Child Development​/Early Childhood Education: Instructor-College Credit

Position

San Diego Miramar College, a student-ready college, invites all qualified candidates to apply for the position of Child Development Contract Faculty. Miramar College seeks candidates who are motivated by serving students in a college community and committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).

We are a fast-growing and innovative college with a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion. The College is located in the Mira Mesa/Scripps Ranch area of San Diego and is part of the San Diego Community College District.

• Class 1, Step C – Class 6, Step C ($6,933.44– $8,849.03) per month based on the 2024 AFT – College Faculty Tenured-Tenure Track Faculty Salary Schedule. 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.
• Salary negotiation is not allowed.
• 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).
• Typically, Assistant Professors earn tenure after 4 years and promote to Associate Professor.

Closing Date: 1/31/2026

Location: San Diego Miramar College

• Position Equivalent FTE: 1.0 FTE
• No. Months: Position Number: 000646
• FLSA Status: Exempt (does not accrue overtime)
• Position Type: Academic
• Bargaining Unit: AFT/College Faculty
• Range: (na)
• Department: Child Development

San Diego Miramar College invites candidates who are motivated by serving students and advancing DEI to apply for the Child Development Contract Faculty role. The College emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion and strives to support diverse student populations and a culture of collaboration across faculty, staff, administration, students, and community partners.

The District encourages all applicants who meet the minimum qualifications to apply. Additional qualifications preferred include the following:

• Knowledge of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and related classroom strategies.
• Experience or knowledge working with faculty, staff, and students from diverse socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including varying academic preparation and abilities.
• Cultural competency and sensitivity to diverse backgrounds of community college students and staff.
• Experience with shared/participatory governance.
• Experience creating and maintaining professional, community, and industry partnerships, including advisory boards.
• Experience developing industry contacts and assessing/placing students in related jobs.
• Experience in creating a conducive learning environment, managing class time, and providing feedback in the classroom.
• Proficiency in designing and teaching child development courses, in various modalities including HyFlex, hybrid, and online (synchronous and asynchronous).
• Ability to work collegially with faculty, staff, and administrators; willingness to participate in departmental and campus activities.
• Commitment to remaining current in the discipline and maintaining program excellence.
• Experience serving as a Child Development Center Director, Manager, and/or Supervisor.
• Knowledge and experience with Title 22 State Licensing, Title 5 regulations, and NAEYC Accreditation.

Foreign Degree: Applicants with foreign degrees must have coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of NACES or ACEI. A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with the online application.

Commitment To Diversity: All applicants must demonstrate cultural competency and sensitivity to diverse backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff.

Special Instructions To Applicants: San Diego Miramar College is piloting anonymous screening to minimize implicit bias. Submit only materials specifically requested; upload documents with the labeled names. Applications sent by mail, fax, or email will not be accepted. All correspondence, including interview…