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01/30/2026 |
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03/01/2026 |
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Addiction Studies, Social Work and Human Services Full-Time Tenure Track Instructor
Addiction Studies, Social Work and Human Services Full-Time Tenure Track Instructor
Cuesta College
Salary: $68,383.00 - $145,819.00 Annually
Job Type: Full Time - 10 Months/ 100% FTE
Job Number: FY2526-00110
Location: All Campuses or other sites, CA
Department: Instruction
Closing: 3/8/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Job Description Summary
Cuesta College is seeking a Full-Time Tenure Track Addiction Studies, Social Work & Human Services (ASHS) Instructor to teach and provide leadership starting the Fall 2026 semester. The successful candidate may have teaching assignments at various College campuses including the California Men's Colony state prison. The candidate will also have additional College and departmental responsibilities as outlined below.
Cuesta College provides students with a rich and dynamic learning experience that engages students in and out of the classroom and encourages students to realize their goals and to become global citizens and socially responsible leaders. When you join our Cuesta College team, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative, and equity-focused community that approaches higher education in human development and mental wellness services as a practice of social justice. As such, this position requires broad collaboration among faculty, classified staff, administration, students, and community partners.
Cuesta College serves and values students from diverse backgrounds and populations. Therefore, it is imperative that our faculty, staff, and administrators demonstrate an understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, and religious backgrounds and beliefs, as well as gender and sexual identities and abilities of all constituents within the Cuesta College community. The successful candidate will be an equity-minded individual committed to collaborating with faculty, classified staff, administration, students, and community partners who share a commitment to closing equity gaps. An equity-minded individual already does or has demonstrated the desire to:
- Hold oneself accountable as an educator who proactively closes equity gaps and engages in equitable and socially-just practices pertaining to mental wellness services;
- Demonstrate and encourage positivity and critical reflection in learning processes and content and issues within the mental wellness services field;
- Embrace human differences;
- Assess and engage in institutional and teaching practices that reflect cultural responsiveness;
- Apply a critical lens to curriculum and pedagogy to create more culturally sustaining learning experiences; and
- Strategically promote buy-in and participation among colleagues for equity-related initiatives.
Cuesta College seeks employees who value mentorship and working in a collegial, collaborative environment, guided by a commitment to help all students achieve their educational goals. All departments strongly encourage collaboration across disciplines to create inclusive, integrated, and interdisciplinary learning experiences. College faculty are expected to be knowledgeable about, and willing to utilize, different learning and teaching methods appropriate to the students they serve.
POSITION DUTIES:
In addition to the responsibilities of the faculty classification description, the specific position is also responsible for:
- Teaching within the discipline and degree programs in Addiction Studies, Social Work & Human Services, and teaching a broad range of courses within the discipline, such as an Introduction to Human Services; Families and Addiction; Families, Relationships & Intimacy; and Life Management.
- Prioritizing student success and efforts, including student mentoring.
- Establishing and maintaining a course schedule, in collaboration with the Division Chair and the FT ASHS faculty, which effectively promotes the program while maximizing efficiency, with consideration for non-addiction studies ASHS courses
- Maintaining and improving the course rotation for Addiction Studies courses with consideration given to campus, time, and rotation.
- Helping coordinate California Men's Colony (CMC) course rotation and collaboration with the Rising Scholars Program.
- Attending meetings with Cuesta College's academic counselors to inform them about updates to the Addiction Treatment Studies Program and Degree, the Human Services Degree and Certificates, and the Social Work Associate Degree for Transfer.
- Developing and promoting the ATS Program with student club members as an ATS Club Advisor, through event participation/information tables at community events related to prevention and awareness.
- Meeting with directors of community Addiction Treatment Agencies to determine appropriate partnerships for education and practicum/fieldwork placement; meet with academic advisors from high schools in our area to promote the ATS Program.
- Contributing to the community through service on Substance Use Disorder Prevention and Education advisory boards, including other mental health services organizations.
- Participating on Health Workforce Initiative Behavioral and Mental Health Subcommittee when appropriate to further the program.
