Contract Instructor - College
Closing Date:
Location: San Diego Miramar College
Pay Information:
Step C Class 1 – Class 6 ($6,933.44– $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.
The District 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). Typically, Assistant Professors earn tenure after 4 years and promote to Associate Professor. 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: 008173
FLSA Status: Exempt (does not accrue overtime)
Position Type: Academic
Bargaining Unit: AFT/College Faculty
Range: No Response
Department: Academic Services
The Position:
San Diego Miramar College, a student-ready college, invites all qualified candidates to apply for the position of Personal Growth Contract Faculty. Miramar College, a leader in providing student access and success, seeks candidates who are motivated by serving students in a college community and are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
We are a fast growing and innovative college with a freshly adopted focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion as we move into a new era. Recently designated as an emerging Minority Serving Institution (MSI) the College is committed to helping students access higher education and achieve success inside and outside the classroom.
The College is located in the Mira Mesa/Scripps Ranch area of San Diego and is one of four colleges/centers in the San Diego Community College District. Our student population of 14,972 [African American (5%), American Indian or Alaskan Native (<1%), Asian (13%), Filipino (6%), Hispanic/Latina/o/e/x (31%), Multiple Ethnicities (8%), Pacific Islander (1%), White (34%), Unreported (2%)], is reflective of the diverse community we serve.
In addition to expertise in their field, San Diego Miramar College seeks applicants who possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to support our diverse student populations. Additionally, candidates should be able to demonstrate ways they will develop tools and resources to better serve historically marginalized and minoritized populations. We strongly encourage candidates who possess the experience for the position, and who are student-centered and continue to demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) to best serve our student population.
Those who join our team at San Diego Miramar College can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative, and equity-focused community that promotes broad collaboration among faculty, classified professionals, administration, students, and community and industry partners. We are proud of our commitment to create a socially just and responsive culture, host ethnically diverse speakers, and support various equity-focused professional development opportunities. Our college strives to ensure that students reach their full potential by eliminating gaps in academic outcomes that traditionally hinder students of color and disproportionately impacted students. In fact, the college’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is encapsulated by our newly adopted Strategic Goal #5:
Miramar College Strategic Goal #5
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) – Build an environment that embraces diversity, equity, inclusion, anti-racism, and social justice for the benefit of the college community.
Strategic Direction 1- Systematically update college processes, programs, and practices within a comprehensive equity framework for equity-minded practices in the workplace, the classroom, and support programs/services.
Strategic Direction 2- Establish comprehensive professional development for the campus community to increase capacity around and engage in equity, diversity, inclusion, social justice, and anti-racism.
Strategic Direction 3-Systematically review, develop and incorporate equity-minded practices in: 1) culturally responsive instructional pedagogy, 2) student-centered services, and 3) recruitment, screening, and retention of employees.
Applicants can review Miramar College’s full strategic plan on Miramar College’s: https://sdmiramar.edu/sites/default/files/2021-07/San_Diego_Miramar_College_Fall_2020-Spring_2027_Strategic_Plan.pdf
San Diego Miramar College is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Personal Growth. The successful candidate will teach a range of courses that focus on college success, career-life planning, stress management and well-being, student development, student success in college, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and AI literacy. One of three credit colleges in the San Diego Community College District, Miramar College is an urban campus dedicated to Social Justice, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Miramar College provides academic and vocational offerings to meet the needs of a diverse student population.
In addition to expertise in teaching success strategies to enhance, academic, career, and lifelong learning skills, San Diego Miramar College seeks applicants who possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to support our diverse student populations in and outside of the classroom. Additionally, candidates should be able to demonstrate ways they will develop tools and resources to better serve historically marginalized and minoritized populations. We strongly encourage student-centered candidates to apply, especially those who demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI), and social justice.
The candidate selected for the position is expected to start during the fall 2026 semester (2026-2027 academic year). The teaching schedule will vary based on the finalized class schedule and student needs. While the current vacancy is at Miramar College, applicants should acknowledge that they are subject to assignment at any District facility at the option of the Chancellor. The assignment may include some combination of online, day, evening, Saturday, and/or off-campus classes. The Assistant Professor of Personal Growth reports to the Dean of the School of Academic Services.
Applications are currently being accepted for the School of Academic Services, located at San Diego Miramar College. Hours are M-F, 8-5pm. Selected candidate must be willing to adjust work days/hours based on the department’s needs.
