Humanities: Contract Instructor-College Credit

Closing Date: 09/11/2026

Location: San Diego City College

Pay Information:

Position Equivalent FTE:

1.0 FTE

No. Months: Position Number: 002858

FLSA Status: Exempt (does not accrue overtime)

Position Type: Academic

Bargaining Unit: AFT/College Faculty

Range: (na)

Department: School of Arts, Hum, Comm & Telecomm

The Position:

Applications are now being accepted for a position of Assistant Professor, Humanities, beginning Spring 2027 (January 25, 2027) at San Diego City College. While the current vacancy is at City College, applicants should understand that they are subject to assignment at any District facility at the option of the Chancellor.

Classification Description:

Desired Qualifications:

- Ability and desire to effectively teach lower and upper division course levels to community college students inclasses both on and off campus and consisting of native and non-native speakers of English.

- Ability and desire to effectively teach in a range of modalities including face-to-face, hybrid, and fully online.

- Experience teaching special populations and working in programs such as College and Career Access Pathways (CCAP) for high schools, justice-impacted, veterans, AAPI, Puente, Umoja, etc.

- Ability to create effective lessons incorporating innovative and current andragogy, instruction, methodologies, and technology.

- Ability and desire to assume department leadership in areas including but not limited to course or program level coordination, curriculum, professional development, and instructional support and resources.

- Ability and desire to assume some District and/or college program coordination.

- Commitment to and participation in ongoing professional learning.

- Ability and willingness to use research for innovation in the classroom.

- Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

- Experience working with students from diverse socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds; sexual orientation and gender expression; different levels of academic preparation; and varying physical and learning abilities.

- Ability to work collaboratively and navigate conflict or disagreements with students, Classified Professionals, faculty, and administrators.

- Demonstrates cultural competency, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff.

Foreign Degree:

Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services http://www.naces.org/members.html or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC.https://www.acei-global.org/evaluation-services/. A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your on-line application.

Commitment to Diversity:

All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and classified professionals.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To ensure consistency, fairness, and alignment with our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA), please submit only the materials specifically requested in this posting (e.g., no personal photos, articles, etc.). Be sure to upload the required documents using the respective document name labels. Uploading extraneous materials, unless explicitly requested, may result in your application not being reviewed. Only complete application packets will be forwarded to the committee.

Application materials sent via mail, fax, or email will not be accepted. All correspondence, including interview invitations, will be communicated via email.

We are dedicated to maintaining the confidentiality of all inquiries, nominations, and applications in the strictest confidence, and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

- Complete online application;

- Curriculum Vitae or Resume;

- Syllabus for Humanities class;

- Unofficial undergraduate transcripts; AND

- Unofficial graduate transcripts.

- Equivalency Request (required if applicable)

- Foreign Degree Evaluation (required if applicable)

Tentative Timeline (Subject to Amendments):

Posting 8/11/2026

Closing 09/11/2026

Interviews 9/24-25/2026

Final Interviews 10/26/2026

Conditions of Employment:

SELECTED CANDIDATE IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT:

- Submit “official” transcripts as stated on application (From all institutions listed in the online application);

- Provide a Tuberculosis Clearance Certificate for initial appointment (Note: The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment);

- Verification of immunization against influenza, pertussis, and measles is required for employment in child development centers per California Senate Bill 792, and must be received before assignment start date;

- Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer at the District's expense (Clearance must be received prior to first day of employment);

- Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States as required by the I9 Employment Eligibility Verification form; AND,

- Attend a new hire processing appointment in People, Culture, and Technology Services located at the District Administrative Offices.

EMPLOYMENT AFTER RETIREMENT

If you accept a contract (permanent) position with SDCCD and are a retired annuitant with CalPERS or CalSTRS, you must reinstate from your retirement system. Please reference the https://www.calpers.ca.gov/page/retirees/working-after-retirement/reinstatement-from-retirement or http://www.calstrs.com/general-information/retirement-after-reinstatement-enhancements website for further information.

Additional Information:

Please note that an employee may be transferred to any site at the option of the Chancellor.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

SDCCD provides a comprehensive fringe benefit package for its full-time academic employees. The District contributes toward the cost of the premium (including dependent coverage) for the medical insurance plan options. Additional benefits include dental, vision, sick leave, vacation and opportunities for professional development. Contract employees become members of the State Teachers' Retirement System (STRS) upon appointment.

Posting Number: AC01184

To apply, visit: https://apptrkr.com/9790612

All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff.

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