Psychology: Contract Instructor-College Credit

Psychology:
Contract Instructor-College Credit Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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Closing Date: 10/04/2026

Open Until Filled No

Classification Title

Psychology:
Contract Instructor-College Credit

Working Title

Assistant Professor, Psychology

Recruitment Limits

Location

Pay Information

Position Equivalent FTE:

1.0 FTE

Job Duration

10 Months

Position Number:

002694

FLSA Status

Exempt (does not accrue overtime)

Bargaining Unit

AFT/College Faculty

Range

na

Position Type

Department

School of Social/Beh Sci and Multicul Studies

The Position

Thank you for your interest in San Diego Mesa College.

At Mesa College, we believe higher education transforms lives, advances equity, strengthens communities, expands economic mobility, and creates opportunity for generations to come. We seek outstanding educators who are passionate about expanding access, advancing academic excellence and equity, and preparing students for meaningful careers, transfer, and lifelong success alongside colleagues who care deeply about students and one another.

As the largest college in the San Diego Community College District, Mesa College enjoys a strong financial foundation, state of the art facilities, and exceptional faculty, classified professionals, and administrators. Guided by our vision of becoming the Leading College of Equity and Excellence
, Mesa College has advanced opportunity since 1964 through innovation, nationally recognized transfer and workforce pathways, two bachelor’s degree programs, and a steadfast commitment to student access, completion, and post college success.

Our greatest strength is our people. Every day, our faculty, classified professionals, and administrators work together to ensure students experience belonging, excellence, and transformational opportunity. We foster a culture of collaboration, curiosity, continuous improvement, and leadership where every member of our college community is empowered to contribute.

If you are looking for more than your next position, but for a place where your calling can find its fullest expression, where you can lead authentically and courageously, and where your work expands opportunity and helps students achieve their educational and career goals, I invite you to consider joining Mesa College.

We look forward to learning how your experiences, talents, and aspirations can contribute to our students, our college, and the communities we are privileged to serve.

While the current vacancy exists at San Diego Mesa College, applicants should understand that they are subject to assignment at any District facility at the option of the Chancellor.

Primary responsibility is the teaching of clinically related courses, such as Abnormal Psychology. The ability to teach Research Methods is desirable but not required. Depending upon the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate and the needs of the Department, other responsibilities may include teaching General Psychology and/or other courses. The assignment will be for 15 class hours per week, and may include day, evening and Saturday classes.

Additional responsibilities of Mesa 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s in psychology OR
• Bachelor’s in psychology AND Master’s in counseling, sociology, statistics, neuroscience or social work OR
• the equivalent

The successful candidate should demonstrate evidence of:

• Expertise and training in the field of Clinical Psychology.
• Completion of appropriate coursework in psychology, including Clinical Psychology, Statistics, and Research Methods.
• Ability to teach effectively by demonstrating a working knowledge of teaching techniques, along with the ability to effectively and fairly evaluate student performance at…