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Physics/Astronomy: Contract Instructor-College Credit

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San Diego Community College District

San Diego, CA (In Person)

$94,694 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 5 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 8/2/2026

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Physics/Astronomy:
Contract Instructor-College Credit Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job Please see Special Instructions for more details. San Diego Miramar College is piloting anonymous screening format as a means to minimize implicit bias in the screening of applications. The anonymous screening format of applications refers to the process of reviewing applications without revealing the personal information of the applicants, such as their name, gender, or other potentially biased details. This approach aims to eliminate unconscious biases, promoting fair and objective evaluation based solely on the experience of the applicants. By anonymizing applications, screening committees create a more inclusive and diverse hiring process. 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 which includes all Supplemental Questions; Curriculum Vitae; List of Courses Taken (Use a computer-based software program to create a PDF of this table).
Note:
You are required to attach this document as the "List of Courses Taken" document as part of the application process. You may only upload a PDF file. Create a table listing all courses you have taken in physics and engineering areas. Please use the following title for the columns of your table: a) Course Title & Number b) Academic quarter or semester taken c) Lower, upper, or grad level class d) Lecture and/or lab e) Grade received
  • ; List of Courses Taught (Use a computer-based software program to create a PDF of this table.
)
Note:
You are required to attach this document during the "List of Courses Taught" step of this application process. You may only upload a PDF file. Create a table listing all physics and engineering course you have TAUGHT from highest level to lowest level courses. Please use the following title for the columns of your table: a) Course Title & Number b) Type of Institution where the course was taught, please only use HS, CC or 4-Yr, c) Number of semesters or quarters that you have taught each course, d)Instructor of Record or TA e) Mode of instruction (face-to-face, hybrid, online or lab) f) Name of the Institutions that the course was taught
  • g) Number of students in the class; Unofficial Undergraduate transcripts
  • Unofficial graduate transcripts
  • Equivalency Request (required if applicable) Foreign Degree Evaluation (required if applicable).
  • Information will not be included with your application during the screening process.
The information will only be reviewed before the interview process. Posting Details Posting Details (Default Section)
Closing Date:
08/24/2026
Open Until Filled No Classification Title Physics/Astronomy:
Contract Instructor-College Credit Working Title Physics/Astronomy Contract Recruitment Limits Location San Diego Miramar College Pay Information Step C, Class 1
  • Class 6 ($6,933.44
  • $8,849.03) per month based on the current AFT
  • College Faculty Tenured-Tenure Track Faculty Salary Schedule .
Effective 7/1/2026 new hire placement will begin at Class 6. Initial salary placement 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. 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:
010939 FLSA Status Exempt (does not accrue overtime) Bargaining Unit AFT/College Faculty Range (na) Position Type Academic Department Physics The Position San Diego Miramar College, a student-ready college, invites all qualified candidates to apply for the position of Assistant Professor of Physics/Engineering, with an anticipated start date in Spring 2027. Located in the Mira Mesa/Scripps Ranch area, Miramar College is one off our institutions within the San Diego Community College District. This full-time position requires 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, and may include day, evening, Saturday, and/or off-campus assignments. The selected candidate must be flexible and willing to adjust workdays and hours according to departmental needs. Miramar College, a leader in providing student access and success, seeks candidates who are motivated by serving students in a college community and are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion ( DEI ). We are a fast‐growing and innovative college with a freshly adopted focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion as we move into a new era. Recently designated as an emerging Minority Serving Institution ( MSI ) the College is committed to helping students access higher education and achieve success inside and outside the classroom. The College is located in the Mira Mesa/Scripps Ranch area of San Diego and is one of four colleges/centers in the San Diego Community College District. Our student population of 25,387 [African American (6%), American Indian or Alaskan Native (