Real Estate:

Contract Instructor-College Credit Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job Please see Special Instructions for more details. 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 addressing desired qualifications; Résumé; Transcripts (Graduate); Transcripts (Undergraduate); AND, Three (3) references. California Real Estate License (Broker preferred) (Optional). Equivalency Request (required if applicable). Foreign Degree Evaluation (required if applicable). Licenses/Certificates/Credentials (optional). Posting Details Posting Details (Default Section)

Closing Date:

10/12/2026

Open Until Filled No Classification Title Real Estate:

Contract Instructor-College Credit Working Title Assistant Professor, Real Estate Recruitment Limits Location San Diego Mesa College Pay Information New hire placement will begin at Class 6, Step C - $8,849.03 per month based on the current AFT - College Faculty /Tenured-Tenure Track Faculty Salary Schedule . Initial salary placement based on the AFT Faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement 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.

Position Equivalent FTE:

1.0 FTE Job Duration 10

Months Position Number:

007823 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 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. The Real Estate Assistant Professor delivers lower-division academic and career education coursework in real estate principles, practice, finance, legal aspects, appraisal, economics, and property management. The instructor prepares students for California Department of Real Estate ( DRE ) Broker and Salesperson licensing examinations, and workforce entry or advancement. The full-time position includes at least 15 hours a week teaching both on-campus and online courses. This position will provide dedicated faculty leadership for the DRE -certified program that serves as the primary Real Estate education provider in the District and a leading provider in the region. Applications are now being accepted for the position of Assistant Professor, Real Estate , 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.

Major Responsibilities Primary Responsibilities & Duties Instruction & Curriculum Delivery:

Teach core real estate subjects using lecture, active learning strategies, case studies, and hands-on laboratory exercises. Deliver instruction across multiple modalities, including face-to-face, fully online (Canvas LMS ), and hybrid/blended formats. Integrate educational technology, digital learning resources, virtual simulations, and industry-relevant platforms to support accessible, engaging, and applied learning across instructional modalities. Maintain and update course syllabi, outlines, and instructional materials in alignment with college curriculum standards and California state real estate law. Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) &

Assessment:

Develop, assess, and evaluate Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) and Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs). Maintain accurate student attendance, census rosters, grade records, and course progress reports in compliance with district deadlines.

Equity & Student Centeredness:

Demonstrate sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students. Implement culturally responsive teaching practices and active learning techniques aimed at closing equity gaps for underrepresented student populations.

Institutional & Professional Engagement:

Program Leadership, Review & Continuous Improvement:

Provide faculty leadership for the Real Estate program, including short- and long-range planning, annual and comprehensive Program Review, resource requests, and implementation of program improvement priorities. Review enrollment, retention, course success, completion, degree and certificate attainment, transfer, licensure-exam participation, and licensure-exam outcomes to identify barriers and guide evidence-based improvements. Coordinate the program's two-year curriculum review and update cycle; develop, revise, and expand courses, certificates, and degrees to reflect regulatory changes, emerging occupations, regional workforce needs, and transfer pathways. Develop new certificates of achievement and certificates of performance, as appropriate, to create clear pathways into more than 25 real estate-related careers, including property management, escrow, appraisal, lending, compliance, and development. Lead timely implementation of approved curriculum and regulatory changes, communicate transition plans to students and faculty, and minimize disruption to students' educational and licensure progress. Hold regular office hours and provide academic and career mentorship to students. Participate in campus governance, department meetings, advisory committees, curriculum revision, and accreditation efforts. Serve as an active and collaborative faculty departmental team member by participating in department planning, shared decision-making, interdisciplinary coordination, student-support initiatives, and collective work that advances departmental and college goals. Maintain industry currency through professional development, continuing education, and connections with local real estate associations.

Regulatory Compliance & State Alignment:

Serve as the program's faculty lead and primary academic liaison with the California Department of Real Estate and other applicable regulatory or accrediting bodies. Monitor changes to California licensing education requirements and ensure that qualifying courses, course outlines, instructional content, records, and program practices remain current and compliant. Coordinate required submissions, approvals, documentation, and follow-up related to state-certified real estate education. Engage with the California Community Colleges Real Estate Education Center and statewide faculty networks to strengthen program quality, access professional development, coordinate resources, and adopt effective practices.

Student Licensure, Completion & Career Pathways:

Provide proactive advising and mentorship to help students select appropriate courses, complete degrees and certificates, satisfy state pre-licensure education requirements, apply for examinations, and navigate the Broker or Salesperson licensure process. Develop and coordinate licensure-exam preparation, workshops, information sessions, referral resources, and follow-up support designed to improve examination participation and pass rates. Use licensure participation and outcome data to strengthen the transition from course completion to state examination, licensing, and employment. Help students explore the breadth of careers available across residential and commercial real estate, appraisal, property management, escrow, lending, finance, development, public-sector real estate, business sales, and related fields. Help students maintain professional recency by understanding current laws, regulations, market practices, technology platforms, and continuing-education expectations across real estate career pathways. Prepare students to use artificial intelligence tools responsibly and effectively in the real estate profession, including applications for market research, property analysis, client communications, marketing, transaction support, and decision-making, with attention to ethics, accuracy, privacy, fair housing, and regulatory compliance. Connect students with internships, work-based learning, job-shadowing, mentorship, scholarships, professional associations, employers, and career opportunities.

