Sociology Instructor Part-Time Pool

Cuesta College; San Luis Obispo (CA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

Cuesta College is establishing a pool of approved Sociology instructors for possible part-time teaching assignments in the Social Sciences Division across the San Luis Obispo Campus, North County Campus, South County Center, and other sites, including distance education.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications for Sociology as outlined, with options including a Master’s in Sociology or a combination of degrees or equivalency. Equal opportunity employer and diversity emphasis are noted.

Qualifications

• Master's in sociology from an accredited institution.
• Bachelor's in sociology from an accredited institution AND Master's in anthropology, any ethnic studies, social work or psychology from an accredited institution.
• The equivalent. (Candidates applying on the basis of equivalency must submit all materials requested for an equivalency judgment.)
• A valid Community College credential in the discipline (If received prior to 1990, as the credential is no longer being issued).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach sociology courses for day, evening, or weekend classes.
• Teach face-to-face courses at Cuesta College campuses or distance education as needed.

Skills

Teaching experience

Education

Master's in sociology

Bachelor's in sociology + Master's in anthropology

Community college credential or equivalency

Job description

Selected applicants will be interviewed to establish a pool of approved Sociology instructors for possible part-time teaching assignments in the Social Sciences Division. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications for Sociology (see below).

Assignments may be day, evening, or weekend classes at the San Luis Obispo Campus, the North County Campus, South County Center, other San Luis Obispo County sites, or distance education. The department specifically needs faculty who can teach face-to-face courses at the California Men's Colony and/or at the District's campuses.

ABOUT THE COLLEGE

Where You Will Work

Serving all of San Luis Obispo County, Cuesta College has provided comprehensive associate degree offerings, certificates, and community programs to the region since 1964. The main campus is located along scenic Highway 1, west of San Luis Obispo and east of the beaches of the Pacific Ocean. Cuesta College has a North County Campus in Paso Robles, and South County Center, in Arroyo Grande.

Who We Are

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our culture and the work we do. Cuesta College is proud to be a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) committed to racial and socio-economic diversity as it reflects our communities and student populations. We actively seek to attract candidates who share this commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. As part of the Cuesta College team, you can expect to be part of a collaborative community of faculty, classified professionals, administrators, students, and community partners advancing educational excellence with intentional support services leading to student success and completion.

• Additional information about the college can be found at https://www.cuesta.edu/about/index.html
• The college planning documents can be found at https://www.cuesta.edu/about/collegeplans/index.html
• Our Student Equity Action Plan can be found at https://www.cuesta.edu/about/info/student-equity-initiatives/equity/index.html
• We offer comprehensive benefit options. Information about benefits can be found at https://www.cuesta.edu/about/human-resources/benefits/index.html

To be considered for the Sociology discipline:

Required:

• Master's in sociology from an accredited institution;

OR

• -Bachelor's in sociology from an accredited institution AND Master's in anthropology, any ethnic studies, social work or psychology from an accredited institution;

OR

• -The equivalent. (Candidates applying on the basis of equivalency must submit all materials requested for an equivalency judgment. For directions on what is an acceptable equivalency argument please review the requirements listed on .)

OR

• -The equivalent. (Candidates applying on the basis of equivalency must submit all materials requested for an equivalency judgment. For directions on what is an acceptable equivalency argument please review the requirements listed on HR Website or see further information on Equivalency Petition Process Information below.)

OR

• -A valid Community College credential in the discipline (If received prior to 1990, as the credential is no longer being issued).

A valid Community College credential in the discipline (If received prior to 1990, as the credential is no longer being issued). Required Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students. Desirable Teaching experience in the discipline, community college level preferred; Awareness of the philosophy and objectives of California Community Colleges.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO APPLY

1. Cover letter;
2. Resume;
3. Reference List (see further instructions below);
4. Unofficial transcripts (see further instructions below);
5. Diversity statement (see further instructions below).

Diversity Statement Instructions:

Cuesta College is committed to building and maintaining a workforce that reflects and honors the diversity of our students. It is important to us that our faculty, staff, and administrators demonstrate an understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students and of staff and students with physical and learning disabilities of all constituents in the Cuesta College community. In order to best prepare your diversity statement for this application, please review our Academic Senate approved Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Rubric, please visit our Equal Employment Opportunity Page: https://www.cuesta.edu/about/depts/humanresources/eeo/index.html

In 500 words or less, with consideration to our Mission Statement and our values expressed above, please explain how you will demonstrate your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in this position.

Reference List Instructions:

Your reference list must include three professional references, their contact information, and their relationship to you.

Unofficial Transcript Instructions:

Transcripts need to show that you meet the minimum qualifications (with degree conferred) and/or have a foreign degree evaluation completed if the degree you hold is from outside of the US. If the titles of your degrees on your transcripts do not show that you meet the minimum qualifications as written above, it is necessary to submit an equivalency petition with your application. See below for more information about equivalency.

Equivalency Petition Process Information:

Faculty shall meet the minimum qualifications established by the Board of Governors, or shall possess qualifications that are at least equivalent to the minimum qualifications set out in the regulations of the Board of Governors. If a candidate's earned degrees do not exactly match the minimum qualifications, they can submit a Petition for Equivalency form in order to apply for equivalency. For more information on the process, please review the links below.

Equivalency Process (AP 7211)

Petition for Equivalency Form

Completed online applications and all supporting documents must be submitted by the closing date for this position. LATE, INCOMPLETE, FAXED, MAILED OR EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

SALARY SCHEDULE

Salary is determined by education and experience. More information regarding our current salary schedules can be found on the following link:

https://www.cuesta.edu/about/human-resources/employee/cba-salary-schedules.html

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Cuesta College will not sponsor any visa applications. San Luis Obispo County Community College District ("Cuesta College") is an equal opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), age, disability (physical and mental), genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal and state law in admission and access to, or treatment in employment, educational programs or activities at any of its campuses. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. Cuesta College also prohibits harassment on any of these bases, including sexual harassment, as well as sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.

In compliance with California law, all prospective staff and students are entitled to read the Annual Security Report, published each October by the Cuesta College Department of Public Safety. This report contains information about our emergency and crime reporting procedures, as well as crime statistics for the past 3 years. You may request a copy of this report at one of our two Public Safety Offices: on SLO campus at Building 6600A or on North County Campus at building N1021, during campus business hours. You may also access the complete text of this report at the following website address:
https://www.cuesta.edu/community/publicsafety/crime-information/clery-act.html

Cuesta College uses E-Verify as part of the I-9 process to verify the work eligibility of all new hires. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9 to data from U.S Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records. For further information, visit: https://www.cuesta.edu/about/human-resources/job-opportunities.html

Selected applicants will be invited to attend an interview and teaching demonstration on Wednesday, December 2, 2026 at the San Luis Obispo campus. Candidates who need an accommodation should contact Human Resources for assistance.