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The salary range for this Assistant Professor level position is $5,389.42 – $7,068.05 per month. Note that all new faculty hired by the SDCCD start at the Assistant Professor level. The highest monthly base starting salary would be $7,068.05 with a PhD and 1 year full-time prior teaching experience. Overload assignments are paid based on contract parity using the Adjunct/Overload College Classroom and Non-Classroom, Schedules B and C. Salary placement is based solely upon education and experience as outlined in the AFT Faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement, and it is non-negotiable. Annual Salaries will be recalculated for service less than a full academic year based on Education Code §87815, any required adjustment will be made on the first pay period. Travel reimbursement for interviewees traveling more than 200 miles, one-way, will be paid according to geographic location (see SDCCD Travel Stipend Policy, Rev 7/14/2011). Assistant Professors may earn tenure after 4 years and promote to Associate Professor.

With promotions through Associate and Professor levels based upon mastery in the field, teaching of that knowledge, a PhD or equivalent, successful evaluations and tenure track experience, the top range would be $11,210.31. For further information, please visit the SDCCD Employment Web Page which provides a link to AFT Collective Bargaining Agreement and more information about terms and conditions of employment which includes salary, benefits and comprehensive rules for salary placement and advancement.

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From Mesa College President, Pamela Luster: San Diego Mesa College seeks energetic and dedicated candidates to apply for faculty positions. The college is committed to academic excellence and diversity, equity and inclusion among its faculty, staff and students. As the largest college in the San Diego Community College District, the institution enjoys a solid financial standing and has prioritized resources to hire new faculty, support professional development and encourage teaching innovation. Celebrating our 50th Anniversary in 2014, we are building a solid foundation for the next 50 years by adding new faculty who alongside our stellar current faculty 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 expressing your interest.

Applications are now being accepted for the position of Assistant Professor, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) at San Diego Mesa College, beginning Fall 2015. Assignment may include some combination of on-line, day, evening, Saturday, Sunday and/or off-campus classes. While the current vacancy exists at Mesa College, applicants should understand that they are subject to assignment at any District facility at the option of the Chancellor. In addition, this pool may be used to fill identical vacancies that may occur during the 2015-2016 academic year.

Knowledge and experience in teaching lower division/community college level students and commitment to maintaining college standards.

Completion of graduate level coursework in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), including Remote Sensing.

Knowledge, experience and/or academic preparation to teach lower division/community college level subject matter included in GIS curricula.

Professional work experience in the field of GIS, including demonstrated excellence in project development and completion.

Demonstrated excellence in written, oral, and visual communication.

Recent teaching experience in GIS at the lower-division college level.

Proficiency and experience in developing, delivering, and communicating GIS education in the classroom and online.

Evidence of collaboration with industry, community, and/or professional organizations on curriculum and internship development.

Demonstrated experience using GIS hardware and software currently employed in industry.

Ability to relate to and work with a diverse cultural and ethnic population.

1. Master’s degree in geography/geographic information systems; OR

2.Bachelor’s degree in geography/geographic information systems AND Master’s degree in geology, history, meteorology, or oceanography; OR

3. The documented equivalent; OR,

4. Meet the criteria stipulated under Interdisciplinary Studies.

Evidence of commitment to remaining current in the discipline of GIS, and to maintaining its program excellence that reflect industry standards and practices.

Ability to work collegially and collaboratively with departmental faculty.

Commitment to supporting departmental and college missions.

Commitment to building community relationships and industry partnerships.

If you do not possess the exact degrees listed above or if you anticipate receiving the required degree prior to the start of teaching classes, please complete a “Request for Equivalency Form” (link to the left) and attach it during the application process.

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). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your on-line application.

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 and staff.

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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.

1. Complete online application;
2. Resume;
3. Cover letter
4. Licensure documentation (if applicable);
5. Unofficial college transcripts;

   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.

6. Application materials sent via mail, fax, or e-mail will not be accepted.
7. Note that correspondence, including interview invitations, will be sent to you via e-mail.
8. All inquiries, nominations and applications will be held in the strictest confidence.