Part Time Instructor Pool - English; Umoja

Part-Time English Instructor

Cuyamaca College – El Cajon, California invites applications for a part-time faculty member to teach English Umoja and serve as faculty co-coordinator for the Umoja program, starting fall 2026.

Umoja is a nationally recognized learning community that centers Black and African American students' cultural knowledge and experiences through integrated writing and counseling to support success, transfer, and leadership development. Umoja is open to all students interested in centering the history and cultural knowledge related to the Black and African Diaspora, broadly conceived.

We are seeking an equity-minded educator who is deeply committed to culturally responsive, relationship-centered teaching, coordinating, and mentorship.

• Teach sheltered English composition sections (C1000 in fall and C1001 in spring) within the Umoja cohort model and design culturally responsive curriculum grounded experiences, histories, topics related to the Black and African Diaspora.
• Co-coordinate the Umoja program in collaboration with counseling faculty through recruitment, events, mentorship, and collaboration with counseling faculty.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to the mission, vision, values, and strategic plan of the College, including IDEAA principles and equitable access, retention, and success for diverse student populations.

Situated on a tree-studded, 165-acre oasis, Cuyamaca College is among the most picturesque campuses in beautiful San Diego County. Built in 1978, the college is home to a remarkably diverse community and is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution. Cuyamaca College is committed to equity, excellence, and social justice through education.

Umoja is central to this work, providing a powerful model for cohort-based learning, culturally relevant curriculum, and holistic student support.

Special instructions to applicants:

• Current Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Cover letter
• Unofficial transcripts
• Equivalency Materials (if applicable)

GCCCD recruits for Part Time Faculty positions year-round. Applications will be kept in the pool for a period of one year, and contacted for interviews on an as-needed basis.

Application materials with pictures or personal information will render your application incomplete. Please do not include any materials that were not asked for.

If you have a degree from a college or university outside of the UNITED STATES, you must have your coursework evaluated by a professional association.

Official transcripts will be required if you are offered employment.

The Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District provides an optional part time faculty benefits program, and membership in the State Teachers' Retirement System (STRS) or the Pension Eligible Alternative Retirement (PEAR) Plan.

Under Federal Law, employers are required to verify that all new employees are eligible for employment in the United States. Prior to appointment to a position, you must present acceptable proof of your identity and authorization to work in the United States.

GCCCD is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Title IX employer.

Applicants who are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act and who require accommodations for completing the application process or interviewing should notify the Human Resources Department.