Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District·El Cajon, California
Part-time faculty are responsible for supporting the advancement of the colleges' visions, missions, and values. This includes classroom assignments, student evaluation, curriculum development, and professional development.
Transforming lives through learning isn’t just the vision of the Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District. It happens every day with our 30,000 students who take the first step in their higher education, become trained for a new career, or learn knowledge that transforms their world perspective.
The Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District honors a diverse academic community and fosters equity mindedness across our institutions. As such, the District is committed to eliminating achievement gaps among different student groups by promoting a culture of appreciation for diversity, equity, inclusivity, and social justice, and continuously examining our processes and practices through an equity lens.
The District provides an excellent health and welfare benefits package to its employees. We take care of our employees and have continued to offer medical, dental and vision coverage to eligible employees and their dependents at no charge for any of the plans we offer.
Become a part of this dedicated team in beautiful San Diego County!
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A.R.C. / DSPS
FTE: <67%
Work hours: Varies based on assignment
$50.32 - $61.17 (Class II, step 1 to Class VI, step 1) based on the Adjunct, Overload and Substitute Salary Schedule.
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Anticipated Start Date: Spring 2026
Under administrative leadership, it is the responsibility of part time faculty to perform tasks which support advancement of the visions, missions, and values of the colleges and District. Part time faculty have responsibilities in regards to their classroom assignment, evaluation of students, curriculum, student advising, professional development, and any assignment-specific needs.
https://www.gcccd.edu/_resources/docs/human-resources/job-descriptions/F.AFT%20-%20COUNSELOR.pdf [https://www.gcccd.edu/_resources/docs/human-resources/job-descriptions/F.AFT%20-%20COUNSELOR.pdf]
If you are applying under an Equivalency, you MUST submit additional Equivalency Determination Form [https://www.gcccd.edu/_resources/docs/human-resources/hr-misc/Equivalency%20Determination%20Form.doc]. Your Equivalency Materials must be included in order to submit your application.
Click here for Faculty Equivalency Qualifications [https://www.gcccd.edu/human-resources/employment/hiring-process/faculty-equivalency.php].
Current certification in the Learning Disabilities Eligibility and Services Model (LDESM) of the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office.
Faculty positions may require long periods of standing and walking in a typical classroom setting. Specific conditions may vary by subjects taught.
Adjunct, Overload and Substitute Salary Schedule. [http://www.gcccd.edu/_resources/docs/human-resources/salary-schedules/aft-adjunct-overload-classroom-nonclassroom-07-01-2023-increase.pdf]
GCCCD recruits for Part Time Faculty positions year-round. Applications will be kept in the pool for a period of one year, and contacted for interviews on an as-needed basis.
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If you have a degree from a college or university outside of the UNITED STATES, you must have your coursework evaluated by a professional association. Click here for Foreign Degree Translation [https://www.gcccd.edu/human-resources/employment/hiring-process/foreign-degree-translation.php] information.
Official transcripts will be required if you are offered employment.
The Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District provides an optional part time faculty benefits program, and membership in the State Teachers' Retirement System (STRS) or the Pension Eligible Alternative Retirement (PEAR) Plan.
Under Federal Law, employers are required to verify that all new employees are eligible for employment in the United States. Prior to appointment to a position, you must present acceptable proof of your identity and authorization to work in the United States.
GCCCD is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Title IX employer.
Applicants who are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act and who require accommodations for completing the application process or interviewing should notify the Human Resources Department by emailing D-HR-Jobs@gcccd.edu.
Offers of employment are contingent upon successful fingerprint clearance. A processing fee plus Live Scan fee will be required.
A Master's Degree in relevant fields is required, along with fifteen semester units of upper division or graduate study in learning disabilities. Equivalent qualifications may be considered with the appropriate documentation.
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