Exercise Science: Contract Instructor-College Credit

San Diego Community College District

Closing Date: 8/11/2025

Position Number: 007866

Location: San Diego Miramar College

Position Type: Academic

The Position:
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Closing Date: 08/11/2025 Open Until Filled No Classification Title Exercise Science: Contract Instructor-College Credit Working Title Exercise Science: Contract Instructor-College Credit Recruitment Limits Location San Diego Miramar College Pay Information Class 1, Step C - Class 6, Step C ($6,933.44- $8,849.03) per month based on the current 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 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). Typically, Assistant Professors earn tenure after 4 years and promote to Associate Professor. 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 10 Months Position Number: 007866 FLSA Status Exempt (does not accrue overtime) Bargaining Unit AFT/College Faculty Range (na) Position Type Academic Department School of Mathematics, Biological, Exercise, & Physical Sciences The Position San Diego Miramar College, a student-ready college, invites all qualified candidates to apply for the position of Contract Faculty - Exercise Science/Coach. 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).
The Exercise Science and Athletics Department is excited to welcome a contract faculty who will be responsible for two sports teams in opposite seasons. Head coach for both Fall and Spring sports; i.e., women's indoor volleyball/women's beach volleyball, or women's indoor volleyball/men's indoor volleyball. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who will participate in the next phase of growth in Miramar's Athletics program. Hours vary. Selected candidate must be willing to adjust work days/hours based on the department's needs. The majority of the responsibility will be to support the success of our student athletes on and off the field/classes. For more information regarding our athletics program, please visit us at https://www.miramarjets.com/landing/index.

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 #5Diversity, 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 Major Responsibilities

Provide classroom instruction in accordance with established curriculum, course outlines and discipline and department standards.
Maintain current with knowledge in the subject matter areas and other state and local mandates.
Maintain accurate records including but not limited to budget information.
Participate in health, exercise science, athletics and nutrition department meetings and committees as needed.
Participate with curriculum revision and course/program assessments per department standards.
Work collaboratively with all faculty and staff districtwide.
Maintain course office hours and other necessary events to advance student success.
Participate in various college and/or district committees which promote participatory governance.
Head coach for both Fall and Spring sports; i.e. women's indoor volleyball/women's beach volleyball, or women's indoor volleyball/men's indoor volleyball
Maintain appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics.

Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Master's in physical education, exercise science, education with an emphasis in physical education, kinesiology, physiology of exercise or adaptive physical education OR
Bachelor's in any of the above AND Master's in any life science, dance, physiology, health education, recreation administration or physical therapy OR
the equivalent Desired Qualifications Successful candidate should have:

Demonstrated mastery of exercise science subject matter AND coaching expertise.
Demonstrated experience, ability, and interest in teaching exercise science and athletics related courses ranging from physical conditioning, weight training, to sport specific strategies and techniques.
Demonstrated continuous improvement to enhance mastery of the theory and applications of exercise science and pedagogy.
Demonstrated ability in incorporating student-centered and equity-minded strategies in teaching and coaching to promote student success.
Demonstrated experience in maintaining accurate records including but not limited in working with budget information.
Demonstrated understanding of the exercise science and sport science curriculum currently offered at the community colleges as it relates to the mission of the college and the responsibilities of its faculty in realizing this mission.
Demonstrated experience in collaborating with students, faculty, staff, administrators, and/or community groups in an academic setting such as participatory governance, committee, and/or department workgroups.
Demonstrated ability to communicate clear and concisely in the modality that is required.
Demonstrated cultural competency, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds of community college students 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.

Click here for the EEO / Diversity / Nondiscrimination - Policies and Procedures Working Conditions Standing, office, maybe outside 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.

Complete the online application including all of the 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 Exercise Science. Please use the following title for the columns of your table:
- Course Title & Number
- Academic quarter or semester taken
- Lower, upper, or grad level class
- Lecture and/or lab
- 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 Exercise Science courses you have TAUGHT from highest level to lowest level courses. Please use the following title for the columns of your table:
- Course Title & Number
- Type of Institution where the course was taught, please only use HS, CC or 4-Yr
- Number of semesters or quarters that you have taught each course
- Instructor of Record or TA
- Mode of instruction (face-to-face, hybrid, online or lab)
- Name of the Institutions that the course was taught
- Number of students in the class
List of "Relevant Sports Coached" (Use a computer-based software program to create a PDF of this table.) Create a table listing all sports that you have coached. Note: You are required to ATTACH this document during the "Attach documents" step of this application process please use "List of Relevant Sports Coached" as the document type. You may only upload a PDF file. Make this list with three columns headers:
- Type of Sports
- Number of Season
- K-12, Community College, Club or 4-year
- Responsibilities (Assistant vs. Head Coach)
List of three (3) professional references who will be contacted prior to interview with College President and Vice President. (Within the Application)
Unofficial undergraduate transcripts.
Unofficial graduate transcripts.
Foreign Degree Evaluation (required if applicable).
Equivalency Request (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.

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) First round tentative interview date: 10/8, 10/9 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 AC01128 Indicate budget number(s)

Major Responsibilities:

Provide classroom instruction in accordance with established curriculum, course outlines and discipline and department standards.
Maintain current with knowledge in the subject matter areas and other state and local mandates.
Maintain accurate records including but not limited to budget information.
Participate in health, exercise science, athletics and nutrition department meetings and committees as needed.
Participate with curriculum revision and course/program assessments per department standards.
Work collaboratively with all faculty and staff districtwide.
Maintain course office hours and other necessary events to advance student success.
Participate in various college and/or district committees which promote participatory governance.
Head coach for both Fall and Spring sports; i.e. women's indoor volleyball/women's beach volleyball, or women's indoor volleyball/men's indoor volleyball
Maintain appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics.

Qualifications:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Master's in physical education, exercise science, education with an emphasis in physical education, kinesiology, physiology of exercise or adaptive physical education OR
Bachelor's in any of the above AND Master's in any life science, dance, physiology, health education, recreation administration or physical therapy OR
the equivalent

Desired Qualifications:
Successful candidate should have:

Demonstrated mastery of exercise science subject matter AND coaching expertise.
Demonstrated experience, ability, and interest in teaching exercise science and athletics related courses ranging from physical conditioning, weight training, to sport specific strategies and techniques.
Demonstrated continuous improvement to enhance mastery of the theory and applications of exercise science and pedagogy.
Demonstrated ability in incorporating student-centered and equity-minded strategies in teaching and coaching to promote student success.
Demonstrated experience in maintaining accurate records including but not limited in working with budget information.
Demonstrated understanding of the exercise science and sport science curriculum currently offered at the community colleges as it relates to the mission of the college and the responsibilities of its faculty in realizing this mission.
Demonstrated experience in collaborating with students, faculty, staff, administrators, and/or community groups in an academic setting such as participatory governance, committee, and/or department workgroups.
Demonstrated ability to communicate clear and concisely in the modality that is required.
Demonstrated cultural competency, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff.

Licenses:

Pay Information:
Class 1, Step C - Class 6, Step C ($6,933.44- $8,849.03) per month based on the current 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 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). Typically, Assistant Professors earn tenure after 4 years and promote to Associate Professor. 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.

To apply, visit: https://www.sdccdjobs.com

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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Exercise Science: Contract Instructor-College Credit

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