Philosophy: Instructor-College Credit

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

Closing Date: 09/11/2026

Open Until Filled No

Classification Title

Classification Title Philosophy:
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 conditions of employment to include salary and benefits.

Position Equivalent FTE:

1.0 FTE

Job Duration

Job Duration 10 Months

Position Number:

Position Number: 008231

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 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

• 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,…