Psychology: Contract Instructor-College Credit

Psychology: Contract Instructor-College Credit
Closing Date: 10/04/2026
Location: San Diego Mesa College
Pay Information:
Position Equivalent FTE: 1.0 FTE
No. Months:  Position Number: 002694
FLSA Status: Exempt (does not accrue overtime)
Position Type: Academic
Bargaining Unit: AFT/College Faculty
Range: (na)
Department: School of Social/Beh Sci and Multicul Studies
The Position:
From San Diego Mesa College President Dr. Ashanti Hands
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.
Applications are now being accepted for the position of Assistant Professor, Psychology, beginning January 2027. San Diego Mesa College is located in the Kearny Mesa community of San Diego and is one of three colleges within the San Diego Community College District. Teaching assignments may include day, evening, Saturday, and or off campus classes.
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.
Classification Description:
Desired Qualifications:
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 the college or university level.
- Recent teaching experiences at the college or university level.
- Recent contributions in their discipline that relate to the activities and goals of their department and/or institution (as a graduate student and/or as a professional).
- Effective oral communication and writing ability.
- Continued professional growth and maintaining currency in the general field of psychology.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.
- Experience and/or knowledge in working with students from diverse socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including those with different levels of academic preparation or learning abilities.
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 http://www.naces.org/members.html or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC.https://www.acei-global.org/evaluation-services/. A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your online application.
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.
Click (https://www.sdccd.edu/departments/human-resources/eeo-diversity/policies-and-procedures.aspx) for the EEO / Diversity / Nondiscrimination – Policies and Procedures
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;
- Cover Letter;
- Curriculum Vitae;
- Unofficial Undergraduate Transcripts;
- Unofficial Graduate Transcripts; AND,
- Three (3) Professional References listed within the online application.
- Equivalency Request (required if applicable).
- Foreign Degree Evaluation (required if applicable).
Tentative Timeline (Subject to Amendments):
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 https://www.calpers.ca.gov/page/retirees/working-after-retirement/reinstatement-from-retirement or http://www.calstrs.com/general-information/retirement-after-reinstatement-enhancements website for further information.
Additional Information:
New hire placement will begin at Class 6, Step C – $8,849.03 per month based on the current https://www.sdccd.edu/departments/human-resources/employee-relations/salary-schedules.aspx. Initial salary placement based on the https://www.sdccd.edu/departments/human-resources/employee-relations/collective-bargaining-agreements.aspx and 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.
Posting Number: AC01186
To apply, visit: https://apptrkr.com/9760242
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 and staff.
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