Philosophy: Contract Instructor-College Credit

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Closing Date: 08/21/2026 Open Until Filled No Classification Title Philosophy: Contract Instructor-College Credit Working Title Assistant Professor, Philosophy Recruitment Limits Location San Diego City College Pay Information

Class 6, Step C ($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. SDCCD 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). 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

Job Duration 10 Months Position Number: 008231 FLSA Status Exempt (does not accrue overtime) Bargaining Unit AFT/College Faculty Range (na) Position Type Academic Department School of Arts, Hum, Comm & Telecomm The Position

Applications are now being accepted for a position of Assistant Professor, Philosophy, beginning Spring 2027 (January 25, 2027) at San Diego City College. While the current vacancy is at City College, applicants should understand that they are subject to assignment at any District facility at the option of the Chancellor.

Major Responsibilities

Reporting to the Dean of Arts, Humanities, Communication, & Telecommunication, the incumbent would be a member of the English department teaching primarily Philosophy courses, serving on and/or chairing department and campus committees, maintaining appropriate records and reports, and participating actively in the work of the department, college, and district. The college encourages and supports professional growth, with an emphasis on equity-minded and student-centered practices, consistent with the mission of the college.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's in philosophy OR
• Bachelor's in philosophy AND Master's in humanities or religious studies, OR
• the equivalent

Desired Qualifications

• Ability and desire to effectively teach lower and upper division course levels to community college students in classes both on and off campus and consisting of native and non-native speakers of English.
• Ability and desire to effectively teach in a range of modalities including face-to-face, hybrid, and fully online.
• Experience teaching special populations and working in programs such as College and Career Access Pathways (CCAP) for high schools, justice-impacted, veterans, AAPI, Puente, Umoja, etc.
• Ability to create effective lessons incorporating innovative and current andragogy, instruction, methodologies, and technology.
• Ability and desire to assume department leadership in areas including but not limited to course or program level coordination, curriculum, professional development, and instructional support and resources.
• Ability and desire to assume some District and/or college program coordination.
• Commitment to and participation in ongoing professional learning.
• Ability and willingness to use research for innovation in the classroom.
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience working with students from diverse socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds; sexual orientation and gender expression; different levels of academic preparation; and varying physical and learning abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively and navigate conflict or disagreements with students, Classified Professionals, faculty, and administrators.
• Demonstrates cultural competency, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff.

Equivalency

If you do not possess the exact degrees, or higher, listed above or if you anticipate receiving the required degree prior to the start of teaching classes, please complete a Request for Equivalency Form and attach it during the application process.

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.

Licenses/Certificates/Credentials:

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.

EEO / Diversity / Nondiscrimination - Policies and Procedures Link: https://www.sdccd.edu/departments/human-resources/eeo-diversity/policies-and-procedures.aspx

Working Conditions

Each assignment will be for 15 class hours per week, and may include day, evening and Saturday classes. Additional responsibilities of City College tenured/tenure-track faculty include maintaining regular office hours for student advisement, curriculum review and development, serving on College and District committees, and participating in various departmental and college activities.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

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.

• Complete online application;
• Curriculum Vitae or Resume;
• Syllabus for Philosophy class;
• List three (3) professional references within the application;
• Unofficial undergraduate transcripts; AND,
• Unofficial graduate transcripts.
• Equivalency Request (required if applicable).
• Foreign Degree Evaluation (required if applicable).

Tentative Timeline (Subject to Amendments)

Posting 8/05/2026

Closing 8/21/2026

Interviews 9/28-29/2026

Final Interviews 10/26/2026

Conditions of Employment:

SELECTED CANDIDATE IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT:

• Submit "official" transcripts as stated on application (From all institutions listed in the online application);
• Provide a Tuberculosis Clearance Certificate for initial appointment (Note: The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment);
• Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer at the District's expense (Clearance must be received prior to first day of employment);
• Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States as required by the I9 Employment Eligibility Verification form; AND,
• Attend a new hire processing appointment in People, Culture, and Technology Services located at the District Administrative Offices; AND,
• 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 AC01183 Indicate budget number(s)

Required & Optional Documents

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae or Résumé
• Syllabus
• Unofficial Transcript (Undergraduate)
• Unofficial Transcript (Graduate)

Optional Documents

• Equivalency Request (required if applicable)
• Foreign Degree Evaluation (required if applicable)

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • I understand that a COMPLETE application packet is required for consideration, which includes the following: 1) All required documents as listed in the special instructions 2) Responses to supplemental questions (clear and detailed responses are required as they will be carefully evaluated to determine the most qualified candidate(s) to be invited for an interview; please do not paste your resume, or put "see resume", or "N/A" or leave blank)

• Yes

• No

• • I understand that my responses to the application supplemental questions are heavily weighted during the application screening and evaluation process, and responses such as "N/A", "see resume", or no responses will result in deduction of points to my application.

• Yes

• No

• • We believe that the application and interview process should be a reflection of your skills, insights, and experiences, and we are looking to understand your unique qualifications for the role. I understand that responses ENTIRELY generated by Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can result in disqualification from the application process.

• Yes

• No

• • Describe a lesson, a class project, or a thematic unit that uses a culturally relevant approach. What methods would you employ and how would you assess student learning? (Open Ended Question - 500 Word Max)

(Open Ended Question)

• • Share a Professional Development experience(s) that shifted your thinking, pedagogy, assessment, and/or your relationship with students, and give an example of how it has impacted your teaching. (Open Ended Question - 500 Word Max)

(Open Ended Question)

• • Discuss a time when you had a conflict or disagreement with a student. How did you resolve it, and what did you learn from it? (Open Ended Question - 500 Word Max)

(Open Ended Question)

• • In your view, what is the role or purpose of the discipline of philosophy for community college students?

(Open Ended Question)

• • The San Diego Community College District has a very diverse student, faculty and classified professional population with respect to academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds. Describe your professional development, community involvement, and professional experience working with these diverse groups.

(Open Ended Question)