Human Services Instructor (Full-Time, Tenure-Track) Fresno City College

State Center Community College District; Reedley (CA); On-site; USD 71,054 - 106,970; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life insurance

Membership in CalSTRS

Job summary

State Center Community College District is seeking a full-time Human Services Instructor for Fresno City College. This tenure-track position begins on August 5, 2026, and offers a salary range between $71,054 and $106,970, depending on qualifications. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to equity-minded practices and will teach a variety of courses, develop new programs, and engage in community outreach. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, sociology, psychology, counseling, or related fields.
• Valid California Community College Credential or equivalent education/experience.
• Evidence of responsiveness to diverse student backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Teach a full range of Human Services courses.
• Develop courses and maintain accreditation certification.
• Assist with the growth of the Social Work and Human Services program.

Skills

Responsive to diverse student backgrounds

Equity-minded practice

Effective communication

Education

Master’s degree in social work, sociology, psychology, or counseling

Valid California Community College Credential

Tools

Computers and instructional technology

Job description

Human Services Instructor (Full‑Time, Tenure‑Track)

Campus Location: Fresno City College

Start Date: 08/05/2026

Closing Date: 6/8/2026 at 11:59 PM

Essential Functions

At Fresno City College we value serving students from a diverse range of backgrounds and encourage applicants who demonstrate an understanding of the benefits of a diverse student population. The successful candidate will be an equity‑minded leader committed to student success achieved through collaboration with faculty, staff, students, and community partners.

Equity‑Minded Leader

• Understands the importance of holding educators accountable for closing equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices.
• Reframes inequities as a problem of practice and views the elimination of inequities as an individual and collective responsibility.
• Encourages positive race‑consciousness and embraces human difference.
• Supports institutional practices that develop and sustain culturally responsive teaching and learning environments.
• Strategically builds support for and participation in equity‑related initiatives across internal and external communities.

Instructional Responsibilities

• Teach a full range of Human Services courses, including Introduction to Social Work, Aging Studies, Elder Care, Child Abuse, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling, and related courses.
• Develop courses and programs and maintain accreditation‑based certification.
• Maintain professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the position and stay current in teaching Human Services.
• Assist with growth of the Social Work and Human Services program and engage in community outreach.
• Work with the Human Services Advisory Committee and coordinate student placements in field work sites.
• Use a variety of pedagogies, including technology for face‑to‑face, online, and hybrid formats.
• Evaluate student progress and provide accurate syllabi and grading reports.
• Serve on department, college, and district committees and participate in program review and assessment.
• Deliver teaching assignments in various instructional settings, including evening, weekend, online, and off‑campus sites.
• Fulfill all duties required of instructors under Administrative Regulation 7122 and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, sociology, psychology, counseling, or related fields (e.g., marriage and family therapy, rehabilitation counseling, gerontology).
• Valid California Community College Credential or equivalent education/experience (equivalency required).
• Evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of diverse student backgrounds and equity‑minded practice within the classroom.

Note: If the degrees posted on your transcript(s) do not match those listed above, a petition for equivalency is required.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience incorporating diversity, equity, and inclusion into all responsibilities.
• Recent experience working with racially minority students, understanding historical exclusion patterns.
• Willingness to examine and remediate instructional practices to better engage minority students.
• Related professional experience in human services, social work, counseling, or related fields.
• Experience with students of various cultural, gender, age, socioeconomic, and disability backgrounds.
• Proficiency with computers and instructional technology.
• Effective communication with students and staff.
• Master’s degree (MSW) or higher in Social Work.
• At least five years of professional field work in human services or related area.
• Demonstrated teaching experience in Human Services at the college level or comparable settings.
• Experience teaching online or hybrid courses.
• Knowledge of the community college mission and goals.

Conditions of Employment

178 duty days per year. Duty days prorated based on start of assignment.

Salary and Benefits

Annual salary range: $71,054 – $106,970 based on education and experience. An annual doctoral stipend of $2,419 is available. Benefits include medical, dental, vision coverage for employee and dependents, life insurance, and membership in the California State Teacher's Retirement System (CalSTRS).

Equal Employment Opportunity

State Center Community College District is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to fostering innovation and inclusivity.

Position No: FHUMS-INS (Slot #1802)