Part-Time Learning Assistance Services Instructor

Southwestern College

Chula Vista, CA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$72.85–$105.85 Per Hour

SKILLS

Adult Learning, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Customer Support/Service, Diversity, Educational Psychology, Funding, Higher Education, Leadership, Learning Disabilities, Organizational Skills, Philosophy, Psychology, Team Player, Time Management, Training/Teaching

LOCATION

Chula Vista, CA

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Salary: $72.85 - $105.85 Hourly
Location : Chula Vista Campus - Chula Vista, CA
Job Type: Part-Time Faculty
Job Number: 00169
Division: Academic Affairs
Department: InstructionalSupport Services
Opening Date: 11/13/2025
FLSA: Determined by Position
Funding Type: District
Initial Screening Deadline: 01/25/2026
Start Date: February, 2026

Southwestern Community College District (SWCCD) is committed to meeting the educational goals of its students in an inclusive environment that promotes intellectual growth and develops human potential. We are the leader in equitable education that transforms the lives of students and communities.

SWCCD employees arecollegial and collaborative. They demonstrate the highest degree of professionalism, integrity and respect when interacting with students, colleagues, leadership and members of the Jaguar community. Our employees actively honor and respect diversity to foster a safe and welcoming community where all are inspired to participate and realize a sense of belonging.

Incumbents exhibit an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, and employees, including those with physical or learning disabilities, and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.
Description
Under general direction of the Dean of Instructional Support Services (ISS), plan, organize, coordinate, and implement the Learning Assistance Services (LAS) programs.

Qualifications
The minimum qualifications to teach any master's degree level discipline in which learning assistance or tutoring is provided at the college where the coordinator is employed.

OR

A master's degree in education, educational psychology, or instructional psychology, or other Master's degree with emphasis in adult learning theory.
Additional assessment is required for applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States. Applicants must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services () and must submit a copy of the evaluation with the application.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience tutoring (individual and/or group) and/or tutoring programs.

Complete ED 100: Tutor Training-Level 1 to become familiar with the application of the philosophy and strategies of effective tutoring, particularly the use of The Twelve Step Tutoring Cycle in individual tutoring and a computer lab setting.

Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Plan, develop, organize, coordinate, and implement the District's LAS programs including the Academic Success (Tutorial) Center at the Chula Vista campus and Higher Education Centers.
Develop and implement a range of tutorial services that serve the needs of the student population; design and conduct workshops/tutorial sessions for students to improve their learning and academic success.
Perform outreach to the college and the college community about Learning Assistance Services programs.
Coordinate LAS academic support services with School/Center/Unit deans.
Participate in the evaluation of tutors in relation to tutoring techniques and applications and monitor their effectiveness in leading students to become independent learners; meet with tutors when improvement plans are developed.
Coordinate the development and distribution of all Learning Assistance Services related materials; market and promote LAS, PSP, test proctoring.
Demonstrated sensitivity to a diverse population of students and staff in terms of academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic background.

Supplemental Information

SALARY SCHEDULE: Academic Part-time - Instructional

For more information, please contact Shawna Hutchins-Williams at or Mia McClellan at in Instructional Support Services at (619) 619-482-6542.

Application Process:

A confirmation email will be sent once your application packet has been successfully submitted.

It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all required application materials are submitted by the initial screening deadline date. Required materials including a current resume, unofficial transcripts verifying awarded degree(s) and completion date, and any relevant certifications, diplomas, or licenses that demonstrate you meet the minimum qualifications of the position. Failure to submit supporting documentations may result in an incomplete application.
Applications should be completed thoroughly, and resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application but should be attached as a supporting document. All notifications to applicants will be sent electronically to the email address provided in the application.
A separate, complete application packet is required for each position for which you are applying for. All materials included in your application packet become SWCCD property, will not be returned, will not be copied, and will be considered for this opening only.
For Academic positions (only): If you do not possess the exact degree major(s) listed in the minimum qualifications section, you will need to submit an
A screening committee will evaluate applicants, taking into account the breadth and depth of relevant education, training, experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities. Selected applicants will be invited for an interview.
INTERVIEW TRAVEL COSTS MUST BE BORNE BY THE APPLICANT.
If additional positions become available in this classification, applications received in response to this posting may be considered for those additional positions for up to 90 days after final board approval.

Candidates selected for employment with SWCCD must be fingerprinted by an electronic fingerprinting service (i.e. LiveScan) within 10 days of employment; provide clearance of tuberculosis (dated within the past 4 years and renewed every four years as a condition of continued employment) within 60 days of employment; provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Successful candidate selected may be assigned to any of the campus sites (Chula Vista, Crown Cove, National City, Otay Mesa, and/or San Ysidro).
American with Disabilities (ADA):

Reasonable accommodations will be provided to candidates with verified disabilities. Accommodation requests should be made as soon as practical by calling Human Resources at (619) 482-6395.
Equal Employment Opportunity:

As an Equal Opportunity Employer and in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, SWCCD will make reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

SWCCD shall not discriminate against any person in employment or in any program affiliated with the SWCCD on the basis of age, ancestry, color, ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, race, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or on the basis of these perceived characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
Notice of Availability of the Annual Security Report:

SWCCD is committed to assisting all members of the community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Report is available on the

If you would like to receive a hard copy of the Annual Security Report, which contains this information, you can stop by the College Police Department or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling (619) 482-6390.
Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Plan (DAAPP):

More information about the DAAPP, including the Biennial report and additional resources can be found in the website.
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Do you have the minimum qualifications to teach any master's degree level discipline in which learning assistance or tutoring is provided at the college where the coordinator is employed OR a master's degree in education, educational psychology, or instructional psychology, or other Master's degree with emphasis in adult learning theory?If yes, please ensure that you've attached supporting documents for full consideration. Failure to submit supporting documents will result in an incomplete application.An applicant who does not possess the minimum educational degree or holds a degree that does not match the exact degree title(s) listed under "Minimum Qualifications," may have their educational preparation reviewed to determine if it is equivalent to the breadth and content of coursework typical of the required degree(s). Granting of equivalency is a District decision and may be considered if the applicant submits a Supplemental Equivalency Application by uploading the form with your online application. Applicants may include additional supporting documents to demonstrate their equivalency request.

Yes, I have at least a master's degree in education, educational psychology, or instructional psychology, or other Master's degree with emphasis in adult learning theory.
Yes, I have the minimum qualifications to teach any master's degree level discipline in which learning assistance or tutoring is provided at the college where the coordinator is employed.
No, I do not have a master's degree in education, educational psychology, or instructional psychology, or other Master's degree with emphasis in adult learning theory.
I am applying for equivalency AND I have attached my supplemental questionnaire for equivalency with supporting documentation. I understand that if I select this response and neglect to attach the Supplemental Questionnaire for Equivalency my application will NOT be reviewed for equivalency.
I possess a foreign degree and have attached my coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.

Part-Time Learning Assistance Services Instructor

Southwestern College

Chula Vista, CA

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