Social Work Faculty, Tenure Track

The Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District • San Diego, CA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

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! Cuyamaca College seeks talented and dedicated candidates to apply for our faculty positions who share our strategic vision focused on student success, social justice, equity, and anti-racism. We especially seek candidates with a high level of cultural competence and who have successfully taught and mentored students from a variety of backgrounds. Situated on a tree-studded, 165-acre oasis, Cuyamaca College is among the most picturesque campuses in beautiful San Diego County. Built in 1978, the college is home to a remarkably diverse community and is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution. Cuyamaca College is proud to be recognized for its equity-minded and innovative approaches that facilitate clear educational and career pathways for our students. Cuyamaca College seeks a collaborative, student-centered, and equity-minded professional with the passion and ability to advance the College’s mission, vision, and values and who has an understanding and commitment to the community college philosophy. We are looking for an instructor who can improve the social work program, create social work curriculum, and develop cooperative relationships with students, faculty, and staff. Faculty participate in the planning, implementation and evaluation of educational programs and activities that will facilitate learning, support the college curriculum, and participate in campus and district professional activities, including committee membership, staff development, and collegial meetings. Faculty are expected to perform other duties consistent with those stated in the faculty job description as stated in the faculty contract . Please note: In addition to the minimum qualifications below, we enthusiastically welcome candidates with a master's degree in social work regardless of undergraduate degree to apply using the equivalency determination form in addition to all other application materials. Applicants with questions about the equivalency requirements may email [email protected].

Requirements

• Applicants must meet one of the following criteria : Master’s in sociology OR Bachelor’s in sociology AND Master’s in anthropology, any ethnic studies, social work or psychology OR the equivalent
• Applicants must demonstrate sensitivity to, and an understanding of, the diverse academic socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds including those who are differently abled, and the diverse gender identity/sexual orientations of students.
• Experience teaching a comprehensive Social Work curriculum.
• The ability to design and teach curricula responsive to the needs and interests of historically underrepresented students.
• The ability to work effectively with and mentor historically underrepresented and first-generation college students.
• The ability to teach effectively using multi-modal approaches (including teaching online and in-person) and equity-minded, student-centered practices.
• The ability to collaborate with faculty and/or community leaders in programs and initiatives such as Puente and Umoja that are specifically designed to help historically underrepresented students achieve their educational goals.
• Evidence of a strong commitment to remaining current in the discipline of Social Work.
• The ability to work closely and collaboratively with students and colleagues in support of a positive, productive, and professional academic environment.
• The commitment and ability to actively participate in the college community (e.g., departmental and campus events, shared governance, committee participation).
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• The ability to manage student internship placements and maintain relationships with internship sites.
• The ability to contribute to the mission and strategic plan of the college.
• The ability to take a leadership role in the growth and development of the Social Work program, including grant management in collaboration with the Department Chair and Dean’s office.
• Experience or willingness to teach online or hybrid classes in addition to in-person courses.

Responsibilities

• Improve the social work program
• Create social work curriculum
• Develop cooperative relationships with students, faculty, and staff
• Participate in the planning, implementation and evaluation of educational programs and activities that will facilitate learning, support the college curriculum, and participate in campus and district professional activities, including committee membership, staff development, and collegial meetings
• Perform other duties consistent with those stated in the faculty job description as stated in the faculty contract

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees