
Submitted applications should include a letter of interest that discusses teaching philosophy and research interests, a current CV, names and contact information for 3 references, and teaching evaluations (if available). Submission of materials as PDF attachments is strongly encouraged. Please submit materials by October 1, 2026 to:
Menlo College Attn: Human Resources Department| 1000 El Camino Real, Atherton, CA 94027-4301 Or via email to hr@menlo.edu
Menlo College is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity. All prospective Menlo College employees are required to satisfy a background check, as well as clearance annually for the operation of a motor vehicle on behalf of Menlo College.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. All prospective Menlo College employees are required to satisfy a criminal background check. Menlo College is committed to a firm policy of equal employment opportunity.