- Maintaining collaboration with community colleges who are also named as educational partners in grants for Substance Use Disorder Counselor workforce development; communicate with potential state and national partners who are interested in naming Cuesta an ATS educational partner.
- Applying and overseeing funding through HWI/Strong Workforce or other grants to facilitate events and student CCAPP conference attendance; attend the annual CCAPP conference and facilitate student attendance (if funding can be secured).
- Communicating with the approved state agencies (and their board members if necessary) about program registration, renewal, course modifications, certification, and student advocacy when necessary.
- Collaborating with faculty, outside agencies, and other industry professionals to ensure student success for those who are enrolling/enrolled in the Cuesta ATS Program through various grants in which the Cuesta College ATS Program is named as an educational partner.
- Serving on the ATS Scholarship Committee and/or participating in meetings to support grant funded ATS Scholarships.
- Working collaboratively with faculty colleagues in other disciplines and College staff within student success and support services, such as academic counselors and coaching, internship/job developers and Guide Pathway coordinators.
Representative Duties:
The full-time college instructor is responsible for effective performance in the following areas:
A. Teaching and Instruction
The following duties are representative of the kinds of expectations that are normally required of a full-time Cuesta College instructor. Certain duties are common to the everyday operational needs of the College while other activities may be required on an as needed basis. All of the duties, however, are common requirements at various times for full-time instructional positions.
- Plans for and initiates curriculum improvements.
- Plans for and is continually well prepared to teach.
- Provides organized delivery of instruction.
- Meets guidelines for Regular and Substantive Interaction (RSI) for Distance Education (DE) courses.
- Is courteous to and approachable by students.
- Remains consistent with the stated and approved goals and content of the course.
- Adheres to the subject matter of the course as outlined in the Course Outline of Record.
- Shows enthusiasm for the subject matter.
- Uses effective motivation to create a personal desire to learn the subject/skill(s).
- Uses standards of student evaluation that are clear, equitable, and followed consistently throughout the course.
- Requires levels of instructor and student effort sufficient to the mastery of the subject or skills in the course.
- Grades and returns student assignments and tests in a reasonable and faculty determined period of time as stipulated on syllabi.
- Selects appropriate course materials, including resources at low cost or no cost to students.
- Makes effective use of teaching aids and materials required of students (e.g., texts, manuals, low-cost, Open Access, etc.).
- Prepares and completes course outlines and equity-minded syllabi.
- Continually revises and updates course content and materials of instruction.
- Coordinates course contents and methods with other teachers in the program/discipline.
- Meets and assists students during office hours or by appointment or at other reasonable times.
- Initiates and carries through with improvements to course contents and methods.
- Initiates and/or participates in overall department-wide program development, maintenance, evaluation, revision and/or expansion.
- Identifies and connects students with college services and resources.
B. College and Departmental Responsibilities - College and/or Departmental responsibilities may include the following activities:
- Organizing and co-leading the ASHS Department.
- Working collaboratively with faculty and staff.
- Maintaining collegial, professional, racially aware, and ethical conduct.
- Regularly submitting assessment results into the college outcomes and assessments database.
- Developing and updating student learning outcomes, courses, and course/program curriculum.
- Serving on college committees and taskforces (Participatory Governance).
- Writing program reviews and assessing Student Learning Outcomes.
- Serving on peer evaluation and hiring committees.
- Collaborating with Division Chairs on course scheduling.
- Working collaboratively with full-time and part-time instructors in the department.
- Organizing and co-leading the ASHS Advisory Committee, including collaborating with community about curriculum changes, job opportunities, or scholarship opportunities for students.
- Achieving and maintaining Cuesta College Distance Education certification.
C. Evidence of Outstanding Ability as a Teacher - Appropriate evidence includes, but is not limited to, experience, training, or achievement that the candidate has demonstrated:
- Commitment to staying current with the latest developments in ASHS.
- The ability to continuously reflect on, evaluate, and improve teaching methods.
- The ability to organize and explain content in ways appropriate to students' abilities and learning styles.
- Implementation of critical pedagogy (i.e., support students to actively engage in their own learning processes, promote development of critical thinking skills, and encourage students to become lifelong learners).
- The ability to use instructional methods that emphasize cooperation and collaboration and reflect cultural sensitivity.
