Cabrillo College is excited to announce a unique opportunity to contribute to the rich landscape of our organization! Join our organization’s rich landscape as part of our ongoing commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. We seek exceptional individuals who will collectively contribute to the diverse intellectual and cultural experience on our campus. As of October 2024, Cabrillo College is ranked the best community college in California, based on a study released by SmartAsset in The Miami Herald, and, in the same study, is ranked 37th overall in the United States. Join us as we shape the future together!
Starting Salary Range: This full-time, temporary contract faculty instructor pursuant to Ed Code 87481/2 salary range is $70,350 to $107,987 per year, and will enjoy a 175-day work schedule as a temporary contract employee for the 2026-2027 Academic Year, with salary placement determined by documented education and experience; maximum initial salary step placement on the 175-day faculty salary schedule is step 9. This categorically-funded position pursuant to Ed Code 87481/2 is scheduled to begin on August 17, 2026. This position is onsite at our Aptos and Watsonville campuses as needed and assigned, and may be available for hybrid assignments (onsite locations as noted above AND online).
Excellent benefits, including quality health insurance at a *LOW COST for you and your family! Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, life, short and long-term, and vision (optional) insurance provided at a share of cost on a pretax basis, CalSTRS Retirement, and an Employee Assistance Program. Benefits begin the first day of the second month of employment. *Depending on health plan selections, in many cases, full-time employee net out-of-pocket for benefit premiums may be as low as $0. Please see the Benefits link on the HR webpage for more information. College Commitment to Equity and Diversity.
The ideal candidate will share and participate in Cabrillo's commitment to the values of diversity and equity while serving its socioeconomically and ethnically diverse student community. In the Fall of 2022, 58% of Cabrillo students are members of minoritized populations, identifying themselves as LatinX (51%), Multi Ethnic (5%), Asian (2%), Black Non-Hispanic (1%), Filipino (1%), American Indian/Alaskan Native (<1%), and Pacific Islander (<1%)
Cabrillo is proud to be a Hispanic Serving Institution, enrolling 48% Hispanic students, and recent data from Spring 2021 indicate that the college has closed the achievement gap for graduation success (50% of graduates are Hispanic). The college is also proud of its diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, having established Board goals of supporting antiracism efforts and promoting a year-long equity reading certificate program for faculty, staff, and managers.
Faculty at Cabrillo College actively participate in curriculum development, program planning, and serve on participatory governance committees.
Cabrillo provides an excellent opportunity to learn, collaborate, create, and make a difference in the lives of its diverse student body and community.
About the Department: The Communications Department is a part of the School of Business and Social Sciences, and offers a variety of communication courses that include topics in interpersonal, intrapersonal, intercultural, and health communication, political communication and debates, gender communication, speech, group communication, and techniques for overcoming speech anxiety.
Click here to learn more about our Communication Studies Department
Click here to learn more about our School of Business and Social Sciences (BSS) Division
About our College: Cabrillo College is highly regarded for its success in transfer and career education, and currently serves over 11,400 students each semester. We transfer many of our students to three nearby universities – the University of California at Santa Cruz, San Jose State University, and California State University at Monterey Bay. Cabrillo's career education is closely connected to the nearby agricultural and farming industries as well as the Silicon Valley business environment.
Want to know more? Check out our college web page here!
About our Community: Santa Cruz County is situated on the northern coast of beautiful Monterey Bay. The county has four predominant regions: the northern coast that includes the urban areas of Santa Cruz, Soquel, Capitola, and Aptos; the mountainous north that separates Santa Cruz County from Silicon Valley; the wildly scenic San Lorenzo River Valley that winds from the Santa Cruz mountains to the Monterey Bay; and the agricultural south county that includes Watsonville and Corralitos on the way to Monterey, Carmel, and Salinas. With more than 29 miles of beaches, over 14 state parks, 2 colleges, over 70 wineries, hundreds of places to dine, a symphony, an NBA G League team, museums, a Shakespeare company, and so much more, there’s something for everyone here. Consider combining your professional and personal life in a great area that will have a big impact on your overall life balance.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
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Complete the application with a minimum of three (3) professional references and answer ALL Supplemental Questions.
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Include any certification/licensure information in the Certificates and Licenses section of the application
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Attach a resume or CV detailing teaching and professional work experience
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Attach one of the following:
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Unofficial transcripts from all colleges attended, displaying all degrees conferred (copies, scans, photos, and downloads are acceptable). Foreign transcripts must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency by an approved agency (at the applicant’s expense) OR
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Equivalency Form
Please note: All application materials must be received by 11:59 pm on the closing date indicated above.
Attention Applicants
Only completed applications with the required documents attached above will be reviewed. Application materials not listed above (including cover letters, letters of recommendation, statements, etc.) will not be reviewed by the committee if attached. Applicants need to remove personally identifiable information, such as photos of themselves, social security numbers, birth year, age, and gender, from application materials. Expenses related to the recruitment process (obtaining documents, travel, etc.) are the responsibility of the applicant. Cabrillo is unable to sponsor work visas.
Questions? Concerns? Please contact HR at [email protected] as Departments, Divisions, and Committee Members are unable to discuss active recruitments with potential candidates.
Selection Procedure
Meeting the posted requirements is not a guarantee of an interview. A written performance exercise and/or teaching demonstration/presentation may be a part of the interview. Finalists will be invited to return for a second interview. All notifications will be via email, AND by accessing your application profile. Initial interviews are tentatively slated as soon as possible after the application close date.
Conditions of Employment
Selected candidates given a conditional offer of employment are required to submit tuberculosis screening clearance results, official transcripts, proof of eligibility to work in the United States, and present their Social Security card upon hire for payroll purposes. Cabrillo is an E-Verify employer.
EEO Statement
Cabrillo College is an equal opportunity employer actively seeking a diverse pool of qualified applicants. The policy of the College is to encourage applications from all persons. No person shall be denied employment because of ethnicity or race, color, sex, or gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, medical conditions, status, or protected veteran status.
Accommodations
Persons with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to complete the employment process must notify Human Resources at [email protected]
