Part-Time Women's Studies Instructor (Pool)

San Mateo County Community College District; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 208,000; Part time

Job summary

San Mateo County Community College District in California seeks an adjunct faculty member to teach Social Justice Studies, including Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies. You will help with curriculum assessment, revisions, and new course development, and you will advise students during office hours.

This role requires a master's or higher in relevant fields or approved equivalence, plus demonstrated cultural competence and commitment to equity-minded teaching.

Qualifications

• Master's or higher in women's studies or equivalent or interdisciplinary qualifications.
• Demonstrated cultural competence and sensitivity to diverse backgrounds.
• Equity-minded teaching approaches and ability to work with a diverse student body.

Responsibilities

• Teach Social Justice Studies courses including Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies.
• Assist in curriculum assessment, revisions, and new course development.
• Consult with students during regularly scheduled office hours.
• Perform other professional duties as required by contract and institutional needs.

Skills

Organize materials

Strong communication

Leadership skills

Education

Master's or higher in Women's Studies or equivalent

Interdisciplinary qualifications as per Master's List

Job description

FLSA Status

Exempt

Salary Schedule

Placement on the adjunct faculty salary schedule is based upon education and credited experience. Pending any course assignment, initial placement can range as follows: Lab Course (Salary Schedule HB) - $89.20 up to $130.94 per hour. Lecture Course (Salary Schedule HC) - $103.85 up to $151.07.

Months Per Year

Semester assignments as needed

Mandated Reporter

Yes

Campus Security Authority

No

Duties And Responsibilities

The duties below are representative of the duties of the classification and are not intended to cover all of the duties performed by the incumbent(s) of any particular position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the scope of work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this classification.

• Teach classes as assigned from the regular Social Justice Studies curriculum, including teaching courses in Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies
• Assist in curriculum assessment and revisions and new course development
• Consult with students during regularly scheduled office hours
• Perform other professional duties as required by contract and general institutional needs

Employment Standards (acquired through education, training, and/or experience)

Knowledge Of

• Various sub-disciplines and content in the field of Social Justice Studies with particular expertise in Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies or Queer/LGBTQ+ Studies
• Technology and programs applicable to classroom teaching (i.e., multimedia methods of instruction)

Skills And Abilities

• Understanding and commitment to the role and purpose of the community college
• Organize and explain materials in ways appropriate to students with different abilities, levels of preparation, and cultural experiences
• Strong communication and leadership skills

Job Requirements

• Master's or higher in women's studies OR the equivalent (see below) OR Master's or higher in the interdisciplinary area OR Master's or higher in one of the disciplines included in the interdisciplinary area and upper division or graduate course work in at least one other constituent discipline (NOTE: The Interdisciplinary Studies discipline is provided to allow for those cases where it is locally determined that a course must be taught by someone with qualifications that exceed a single discipline. The constituent disciplines can include any disciplines found in the Master's List.)
• Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice both within and outside of the classroom.

Related To Disciplines In Which a Master's Degree Is Not Generally Expected Or Available Or Where The Degree Is Relatively Specialized, The Employee Or Applicant Must Have Completed At Least 24 Semester Units (or Equivalent) Of Coursework In The Academic Field Being Applied For, And Must Possess At Least The Equivalent Level Of Achievement And The Equivalent In Breadth, Depth Of Understanding, And Rigor In Each Of The Following

• a broad cultural education usually met by the general education requirements for any Bachelor's or Associate's degree, and
• a detailed study of the discipline in breadth, depth, and rigor, usually met by coursework required for the degree major.
• Professional Achievement Equivalence The employee or applicant must demonstrate equivalence to the general education requirements for any Bachelor's or Associate's degree, and show evidence of outstanding professional achievement and/or substantial training in the requested field. The employee or applicant must submit substantial evidence, which demonstrates that their preparation, teaching experience, work experience, publications, portfolios, speaking engagements, and ability are equivalent to those expected from a person who meets the minimum qualifications.

Additional InformationSafety

to promote a safe working and learning environment employees must report any unsafe working conditions or practices, as well as any near‑miss incident to their supervisor.

• Position is designated as a Mandated Reporter under the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• Position is a Responsible Employee under the Equity in Education Act and Title IX

Work Demands

The environmental, physical, and mental demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

Environmental

typical on‑site office environment; in‑person work expected with potential to participate in the District's telework program, as available.

• Frequent hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and online
• Comprehend speech at normal levels
• Upper limb dexterity to operate computers and peripheral equipment
• Vision sufficient for daily and frequent use of computers, databases, and written materials
• Sitting for extended periods of time
• Frequent bending at the waist
• Physical presence at on‑site locations
• Communicate and interact with others
• Observe and interpret people and situations
• Learn and apply new information or skills
• Perform highly detailed work on multiple concurrent tasks
• Perform highly detailed work under changing priorities and deadlines on multiple concurrent tasks
• Work with frequent interruptions
• Self‑regulate emotion and behavior

Benefits

Academic employees participate in the State Teachers' Retirement System (STRS), a defined‑benefit retirement plan through the State of California or they may choose to participate in the STRS Cash Balance program or Social Security.

EEO Statement

San Mateo County Community College District is an Equal Opportunity, Title IX, and Section 504 employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. We seek to employ individuals who reflect our community's diversity of cultures, languages, and abilities.

Our EEO Plan, grounded in Title 5 regulations, is developed and monitored by an EEO Advisory Committee, reviewed at least every three years, and supported by regular training for all members of selection and screening committees. We collect and analyze recruitment and retention data to measure progress and identify barriers.

Annual Security Report

San Mateo County Community College District's (SMCCCD) 2025 Annual Security Report (ASR), required by the Clery Act, includes statistics for the previous three years (2022-2024) concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off‑campus buildings owned or controlled by SMCCCD; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from SMCCCD. The 2025 Annual Security Report also outlines various campus safety and security policies concerning crime reporting, prevention and response to sexual and gender violence, alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, emergency response and evacuation procedures, and other matters. The Annual Security Report also includes important tips to help every community member remain safe and avoid becoming a victim of crime. The 2025 Annual Security Report is now available on the Public Safety website. You can also obtain a copy of this report by contacting the Department of Public Safety at the District Office or any of the three Campuses [phone]. The report includes information about criminal activity on our campuses, emergency procedures, and resources.

Closes: 06/30/2027