Classification Description:
Desired Qualifications:
At least three (3) years of relevant teaching or work experience in personal growth, first year college success, career and student development, and learning strategies (or equivalent disciplines) within the last five (5) years.
Demonstrated experience and/or knowledge of working with faculty, staff, and students of great diversity in socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including those with different levels of academic preparation and varying physical and learning abilities.
Experience in incorporating new technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), accessible learning structures, and open educational resources (OER) into teaching and curriculum development.
Proficiency in designing and teaching student success courses, both lecture and laboratory, in various modalities including in-person, hybrid, HyFlex, and fully online (synchronous and asynchronous).
Demonstrated experience creating and maintaining professional, community, and K-12 partnerships in dual and concurrent enrollment.
Demonstrated experience in a leadership role involving collaboration with internal and external constituents and coordination, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner.
Demonstrated experience working collegially and collaboratively with departmental faculty/chairs, staff, and administrators to deliver college courses in multiple modalities to both college and K-12 populations.
Demonstrated cultural competency, 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.
Demonstrated experience developing on and off campus course schedules, enacting enrollment management principles, and managing curricular artifacts including syllabi and textbooks.
Knowledge of credit-for-prior (CPL) and work-based learning (WBL) strategies.
Demonstrated experience supporting faculty colleagues through training, professional development, and technical support.
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.
Click (https://www.sdccd.edu/departments/human-resources/eeo-diversity/policies-and-procedures.aspx) for the EEO / Diversity / Nondiscrimination – Policies and Procedures
Special Instructions to Applicants:
San Diego Miramar College is piloting anonymous screening format as a means to minimize implicit bias in the screening of applications. The anonymous screening format of applications refers to the process of reviewing applications without revealing the personal information of the applicants, such as their name, gender, or other potentially biased details. This approach aims to eliminate unconscious biases, promoting fair and objective evaluation based solely on the experience of the applicants. By anonymizing applications, screening committees create a more inclusive and diverse hiring process.
To ensure consistency, fairness, and alignment with our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA), please submit only the materials specifically requested in this posting (e.g., no personal photos, articles, etc.). Be sure to upload the required documents using the respective document name labels. Uploading extraneous materials, unless explicitly requested, may result in your application not being reviewed. Only complete application packets will be forwarded to the committee.
Application materials sent via mail, fax, or email will not be accepted. All correspondence, including interview invitations, will be communicated via email.
We are dedicated to maintaining the confidentiality of all inquiries, nominations, and applications in the strictest confidence, and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
To ensure full consideration, qualified candidates must submit a complete online application that includes the items listed (extraneous material will not be reviewed). References to résumés or other uploaded documents within the online application will be considered an ""incomplete"" application.
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Complete online application;
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Resume/CV
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Cover Letter
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Unofficial Transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate degrees.
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List of Personal Growth, Student Success/Development, First Year Seminar, Learning Strategies OR related courses taught in last 5 years. Include all courses relevant to the discipline (upload using “list of Courses” document type).Template Link: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/368/docs/50590546.pdf
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At least One (1) example of a current syllabus used for Personal Growth, Student Success/Development, First Year Seminar, Learning Strategies OR related course (upload using “syllabus” document type).
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Three (3) professional references listed in the online application.
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Foreign degree evaluation (required is applicable)
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Equivalency Request (required if applicable)
Unofficial Transcripts will not be included with your application during the screening process. The unofficial transcripts will only be reviewed before the interview process.
Tentative Timeline (Subject to Amendments):
This position is open until filled.
First round of screenings: May 03, 2026
To be considered for the first round please submit your application by May 03, 2026, at 11:59PM.
First Round Interviews planned for late May/early June
Finalist Interviews in July
Position begins mid August
Conditions of Employment:
SELECTED CANDIDATE IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT:
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Submit “official” college transcripts as stated on application (even if a degree is not a requirement for this position);
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Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial appointment (Note: The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment);
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Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer at the District’s expense (Clearance must be received prior to first day of employment);
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Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States as required by the I9 Employment Eligibility Verification form;
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Attend a new hire processing appointment in People, Culture, and Technology Services located at the District Administrative Offices; AND,
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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: AC01172
To apply, visit: https://www.sdccdjobs.com
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.
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