American Government Instructor - Temporary, Part-Time Pool

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Position Title American Government Instructor - Temporary, Part-Time Pool Posting Type Wide Distribution Department Social Sciences Campus Ocean Campus Location Job Category Salary (Applicant View)

Compensation is determined in accordance with the City College of San Francisco Faculty Salary Schedule for Pay-by-workload assignments. The workload compensation upon entry currently ranges from $2,163.36 to $3,302.80 per workload unit, depending upon placement.

Temporary, Part-Time Pool

EC §87482

Appointment Type Faculty - Part-Time Pool Full Time/Part Time Part Time Start Date End Date Position Description

Temporary part-time pool for instructor of American Government (Political Science).

Job Duties

1. Provide instruction in accordance with the Social Sciences Department's established course outlines and the college catalog.

2. Teach in-person American Government classes.

3. Teach online American Government classes after CCSF training.

4. Teach other Political Science courses as needed.

5. Teach day and/or evening and/or Saturday classes at any of the College's campuses as required.

6. Participate in curriculum development.

7. Utilize active learning techniques and culturally responsive teaching practices that engage historically marginalized students.

8. Participate in other faculty professional responsibilities and duties as appropriate, such as department and campus committee work as well as professional development activities.

9. Participate in professional activities, such as department and college committee work as well as staff development activities.

10. Perform professional duties including, but not limited to, testing, grading, maintaining grade-book, maintaining student attendance records, assessing and reporting student learning outcomes (SLO's), etc.

11. Support and engage in an innovative culture of culturally responsive, inclusive and anti-racist practices as it relates to student success with an awareness of student equity gaps.

12. Participate in ongoing training on diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism to center pedagogy.

13. Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

STATE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities to work with community college students with disabilities, various sexual orientations, and diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.

2. Earned Master's in Political Science, Government, or International Relations from an accredited institution, or the equivalent;

OR;

Earned Bachelor's in any of the above AND earned Master's in Economics, History, Public Administration, Social Science, Sociology, and any Ethnic Studies, Juris Doctor Degree (J.D.) or Legum Baccalaureus (LL.B.) from an accredited institution; or the equivalent.

ADDITIONAL CCSF MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Earned Master's Degree or higher (Ph.D.) in Political Science or Government from an accredited institution with demonstrable emphasis (major) in American Government or the equivalent; (Educational equivalency might include degrees in related fields, such as Ethnic Studies, Women's Studies, Area Studies, etc., as long as there is equivalent coursework to MA in Political Science, with an emphasis in American Government.); orthe equivalent.

All applicants must meet BOTH the State Minimum Requirements AND the City College of San Francisco Minimum Qualifications to be considered.

[The degree major(s) posted on an applicant's transcript(s) must be exactly as listed above under the degree requirements. Otherwise, applicant must claim education equivalency for the formal educational requirement. If you would like to claim education equivalency for the formal educational requirement, the "Faculty Equivalency Application Form" is available on the left side margin. This form will be considered as part of the application materials and must be submitted on or before the filing deadline as indicated on this job posting.]

Desirable Qualifications

1. Previous experience teaching American Government at the community college level preferred.

2. Previous experience teaching in college-level American Government courses.

3. Previous teaching experience in college-level courses in Comparative Government and/or Political Theory and/or International Relations and/or other Political Science courses.

4. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in oral and written English.

5. Familiarity with and commitment to the mission and functions of a community college.

Benefits Application Procedure

To apply for this posting, start by completing an online Faculty Position Application Form at http://jobs.ccsf.edu. To be considered a candidate for this posting, the following materials must be submitted and received by the Human Resources Department on or before 11:59 p.m. of the posting filing deadline. Substitution of required document(s) is not permitted.

Applicant: Please do not send any application materials to the Department Chair. Human Resources Department is not responsible for any documents addressed and/or sent to the Department Chair.

