| Location | San Francisco, CA |
| Salary | $75,466–$115,214 Per Year |
Posting Details
Posting Summary
Position Title Asian American Studies Instructor, (Full-Time, Tenure Track) Posting Type Wide Distribution Department Asian American Studies Campus Ocean Campus Location Job Category Faculty (Credit Program) Salary (Applicant View)
Initial salary placement is based on verified and accepted educational/work experience in accordance with the current City College of San Francisco Faculty Salary Schedule. The annual salary range upon entry is from $75,466 to $115,214 for 175 days of service or pro-rated for one semester or fewer days of service. New full-time faculty hires will have two additional service days, in their first year of service only, for the purpose of attending mandatory new faculty orientation. They will receive "independent flex credit" for such attendance, but no additional pay.
CONTRACT: FIRST YEAR (PROBATIONARY)
TENURE-TRACK (ONE OR MORE POSITIONS)
(BASED ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS)
EC §§87602-87615 as amended by SB2298 (1990)
Appointment Type Faculty - Tenure-Track Full Time/Part Time Full Time Start Date 08/15/2027 End Date Position Description
Asian American Studies Instructor, (Full-Time, Tenure Track)
Job Duties
Teach a full load (15 units) of courses offered in Asian American Studies and affiliated departments. Assignment may include: Asian American Popular Culture, Asian American Issues Through Film, Stories of Asian America, Community Issues and Leadership, Asian American Race Relations, Asian American Women, Asian American Experience Since 1820, Asian Americans and American Ideals and Institutions, Chinese American Community, Filipino American Community and Southeast Asian American Community, Introduction to Asian American Studies, or teach 12 units and serve as Asian American Studies Department Chair.
Participate in curriculum development of transfer courses to 4-year universities, such as CSU and UC.
Develop the Asian American Studies Program, AA and AA-T transfer degrees, and certificates.
Act as a liaison with the Asian American communities of San Francisco and the Bay Area.
Actively publicize and develop awareness of and interest in Asian American Studies' courses within the college and the larger community.
Develop and teach online existing Asian American Studies online courses, after CCSF training.
May assume Department Chair responsibilities, contingent on Department election.
Teach day, evening and/or Saturday classes in-person at one or more sites, as required to meet student and community needs.
Each semester, assess and report student learning outcomes for courses taught.
Update and evaluate student and program needs and new developments in the field to support success and equity.
Participate in department meetings, department and college-wide committees, program review, faculty evaluations, curriculum development and curriculum development and revisions, and professional development.
Participate in educational organizations related to Asian American Studies.
Participate in ongoing training on diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism to center pedagogy.
Support and engage in an innovative culture of culturally responsive, inclusive and anti-racist practices as it relates to student success with an awareness of student equity gaps.
Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications
Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities to work with community college students with disabilities, various sexual orientations, and diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
Earned Master's Degree in Asian American Studies from an accredited institution; OR THE EQUIVALENT;
OR
Earned Master's Degree in Ethnic Studies from an accredited institution AND earned Bachelor's Degree in Asian American Studies from an accredited institution; OR THE EQUIVALENT.
[The degree major(s) posted on an applicant's transcript(s) must be exactly as listed above under the degree requirements. Otherwise applicant must claim education equivalency for the formal educational requirement. The "Faculty Equivalency Application Form" is available on the left side margin. This form will be considered as part of the application materials and must be submitted on or before the filing deadline as indicated on this job posting.]
If you have previously gone through the education equivalency for this same subject area from City College of San Francisco OR you have obtained the clarification of your "major" from the department chair/dean of the institution you attended in order to meet the minimum qualification for this job posting, you must submit a copy of the information. When attaching this document, please use the "Equivalency Application Form" link.]
Desirable Qualifications
Ph.D. or other advanced graduate coursework beyond the Asian American Studies and/or Ethnic Studies Master's Degree, with concentration or specialization in Asian American Studies, or service to Asian American students or communities.
Demonstrated community college teaching in Asian American Studies.
Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and experience developing course content and materials in Asian American Studies, for transfer to CSUs and UCs.
Published research or professional articles which reflects an understanding and knowledge of the Asian American community.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in working with Asian American students to develop leadership skills, encourage goal-setting, support retention, and returning to school.
Experience in working with people of various racial and ethnic backgrounds and sexual orientations.
Experience with and knowledge of Asian American community based organizations, and community action groups.
