Psychology: Contract Instructor-College Credit

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

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;
• Letter of Interest;
• List three (3) professional references within the application;
• Equivalency Request (required if applicable).
• Foreign Degree Evaluation (required if applicable).
• Licenses/Certificates/Credential (Optional).

Closing Date: 09/15/2026

Open Until Filled No

Classification Title

Classification Title Psychology:
Contract Instructor-College Credit

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 condition (s) of employment to include salary and benefits.

Position Equivalent FTE:

1.0 FTE

Job Duration

Job Duration 10 Months

Position Number:

Position Number: 000580

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Exempt (does not accrue overtime)

Bargaining Unit

Bargaining Unit AFT/College Faculty

Range

Range (na)

Position Type

Department

Department School of Bhv/Soc Sci, Cons & Fam Studies

Applications are now being accepted for the position of Assistant Professor, Psychology at San Diego City College with an expected start date during the Spring 2027 semester. One of three credit colleges in the San Diego Community College District, City College is an urban campus, minutes away from a world-class zoo and Balboa Park, providing academic and career-technical offerings to meet the needs of a diver student population.

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. Assignment may include day, evening, online, Saturday, and/or off-campus classes.

The Assistant Professor of Behavioral Sciences/Psychology is a member of the Behavioral Sciences Department and reports to the Dean of the School of Behavioral and Social Sciences, and Consumer and Family Studies. The Behavioral Sciences Department includes the disciplines of Anthropology, Psychology, Sociology, Alcohol & Other Drug Studies, Human Services, and Gender Studies.

Primary responsibilities of the new Behavioral Sciences/Psychology faculty member are teaching:
Introduction to Clinical (Abnormal) Psychology, Human Sexual Behavior, Opportunities in Psychology, Fieldwork/Psychological Services.

The assignment will be 15 class hours per week. Additional responsibilities of San Diego City College faculty…