Philosophy: Contract Instructor-College Credit

Clay Today; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 107,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health insurance

Sick leave

Professional development

Job summary

San Diego City College seeks a Contract Instructor of Philosophy beginning Spring 2027 (January 25, 2027). The appointment may be assigned to any District facility at the option of the Chancellor.

This is an exempt, 1.0 FTE academic position with a focus on teaching diverse student populations in multiple modalities. Emphasis on innovative instruction, professional development, and leadership within the department; benefits include employer-paid medical, dental, and vision plans, sick leave, and

Qualifications

• Ability and desire to effectively teach lower and upper division course levels to community college students in classes 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 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 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.

Skills

Effective teaching

Multimodal instruction

Diverse learners

Curriculum development

Collaboration

Professional development

Cultural competency

Communication skills

Job description

Philosophy: Contract Instructor-College Credit

Closing Date: 09/11/2026

Location: San Diego City College

Pay Information:

Class 6, Step C ($8,849.03) per month based on the current AFT – College Faculty Tenured-Tenure Track Faculty Salary Schedule. Initial salary placement is commensurate with required education and related teaching experience as outlined in section A2.1 of the AFT Faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement and it is non-negotiable. SDCCD offers a comprehensive fringe benefit package including employer-paid medical, dental, vision plans, sick leave, and opportunities for professional development. This position is FLSA Exempt and may not accrue overtime. Benefits will be provided under the terms of the AFT-Guild, Local 1931 – Faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement. Annual Salaries will be recalculated for service less than a full academic year based on Education Code §87815, any required adjustment will be made within the first pay period. Travel reimbursement for interviewees traveling more than 200 miles, one-way, may be paid according to geographic location (see SDCCD Travel Stipend Policy, Rev 7/14/2011). The SDCCD Employment Web Page provides a link to employee collective bargaining agreements and handbooks, and more information about terms and conditions of employment to include salary and benefits.

Position Equivalent FTE: 1.0 FTE

No. Months: Position Number: 008231

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, Philosophy, 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 in classes 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 (NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC.(ACEI). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your online 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.

EEO / Diversity / Nondiscrimination – Policies and Procedures Link:

https://www.sdccd.edu/departments/human-resources/eeo-diversity/policies-and-procedures.aspx

Tentative Timeline (Subject to Amendments):

Posting 8/05/2026 Closing 09/11/2026 Interviews 9/28-29/2026 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); 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; AND, Employed on an initial contract of one (1) year that is eligible for renewal annually for up to a subsequent one-year period.

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 CalPERS or CalSTRS 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: AC01183

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.