Faculty Coordination & Program Operations:

Provide discipline-specific guidance, orientation, mentoring, and instructional resources to adjunct Real Estate faculty. Participate in recruitment, hiring, onboarding, evaluation, and professional development of adjunct faculty in accordance with district policies and collective bargaining requirements. Coordinate course scheduling in conjunction with the department chair and dean, modality, and rotation recommendations to support student access, timely completion, and efficient use of faculty expertise. Respond to student, faculty, counselor, employer, and community inquiries regarding curriculum, program requirements, licensure, and career pathways.

Industry Advisory Council & Community Engagement:

Lead and sustain an active Real Estate Industry Advisory Council, document recommendations, and incorporate appropriate feedback into curriculum, equipment, student support, and workforce-development planning. Build partnerships with employers, professional associations, public agencies, community organizations, alumni, and other educational institutions to strengthen instruction and expand opportunities for students. Develop relationships with organizations such as the San Diego Association of Realtors and other regional industry partners to expand mentorship, work-based learning, recruitment, and employment opportunities. Represent and promote the program at outreach, recruitment, professional-development, and community events, including efforts to serve students affected by reduced regional program availability. Track industry trends, technologies, ethical standards, and labor-market developments and integrate them into teaching, curriculum, and program planning. Explore innovative programming in sustainable real estate practices and cross-border or international real estate topics that reflect Mesa College's regional context and evolving workforce needs. Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Degrees must be from regionally accredited institutions. Any Bachelor's degree AND two (2) years of experience; OR, Any Associate degree AND six (6) years of experience; OR, Possession of a California Community College Instructor Credential (valid for life) in Real Estate; OR, The equivalent.

Desired Qualifications Real Estate Industry Expertise and Professional Recency:

Current experience in residential or commercial real estate and knowledge of laws, market practices, ethics, and emerging technologies.

Instructional Excellence and Educational Technology:

Ability to use student-centered instruction and educational technology across face-to-face, online, and hybrid formats.

Student Learning, Assessment, and Equity:

Experience assessing learning outcomes and applying inclusive, culturally responsive teaching practices.

Program Leadership and Curriculum Development:

Ability to lead program review, curriculum development, data analysis, planning, and continuous improvement.

Regulatory Compliance and State Alignment:

Knowledge of California real estate education and licensing requirements and related compliance responsibilities.

Student Licensure, Completion, and Career Pathways:

Experience guiding students through program completion, licensure, transfer, and real estate career pathways.

Emerging Real Estate Technologies:

Ability to teach responsible use of AI and other technologies in real estate practice.

Faculty Coordination and Program Operations:

Experience supporting adjunct faculty and coordinating scheduling, course sequencing, and program operations.

Departmental Teamwork and Collegial Engagement:

Ability to contribute collaboratively to department planning, shared decision-making, and student support.

Industry, Employer, and Community Engagement:

Ability to lead advisory efforts and develop partnerships that expand work-based learning and employment opportunities. A master's in Real Estate or a Business field is desirable but not required. 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 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 ) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC . ( ACEI ) . A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your online application.

Licenses/Certificates/Credentials:

California Real Estate License (Broker preferred), teaching experience, distance education (DE) certification preferred, equity-minded teaching philosophy. 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 Working Conditions Moderate 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 addressing desired qualifications; Résumé; Transcripts (Graduate); Transcripts (Undergraduate); AND , Three (3) references. California Real Estate License (Broker preferred) (Optional). Equivalency Request (required if applicable). Foreign Degree Evaluation (required if applicable). Licenses/Certificates/Credentials (optional). 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 CalPERS or CalSTRS 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 AC01190 Indicate budget number(s) Required & Optional Documents Required Documents Cover Letter Résumé Unofficial Transcript (Graduate) Unofficial Transcript (Undergraduate) Optional Documents Licenses/Certificates/Credentials Licenses/Certificates/Credentials 2 Equivalency Request (required if applicable) Foreign Degree Evaluation (required if applicable) Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (

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• Describe your teaching and educational experience. Include the courses or subjects you have taught, the institutions, organizations, or employers where you taught, the total number of years you have taught and when, the instructional modalities you have used, and your experience using learning management systems and instructional technologies. (Open Ended Question)
• Describe your professional experience in the real estate industry. Include the sectors in which you have worked; your areas of expertise; relevant licenses or certifications held; and how you maintain professional currency regarding industry practices, regulations, and emerging technologies. (Open Ended Question)
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Describe a specific example of how you supported student success, addressed barriers to achievement, improved equity, or helped students progress toward employment, licensure, transfer, or other educational goals. What actions did you take and what were the results? (Open Ended Question)

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