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Closing Date: 11/30/2024

Open Until Filled No

Classification Title Economics: Contract Instructor-College Credit

Working Title Assistant Professor, Economics

Recruitment Limits

Location San Diego Mesa College

Pay Information

Class 1, Step C – Class 6, Step C ($6,933.44– $8,849.03) per month based on the 2024 AFT – College Faculty Tenured-Tenure Track Faculty Salary Schedule.

Initial salary placement for this Assistant Professor 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.

The District 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). Typically, Assistant Professors earn tenure after 4 years and promote to Associate Professor. 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 10 Months

Position Number: 010405

FLSA Status Exempt (does not accrue overtime)

Bargaining Unit AFT/College Faculty

Range (na)

Position Type Academic

Department School of Business, Computer Studies and Tech

The Position

From San Diego Mesa College President Ashanti Hands:

San Diego Mesa College seeks energetic and dedicated candidates to apply for academic positions. The College is committed to academic excellence and diversity, equity, and inclusion among its faculty, classified professionals, staff, and students. As the “Leading College of Equity & Excellence”, we take responsibility for equitable outcomes and successful pathways for all of our students.

As the largest college in the San Diego Community College District, the institution enjoys a solid financial standing, state-of-the-art facilities, and a world-class faculty, classified professionals, and staff. For 60 years, Mesa College has been on the leading edge, from offering a Community College Bachelor’s Degree, to being a lead California Community College in graduating students with an Associate Degree for Transfer. We embrace the mission of community colleges and are committed to empowering our students to maximize their potential, leading to healthy and thriving communities.

We are adding new staff, classified professionals, faculty, and administrators who, alongside our stellar colleagues, will lead us into the future. If this opportunity sounds like the right fit for you, I encourage you to file an application for employment.

Applications are now being accepted for the position of Assistant Professor, Economics, beginning Fall 2025 at San Diego Mesa College. The Economics Assistant Professor is an experienced educator and a knowledgeable professional who employs equitable teaching pedagogy to convey the required academic knowledge for student learning and success. This position works collaboratively with other faculty in Economics and Business and is expected to maintain instructional currency and academic expertise. This teaching assignment consists of at least 15 weekly class hours, in both on-campus and online classes, and may include day, evening, and weekend hours. Additional responsibilities of Mesa College tenured/tenure-track faculty include but are not limited to maintaining regular office hours for student advisement, curriculum review and development, assessing student learning outcomes, performing adjunct faculty evaluations, contributing to the program review process, participation in departmental projects and events, reports, special activities, serving on College and District committees, and participating in various college activities.

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

Major Responsibilities

Under the direction of the School Dean, the faculty member will implement educational program courses, experiences, and services that will directly aid students in achieving educational objectives; maintain regular office hours; perform extensive advising of students; assist in curriculum development and planning; and participate in professional development activities.

The Assistant Professor of Economics reports to the Dean of Business and Technology. The faculty member will implement educational program courses, experiences, and services that will directly aid students in achieving educational objectives. Major responsibilities include:

• Teach college-level lecture courses in Economics using traditional and alternative methods of instruction.

• Utilize instructional knowledge and methods of the discipline that enhance student learning and adapt to diverse learning styles.

• Advise and assist students in education and career development.

• Maintain regular offices hours.

• Work collaboratively with department and interdisciplinary faculty to plan, develop, implement, and assess curriculum preparation for transfer and career pathways.

• Conduct learning outcomes assessment, perform adjunct faculty evaluations, contribute to program review and other departmental and program roles as needed.

• Maintain currency in the discipline and technology for instructional delivery.

• Serving on campus committees.

• Participate in professional learning activities.

  Qualifications

Master’s in economics OR

Bachelor’s in economics AND Master’s in business, business administration, business management, business education, finance or political science OR

The equivalent

Desired Qualifications

The following are desired qualifications for the position:

• At least four years’ experience teaching economics courses, at two- or four-year institutions.

• Evidence of currency in the Economics discipline.

• Evidence of integrating equitable practices in structuring, delivering, evaluating and communicating Economics curriculum using innovative approaches into pedagogy/andragogy.

• Evidence of a student-centered approach to teaching, learning, and mentoring that creates humanized and equitable student experiences and outcomes.

• Evidence of experience effectively utilizing technology for various teaching methods and techniques, including online, hybrid, or hyflex, and learning management platforms.

• Experience creating and maintaining collegial and effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the business and real estate communities.

• Ability to collaboratively work with departmental faculty to evaluate, develop, revise and implement curriculum.

• Ability and desire to be actively involved in departmental functions and campus affairs through participatory governance.

• Demonstrated excellence in written and oral communication.

• Ability to interpret, apply, and explain regulations, policies, and procedures.

• Demonstrated cultural competency, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff.

  Equivalency

If you do not possess the exact degrees, or higher, listed above or if you anticipate receiving the required degree prior to the start of teaching classes, please complete a Request for Equivalency Form (https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/368/docs/50469615.pdf) and attach it during the application process.

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 ( NACES ) (http://www.naces.org/members.html) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC .( ACEI ) (https://www.acei-global.org/evaluation-services/) . A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your online application.

Licenses/Certificates/Credentials:

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.

Working Conditions

Moderate

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To ensure full consideration, qualified candidates must submit a complete online application that includes the items listed (extraneous material will not be reviewed). References to résumés or other uploaded documents within the online application will be considered an “incomplete” application; please enter “N/A” if any section does not apply.

• Complete online application;

• Cover Letter addressing desired qualifications;

• Résumé;

• Graduate and undergraduate transcripts; AND

• Three (3) references within the online application.

• Equivalency Form (if applicable).

• Foreign Degree Evaluation (if applicable).

• License/Certificates/Credentials (if applicable).

Important: To ensure consistency and fairness to all candidates, please do not submit materials other than those requested (i.e., personal photo, articles you’ve written, etc). Please only upload requested documents using respective document name labels. Uploading extraneous materials, unless specifically requested within this posting, 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.

• Note that correspondence, including interview invitations, will be sent to you via email.

• All inquiries, nominations and applications will be held in the strictest confidence.

  Tentative Timeline (Subject to Amendments)

  Conditions of Employment:

  SELECTED CANDIDATE IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT :

• Submit “official” college transcripts as stated on application (even if a degree is not a requirement for this position);

• Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam 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;

• 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 CalPERS (https://www.calpers.ca.gov/page/retirees/working-after-retirement/reinstatement-from-retirement) or CalSTRS (http://www.calstrs.com/general-information/retirement-after-reinstatement-enhancements) website for further information.

Additional Information:

Please note that an employee may be transferred to any site at the option of the Chancellor.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

SDCCD provides a comprehensive fringe benefit package for its full-time academic employees. The District contributes toward the cost of the premium (including dependent coverage) for the medical insurance plan options. Additional benefits include dental, vision, sick leave, vacation and opportunities for professional development. Contract employees become members of the State Teachers’ Retirement System ( STRS ) upon appointment.

Posting Number AC01057

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