African-American Studies Instructor, (Temporary, Part-Time Pool)

City College of San Francisco; San Francisco, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 225,000; Part time

Job summary

City College of San Francisco seeks a part-time African-American Studies Instructor to join a temporary, probationary pool. The instructor will teach AFAM courses on campus or at other CCSF sites, contribute to curriculum development, and assess student outcomes.

The role emphasizes culturally responsive and anti-racist pedagogy, with flexible scheduling including day, evening, and online classes. Applications accepted on an ongoing basis through Oct 2026.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in African-American/Black/Africana Studies or equivalent; or BA in African-American/Black/Africana Studies plus MA in Ethnic Studies.

Responsibilities

• Teach AFAM courses (AFAM 30, 40, 42, 55, 60) in-person, hybrid, or online at CCSF campuses or partner sites.
• Develop current course curriculum and content.
• Evaluate and report student learning outcomes for each course taught.
• Teach day, evening, weekend, and online classes as required.
• Submit Census reports and grades in a timely manner.
• Participate in department and college functions.
• Support and engage in culturally responsive, inclusive and anti-racist pedagogy and trainings.
• Participate in diversity, equity, inclusion training and related pedagogy.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Education

Master’s Degree in African-American/Black/Africana Studies OR Bachelor’s in African-American/Black/Africana Studies and Master’s in Ethnic Studies

Job description

African-American Studies Instructor, (Temporary, Part-Time Pool)

City College of San Francisco will accept applications with all required supporting documentation at any time until October 2026. Screening and interviews can be conducted at any point in time as the department desires; a part‑time hiring pool or pools will be developed and be in effect for a one‑year period from which temporary appointments will be made on an as‑needed basis.

Posting Summary

Position Title

African-American Studies Instructor, (Temporary, Part-Time Pool)

Posting Type

Posting Type Wide Distribution

Department

Department African-American Studies

Campus

Campus Ocean Campus

Location

Job Category

Job Category Faculty (Credit Program)

Salary (Applicant View)

Rate is set in accordance with the City College of San Francisco Faculty Salary Schedule for hourly assignments. Currently the rate upon entry is from $123.62 to $163.69 per hour depending upon placement.

Temporary, Part-Time Pool

EC §87482

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Faculty - Part-Time

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time/Part Time Part Time

Start Date

End Date

Position Description

Part-Time African-American Studies Instructor would be responsible for the instruction of one or more of the following African-American Studies (AFAM) courses: AFAM 30: African-American Consciousness, AFAM 40: The Black Experience in CA, AFAM 42: Theories History of Race and Ethnicity, AFAM 55: From Funk to Hip-Hop, & AFAM 60: African American Women in the U.S. during the fall and spring semesters.

Job Duties

1. 1. Teach one or more of the following African-American Studies (AFAM) courses AFAM 30, AFAM 40, AFAM 42, AFAM 55, and AFAM 60. Teach in-person day, afternoon, evening, hybrid, and/or online classes at the college and at other non-campus sites where CCSF classes are taught.
2. 2. Develop relevant and current course curriculum and content
3. 3. Evaluate and report student learning outcomes (SLO’s) for courses taught each semester.
4. 4. Teach day, evening, weekend, and/or online classes, or classes at one or more sites as required.
5. 5. Submit Census report and grades in a timely manner.
6. 6. Participate in a positive and collegial manner in department or college functions.
7. 7. Support and engage in an innovative culture of culturally responsive, inclusive and anti-racist practices as it relates to student success with an awareness of student equity gaps. Participate in required department, division, and school meetings, professional development sessions and trainings, and Flex Days.
8. 8. Participate in ongoing training on diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racist pedagogy.
9. 9. Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

1. 1. Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities to work with community college students with disabilities, various sexual orientations, and diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
2. 2. Earned Master’s Degree in African-American/Black/Africana Studies from an accredited institution; OR THE EQUIVALENT ; OR Earned Bachelor’s Degree in African-American/Black/Africana Studies AND Master’s Degree in Ethnic Studies from an accredited institution; OR THE EQUIVALENT .

[If you would like to claim education equivalency for the formal educational requirement, the “Faculty Equivalency Application Form” is available on the left side margin. This form will be considered as part of the application materials and must be submitted on or before the filing deadline as indicated on this job posting.]

[The degree major(s) posted on an applicant’s transcript(s) must be exactly as listed above under the degree requirements. Otherwise applicant must claim education equivalency for the formal educational requirement. Applicants who are currently enrolled in Ph.D. programs that do not award a master’s degree also need to claim education equivalency. The “Faculty Equivalency Application Form” is available on the left side margin. This form will be considered as part of the application materials and must be submitted on or before the filing deadline as indicated on this job posting.]

Desirable Qualifications

1. 1. Masters of Arts in Ethnic Studies or related field with an emphasis on the African-American or Africana experience, and/or the African Diaspora.
2. 2. Community college teaching experience in a multi-cultural/multi-ethnic setting.
3. 3. Experience working within the African-American or communities of the African Diaspora, and/or professional work experience in addition to classroom teaching.
4. 4. Demonstrate knowledge and expertise of African-American communities, culture, and history.
5. 5. Experience working with socially, culturally, and ethnically diverse student and faculty population.
6. 6. Online teaching experience.
7. 7. Experience managing and working with student organizations
8. 8. Evidence of successful instructional experience at the university or college level using culturally responsive pedagogy.
9. 9. Demonstrated experience with and knowledge of inequities in higher education and a commitment to rectifying policies and processes that restrict access for historically minoritized and disproportionately impacted students.

ADA Statement

Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation to participate in this hiring process should contact the Human Resources Department at [e-mail] to make the necessary arrangements. Please be aware that verification of a covered disability under the ADA may be required.

Selection Procedure/Conditions of Employment

Applicants who meet all minimum qualifications and have all required application documents in the CCSF Human Resources Department on or before the filing deadline will be included in the initial review processes to be conducted by the Search Committee. A reasonable number of applicants who are judged by the Committee as best matching the requirements of the position will be invited for a personal interview with the Search Committee. An additional interview will be offered to applicants who are advanced beyond the initial interviews (full-time position only).

Employees must satisfy all the pre-employment requirements for a CCSF Release to Work Authorization Certificate prior to appointment which include, but are not limited to, tuberculosis clearance (EC 87408.6), fingerprinting processing, and verification of their legal right to work in the United States.

City College of San Francisco reserves the right at its sole discretion to modify or to rescind this job posting at any time without prior notice.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of the City College of San Francisco to provide all persons with equal employment and educational opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, religion, age, gender, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, disability or AIDS / HIV status, medical conditions, gender identity, or status as a Vietnam-Era veteran. These categories specifically include status as a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning person in any District program or activity. For further information, contact the Human Resources Department at [e-mail] .

Posting Number

Posting Number AC00208P

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 10/21/2025

Application Review Date

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 10/21/2026

Open Until Filled No

Contact

Contact Phone/Extension

Contact Email

[phone] or e-mail at [e-mail]