San Diego Community College District

Closing Date: 08/08/2025

Open Until Filled No

Classification Title Work Experience Instructors or Coordinators: Contract Instructor-College Credit [Restricted]

Working Title Work-Based Learning - Restricted Contract

Recruitment Limits

Continuation of this position is based upon continued Covid-19 funding. The position and the incumbent’s assignment and benefits will terminate when the funding is no longer available.

Location San Diego Miramar College

Pay Information

• This is a restricted position. All costs will be funded through Covid-19 Block Grant Funds. Continuation of this position is based upon continued Covid-19 funding. The position and the incumbent’s assignment and benefits will terminate when the funding is no longer available.

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 for this Non-tenured Track College Contract Instructor 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.

The District 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 conditions of employment to include salary and benefits.

Position Equivalent FTE:

1.0 FTE

Job Duration 11 Months

Position Number: 00120612

FLSA Status Exempt (does not accrue overtime)

Bargaining Unit AFT/College Faculty

Range (na)

Position Type Academic

Department School of Business, Technical Careers and Workforce Initiatives

The Position

San Diego Miramar College, a student-ready college, invites all qualified candidates to apply for the position of Work-Based Learning Coordinator (Restricted). 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 14,972 [African American (5%), American Indian or Alaskan Native (<1%), Asian (13%), Filipino (6%), Hispanic/Latina/o/e/x (31%), Multiple Ethnicities (8%), Pacific Islander (1%), White (34%), Unreported (2%)], is reflective of the diverse community we serve.

In addition to expertise in their field, San Diego Miramar College seeks applicants who possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to support our diverse student populations. Additionally, candidates should be able to demonstrate ways they will develop tools and resources to better serve historically marginalized and minoritized populations. We strongly encourage candidates who possess the experience for the position, and who are student-centered and continue to demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) to best serve our student population.

Those who join our team at San Diego Miramar College can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative, and equity-focused community that promotes broad collaboration among faculty, classified professionals, administration, students, and community and industry partners. We are proud of our commitment to create a socially just and responsive culture, host ethnically diverse speakers, and support various equity-focused professional development opportunities. Our college strives to ensure that students reach their full potential by eliminating gaps in academic outcomes that traditionally hinder students of color and disproportionately impacted students. In fact, the college’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is encapsulated by our newly adopted Strategic Goal #5:

Miramar College Strategic Goal #5

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) – Build an environment that embraces diversity, equity, inclusion, anti-racism, and social justice for the benefit of the college community.

• Strategic Direction 1- Systematically update college processes, programs, and practices within a comprehensive equity framework for equity-minded practices in the workplace, the classroom, and support programs/services.
• Strategic Direction 2- Establish comprehensive professional development for the campus community to increase capacity around and engage in equity, diversity, inclusion, social justice, and anti-racism.
• Strategic Direction 3-Systematically review, develop and incorporate equity-minded practices in: 1) culturally responsive instructional pedagogy, 2) student-centered services, and 3) recruitment, screening, and retention of employees.

Applicants can review Miramar College’s full strategic plan on Miramar College’s: https://sdmiramar.edu/sites/default/files/2021-07/San_Diego_Miramar_College_Fall_2020-Spring_2027_Strategic_Plan.pdf

Applications are currently being accepted for Career & Life Design Services Department, located at Miramar College. Hours are M-F 8-5PM. Selected candidate must be willing to adjust work days/hours based on the department’s needs.

Major Responsibilities

• Collaborates closely with academic departments to integrate classroom instruction with work-based learning activities.
• Collaborates with Career & Life Design Services and the Job Placement Coordinator to facilitate and support meaningful industry opportunities for students.
• Works in coordination with the Work Experience Coordinator to enhance CTE and STEM Work Experience opportunities.
• Builds and maintains relationships with employers to support administrative and operational requirements for work-based learning programs.
• Plans and implements a variety of work-based learning activities such as guest speaker events, industry site tours, and job shadowing experiences.
• Provides training for faculty, administrators, and staff to support the effective integration of work-based learning.
• Develops and executes a comprehensive marketing plan to promote work-based learning opportunities.
• Participates in campus resource fairs, career events, and other outreach activities to promote work-based learning.
• Leverages technology to promote opportunities and maintain the work-based learning website and social media presence.
• Processes all required paperwork and maintains documentation in compliance with state regulations.
• Coordinates with campus researchers and district offices to fulfill institutional reporting requirements.
• Collect, monitor, and evaluate data on student, faculty, and employer engagement in work-based learning.
• Networks with local, regional, and state-level work-based learning organizations to share best practices and strengthen program offerings.
• Participates in ongoing professional development to remain current in relevant software applications, assessment methods, and work-based learning practices.
• Represents the program in special projects and on campus or district-wide committees.
• Collaborates with district-wide coordinators to support and enhance the work-based learning program.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The minimum qualifications for an instructor or coordinator of general or occupational work experience education, as defined in Section 55252, shall be the minimum qualifications in any discipline in which work experience may be provided at the college where the instructor or coordinator is employed.

Desired Qualifications

• Proven experience designing and implementing high-impact work-based learning (WBL) activities.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain strong partnerships with employers across industries.
• Skilled in fostering effective, collaborative working relationships with campus faculty, staff, and administrators.
• Experience in developing and executing marketing strategies, including digital and electronic marketing, to promote programs and services.
• Experience designing programs and activities grounded in equity-minded practices and inclusive student engagement.
• In-depth knowledge of job market trends, salary data, workforce demographics, and labor market analysis.
• Knowledge of Career Technical Education programs, pathways, and curriculum.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and use relevant tools for data-driven decision-making.
• High attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate records
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience developing and delivering professional presentations.
• Demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff.

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:

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.

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Working Conditions

Physical Requirements: Typically, sedentary in nature.

Environment: Favorite usually involves an office.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

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.

1. Complete online application;
2. Resume;
3. Cover Letter;
4. Unofficial Transcripts (Undergraduate);
5. Unofficial Transcripts (Graduate); AND,
6. Three (3) Professional References listed within your application.
7. Equivalency Request (Required if applicable).
8. Foreign Degree Evaluation (Required if applicable).
9. List of Licenses/ Certificates/ Credentials.

Unofficial Transcripts will not be included with your application during the screening process. The unofficial transcripts will only be reviewed before the interview process.

Tentative Timeline (Subject to Amendments)

Screening and Interview process to hire for Fall 2025

Conditions of Employment:

SELECTED CANDIDATE IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT:

• Submit “official” college transcripts as stated on application (even if a degree is not a requirement for this position);
• Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam 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;
• 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 AC01133

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