Understanding and knowledge of best practices to close the achievement gap.
Evidence of successful instructional experience at the university or college level using culturally responsive pedagogy.
Demonstrated experience with and knowledge of inequities in higher education and a commitment to rectifying policies and processes that restrict access for historically minoritized and disproportionately impacted students.
Benefits
In accordance with the collective bargaining agreement between the SFCCD and AFT Local 2121, fringe benefits include a choice of several health plans, plus $50,000 Group Life Insurance and Dental Care Plan.
New employees hired on or after January 1, 2014 will contribute 2% of salary to the San Francisco Retiree Health Care Trust Fund (RHCTF).
Application Procedure
To apply for this posting, start by completing an online Faculty Position Application Form at http://jobs.ccsf.edu. To be considered a candidate for this posting, the following materials must be submitted and received by the Human Resources Department on or before 11:59 p.m. of the posting filing deadline. Substitution of required document(s) is not permitted.
Applicant: Please do not send any application materials to the Department Chair. Human Resources Department is not responsible for any documents addressed and/or sent to the Department Chair.
A detailed letter expressing interest in the position, indicating specifically how the minimum qualifications and as many as possible of the desirable qualifications will be fulfilled. Minimum and desirable qualifications are listed in this posting. The letter should also address the applicant's background and skills in the areas stated in the Job Duties.
A current resume summarizing educational background, teaching experience, and related work experience.
A City College of San Francisco Electronic Faculty Position Application completed in full and applied to this specific posting online. The statement "See Resume" is not acceptable.
Three (3) current references - Names and contact information. The list of references must include current supervisors/employers, or other professionals, who have knowledge of the responsibilities/duties specific to this type of position.
Copies of transcripts verifying the degrees and majors as listed on applicant's CCSF Application Form; official transcripts and actual verification of work experience will be required at a later date. [NOTE: Degrees and majors must be posted on transcripts to be considered in the application process. Foreign degree(s) must be evaluated before an application can be processed. Foreign Degree Evaluation sources information is located on the left side margin.]
Diversity Statement: Separate from your letter of interest, submit a concise response using only one page to discuss how your course content and teaching methods meet the needs of culturally and academically diverse learners. List classes or professional development activities you have participated in that directly relate to working with diverse student populations. (Note: Substitution of "diversity statement" with a "teaching philosophy" document will be automatically disqualified.
Applicants bear the sole responsibility for ensuring that all application materials are complete when submitted and are received by the Human Resources Department by 11:59 p.m. on the posting filing deadline. Postmarks will not be honored. Emails are not acceptable. Incomplete application packages will not be considered. All application materials become the property of the City College of San Francisco and will not be returned. Application files for this posting will not be considered for other postings.
For additional assistance, please call Human Resources Department at (415) 452-7660.
ADA Statement
Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation to participate in this hiring process should contact the Human Resources Department at workrestrictions@ccsf.edu to make the necessary arrangements. Please be aware that verification of a covered disability under the ADA may be required.
Selection Procedure/Conditions of Employment
Applicants who meet all minimum qualifications and have all required application documents in the CCSF Human Resources Department on or before the filing deadline will be included in the initial review processes to be conducted by the Search Committee. A reasonable number of applicants who are judged by the Committee as best matching the requirements of the position will be invited for a personal interview with the Search Committee. An additional interview will be offered to applicants who are advanced beyond the initial interviews.
Employees must satisfy all the pre-employment requirements for a CCSF Release to Work Authorization Certificate prior to appointment which include, but are not limited to, tuberculosis clearance (EC 87408.6), fingerprinting processing, and verification of their legal right to work in the United States.
City College of San Francisco reserves the right at its sole discretion to modify or to rescind this job posting at any time without prior notice.
EEO Statement
It is the policy of the City College of San Francisco to provide all persons with equal employment and educational opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, religion, age, gender, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, disability or AIDS/HIV status, medical conditions, gender identity, or status as a Vietnam-Era veteran. These categories specifically include status as a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning person in any District program or activity. For further information, contact the Human Resources Department at OCRcompliance@ccsf.edu.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number AC00265P Job Open Date 10/09/2026 Application Review Date Job Close Date 11/09/2026 Open Until Filled No Contact
Cecilia Sainez, Human Resources
Contact Phone/Extension (415) 452-7723 Contact Email csainez@ccsf.edu Special Instructions to Applicant
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