1. A detailed letter expressing interest in the position, indicating specifically how the minimum qualifications and as many as possible of the desirable qualifications will be fulfilled. Minimum and desirable qualifications are listed in this posting. The letter should also address the applicant's background and skills in the areas stated in the Examples of Duties. OPTIONAL: Candidates may attach documents that provide supporting evidence of fulfillment of minimum and desirable qualifications, such as letters of recommendation, teaching evaluations, teaching commendations, etc.

2. A current resume summarizing educational background, teaching experience, and related work experience.

3. A City College of San Francisco Electronic Faculty Position Application completed in full and applied to this specific posting online. The statement "See Resume" is not acceptable.

4. Three (3) current references - Names and contact information. The list of references must include current supervisors/employers, or other professionals, who have knowledge of the responsibilities/duties specific to this type of position.

5. Copies of transcripts verifying the degrees and majors as listed on applicant's CCSF Application Form; official transcripts and actual verification of work experience will be required at a later date. [NOTE: Degrees and majors must be posted on transcripts to be considered in the application process. Foreign degree(s) must be evaluated before an application can be processed. Foreign Degree Evaluation sources information is located on the left side margin.]

6. Diversity Statement: Separate from your letter of interest, submit a concise response using only one page to discuss how your course content and teaching methods meet the needs of culturally and academically diverse learners. List classes or professional development activities you have participated in that directly relate to working with diverse student populations. (Note: Substitution of "diversity statement" with a "teaching philosophy" document will be automatically disqualified.)

Applicants bear the sole responsibility for ensuring that all application materials are complete when submitted and are received by the Human Resources Department by 11:59 p.m. on the posting filing deadline. Postmarks will not be honored. Emails are not acceptable. Incomplete application packages will not be considered. All application materials become the property of the City College of San Francisco and will not be returned. Application files for this posting will not be considered for other postings.

For additional assistance, please call Human Resources Department at (415) 452-7660.

ADA Statement

Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation to participate in this hiring process should contact the Human Resources Department at workrestrictions@ccsf.edu to make the necessary arrangements. Please be aware that verification of a covered disability under the ADA may be required.

Selection Procedure/Conditions of Employment

Applicants who meet all minimum qualifications and have all required application documents in the CCSF Human Resources Department on or before the filing deadline will be included in the initial review processes to be conducted by the Search Committee. A reasonable number of applicants who are judged by the Committee as best matching the requirements of the position will be invited for a personal interview with the Search Committee.

Employees must satisfy all the pre-employment requirements for a CCSF Release to Work Authorization Certificate prior to appointment which include, but are not limited to, tuberculosis clearance (EC 87408.6), fingerprinting processing, and verification of their legal right to work in the United States.

City College of San Francisco reserves the right at its sole discretion to modify or to rescind this job posting at any time without prior notice.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of the City College of San Francisco to provide all persons with equal employment and educational opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, religion, age, gender, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, disability or AIDS/HIV status, medical conditions, gender identity, or status as a Vietnam-Era veteran. These categories specifically include status as a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning person in any District program or activity. For further information, contact the Human Resources Department at TitleIX@ccsf.edu.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number AC00259P Job Open Date 09/22/2026 Application Review Date Job Close Date 09/03/2027 Open Until Filled No Contact

Cecilia Sainez, Human Resources

Contact Phone/Extension (415) 452-7723 Contact Email csainez@ccsf.edu Special Instructions to Applicant

City College of San Francisco will accept applications with all required supporting documentation at any time until the posting close date. Screening and interviews can be conducted at any point in time as the department desires; a part-time hiring pool or pools will be developed and be in effect for a one-year period from which temporary appointments will be made on an as-needed basis.

The first round of screening will commence in mid October 2026 for those who have submitted completed application materials.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
• Public Job Posting
• Internal Job Posting
• Agency Referral
• Advertisement/Publication
• Personal Referral
• Website
• Other

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Letter of Interest
• Resume
• List of References
• Transcript(s)
• Diversity Statement

Optional Documents

• Transcript(s) - additional
• California Community College Credentials
• Equivalency Application Form
• Foreign Degree Evaluation
• Other Document 1