Contract Instructor - College

Sdccdjobs; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical, dental, vision plans

Sick leave

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

San Diego Community College District is looking for an Assistant Professor of Personal Growth to teach courses in various modalities, including hybrid and online. The role involves engaging with diverse student populations and contributing to curriculum development. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in a relevant field and experience in teaching and supporting personal growth. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a 10-month contract, with a salary range of $6,933.44–$8,849.03 per month.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a Master's degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience in personal growth and first-year success education is needed.
• Desired experience involves teaching in multiple modalities, including online and hybrid.

Responsibilities

• Teach personal growth courses in various modalities.
• Maintain office hours and engage in co-curricular activities.
• Participate in departmental functions and curriculum development.

Skills

Teaching in various modalities

Cultural competency

Working with diverse students

Incorporating AI in teaching

Education

Master's degree in relevant field

Job description

Position: Assistant Professor of Personal Growth / Contract Faculty

San Diego Miramar College, a student‑ready college located in the Mira Mesa/Scripps Ranch area of San Diego, invites all qualified candidates to apply for the position of Personal Growth Contract Faculty. Miramar College, a leader in providing student access and success, seeks candidates who are motivated by serving students in a college community and are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).

This position is a 10‑month contract, 1.0 FTE. The contract is FLSA exempt and does not accrue overtime. Funding comes from the AFT – College Faculty Tenured‑Tenure Track Faculty Salary Schedule, Step C Class 1 – Class 6, totaling $6,933.44–$8,849.03 per month. Benefits include employer‑paid medical, dental, vision plans, sick leave, and professional development opportunities.

Major Responsibilities

Teaching in a college classroom, hybrid, and/or fully online modality in at least one of the following specialty areas: personal growth, first year success, career and/or student development and/or learning strategies. These courses are offered within the PERG subject area across SDCCD.

Teach college‑level lecture and laboratory courses in a variety of personal, career, wellness, and student development topics using traditional and online methods of instruction.

Utilize instructional knowledge and methods proven to support student learning and incorporate new technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI) fluency, into both online and face‑to‑face teaching and the curriculum.

Work collaboratively with department and interdisciplinary faculty to plan, develop, implement, and assess courses in personal growth subject areas that will provide enhanced academic and life‑long learning skills for career and preparation for completion of a certificate and/or degree and/or transfer to 4‑year institutions.

Maintain fluency and knowledge of learning theory, college success principles, student identity development, and classroom technology innovations to guide the development of new courses and curriculum revisions to meet university transfer requirements, industry objectives, and emerging occupations.

Participate in departmental and faculty functions including program review, curriculum development, assessment of student learning outcomes, student advisement, training and evaluation of part‑time faculty, and varied campus affairs including service on college‑wide committees.

Instruct and assist in the growth and success of a diverse population of students through careful preparation of course materials, effective and accessible teaching methodologies, and informed critical feedback on assignments and discussions.

Develop and execute culturally relevant course content, culturally responsive pedagogical techniques, and effective practices for engaging diverse students.

Teach scheduled classes and perform related duties as assigned, including timely compliance with clerical and administrative responsibilities; comply with district, college, and division.

Participate in curriculum development and serve on department, division, college, and district committees as necessary to maintain and improve the instructional programs.

Maintain formal office and campus hours; participate in department and division meetings, volunteer for community engagement activities, and uphold the mission of the college.

Design and engage in co‑curricular activities, including planning, implementing, and teaching in special programs designed to support educational advancement.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications:

• Master’s in counseling, rehabilitation counseling, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, guidance counseling, educational counseling, social work, career development, marriage and family therapy or marriage, family and child counseling, OR the equivalent.
• Degrees must be from regionally accredited institutions.

NOTE: A bachelor’s degree in one of the listed degrees and a license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) is an alternative qualification for this discipline.

Desired qualifications:

• At least three (3) years of relevant teaching or work experience in personal growth, first year college success, career and student development, and learning strategies (or equivalent disciplines) within the last five (5) years.
• Demonstrated experience and/or knowledge of working with faculty, staff, and students of great diversity in socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including those with different levels of academic preparation and varying physical and learning abilities.
• Experience in incorporating new technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), accessible learning structures, and open educational resources (OER) into teaching and curriculum development.
• Proficiency in designing and teaching student success courses, both lecture and laboratory, in various modalities including in‑person, hybrid, HyFlex, and fully online (synchronous and asynchronous).
• Demonstrated experience creating and maintaining professional, community, and K‑12 partnerships in dual and concurrent enrollment.
• Demonstrated experience in a leadership role involving collaboration with internal and external constituents and coordination, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner.
• Demonstrated experience working collegially and collaboratively with departmental faculty/chairs, staff, and administrators to deliver college courses in multiple modalities to both college and K‑12 populations.
• Demonstrated cultural competency, 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.
• Demonstrated experience developing on and off campus course schedules, enacting enrollment management principles, and managing curricular artifacts including syllabi and textbooks.
• Knowledge of credit‑for‑prior (CPL) and work‑based learning (WBL) strategies.
• Demonstrated experience supporting faculty colleagues through training, professional development, and technical support.

Required Documents

• Complete online application
• Resume/CV
• Unofficial Transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate degrees.
• At least one (1) example of a current syllabus used for Personal Growth, Student Success/Development, First Year Seminar, Learning Strategies or related course (upload using “syllabus” document type).
• Three (3) professional references listed in the online application.
• Foreign degree evaluation (required if applicable)
• Equivalency Request (required if applicable)

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.

Conditions of Employment

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

• Submit “official” college transcripts as stated on application (even if a degree is not a requirement for this position).
• Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial appointment (Note: The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment).
• 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.
• Attend a new hire processing appointment in People, Culture, and Technology Services located at the District Administrative Offices.
• Employed on an initial contract of one (1) year that is eligible for renewal annually for up to a subsequent one‑year period.

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

AC01172