Transforming lives through learning isnt just the vision of the Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District. It happens every day with our 30000 students who take the first step in their higher education become trained for a new career or learn knowledge that transforms their world perspective.

The Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College Districthonors a diverse academic community and fosters equity mindedness across our institutions. As such theDistrict is committed toeliminating achievement gaps among different student groups by promoting aculture of appreciation for diversity equity inclusivity and social justice and continuously examining our processes and practices through an equity lens.

The District provides an excellent health and welfare benefits package to its employees. We take care of our employees and have continued to offer medical dental and vision coverage to eligible employees and their dependents at no charge for any of the plans we offer.

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Job Summary

Job Description

SUMMARY

Under administrative leadership it is the responsibility of part time faculty to perform tasks which support advancement of the visions missions and values of the colleges and District. Part time faculty have responsibilities in regards to their classroom assignment evaluation of students curriculum student advising professional development and any assignment-specific needs.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters in English literature comparative literature or composition OR

• Bachelors in English literature comparative literature or composition AND Masters in linguistics TESL speech education with a specialization in reading creative writing or journalism OR

• The equivalent.
  

NOTE: If you are applying under an Equivalency you MUST submit additional Equivalency Determination Form. Your Equivalency Materials must be included in order to submit your application.

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Cuyamaca College El Cajon California

Cuyamaca College invites applications for a part-time faculty member to teach English Umoja and serve as faculty co-coordinator for the Umoja program starting fall 2026.

Umoja is a nationally recognized learning community that centers Black and African American students cultural knowledge and experiences through integrated writing and counseling to support success transfer and leadership development. Umoja is open to all students interested in centering the history and cultural knowledge related to the Black and African Diaspora broadly conceived.

We are seeking an equity-minded educator who is deeply committed to culturally responsive relationship-centered teaching coordinating and mentorship.

General Responsibilities:

1. Umoja Program Teaching

Teach sheltered English composition sections (C1000 in fall and C1001 in spring) within the Umoja cohort model and design culturally responsive curriculum grounded experiences histories topics related to the Black and African Diaspora. Currently those classes are scheduled on campus at Cuyamaca College on Tuesday and Thursday mornings.

2. Umoja Co-Coordinating

Co-coordinate the Umoja program in collaboration with counseling faculty through recruitment events mentorship and collaboration with counseling -coordination is a fully supported and paid per agreement between the English and Counseling.

3. Equity & Student Success

Demonstrate a strong commitment to the mission vision values and strategic plan of the College including IDEAA principles and equitable access retention and success for diverse student populations.

About Cuyamaca College

Situated on a tree-studded 165-acre oasis Cuyamaca College is among the most picturesque campuses in beautiful San Diego County. Built in 1978 the college is home to a remarkably diverse community and is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution. Cuyamaca College is committed to equity excellence and social justice through education. For more information about Cuyamaca College please visit: is central to this work providing a powerful model for cohort-based learning culturally relevant curriculum and holistic student support. For more information about Umoja please visit Information

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BENEFITS: The Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District provides an optional part time faculty benefits program and membership in the State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) or the Pension Eligible Alternative Retirement (PEAR) Plan.

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