- The ability to actively engage students from a broad spectrum of cultural, academic, socioeconomic, and language backgrounds.
- The ability to develop student learning outcomes and methods for assessing students' achievement of those outcomes.
- The enthusiasm for, understanding of, and commitment to the role and purpose of the community college.
- Familiarity with and willingness to expand the use of technology, including effective and meaningful online instruction.
- A commitment to the teaching profession, its goals and ideals, and enthusiasm for the mission of the community college
ABOUT THE COLLEGE
Where You Will Work
Serving all of San Luis Obispo County, Cuesta College has provided comprehensive associate degree offerings, certificates, and community programs to the region since 1964. The main campus is located along scenic Highway 1, west of San Luis Obispo and east of the beaches of the Pacific Ocean. Cuesta College has a North County Campus in Paso Robles, and South County Center, in Arroyo Grande.
Who We Are
Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our culture and the work we do. Cuesta College is proud to be a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) committed to racial and socio-economic diversity as it reflects our communities and student populations. We actively seek to attract candidates who share this commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. As part of the Cuesta College team, you can expect to be part of a collaborative community of faculty, classified professionals, administrators, students, and community partners advancing educational excellence with intentional support services leading to student success and completion.
Essential Functions & Qualifications
To be considered for the Addiction Studies, Social Work and Human Services discipline:
Required:
-Any Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and two years of professional experience directly related to the teaching assignment;
OR
-Any Associate's degree from an accredited institution and six years of professional experience directly related to the teaching assignment;
OR
-The equivalent. (Candidates applying on the basis of equivalency must submit all materials requested for an equivalency judgment. For directions on what is an acceptable equivalency argument please review the requirements listed on the HR Website or see further information on Equivalency Petition Process Information below.)
OR
-A valid Community College credential in the discipline (If received prior to 1990, as the credential is no longer being issued).
Also Required:
-Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
Desirable:
-Teaching experience in the discipline, community college level preferred;
-Awareness of the philosophy and objectives of California Community Colleges.
Candidates who also meet the Counseling and/or Psychology minimum qualifications may be assigned coursework within the Movement and Health Sciences Division, according to the below qualifications:
To be Considered for the Counseling discipline:
-Master's in counseling, rehabilitation counseling, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, guidance counseling, educational counseling, social work, career development, marriage and family therapy or marriage, family and child counseling, from an accredited institution;
OR
-A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in one of the listed degrees AND a license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT);
OR
-The equivalent. (Candidates applying on the basis of equivalency must submit all materials requested for an equivalency judgment. For directions on what is an acceptable equivalency argument please review the requirements listed on the HR Website or see further information on Equivalency Petition Process Information below.)
OR
-A valid Community College credential in the discipline (If received prior to 1990, as the credential is no longer being issued).
To be considered for the Psychology discipline:
Required:
-Master's in psychology from an accredited institution;
OR
-Bachelor's in psychology AND Master's in counseling, sociology, statistics, neuroscience, or social work from an accredited institution;
OR
-The equivalent. (Candidates applying on the basis of equivalency must submit all materials requested for an equivalency judgment. For directions on what is an acceptable equivalency argument please review the requirements listed on the HR Website or see further information on Equivalency Petition Process Information below.)
OR
-A valid Community College credential in the discipline (If received prior to 1990, as the credential is no longer being issued).
Additional Information
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO APPLY
Candidates will be required to submit ALL of the required documents below when applying for this position. When uploading documents, PDF uploads are preferred.
- Cover letter;
- Unofficial Transcripts;
- Current Curriculum Vitae or Resume;
- Teaching philosophy/Diversity statement;
- Professional Reference List
Cover Letter Instructions:
Please address your qualifications for this position and why you have chosen to apply to Cuesta College.
Curriculum Vitae/Resume Instructions:
Include all relevant education, training, and teaching experience (including courses taught), and other work experience.
Teaching philosophy/Diversity statement Instructions:
We invite you to compose a teaching philosophy statement showcasing your teaching philosophy as it pertains to Addiction Studies, Social Work, and Human Services. Please address the following:
- Highlight your proven dedication to fostering inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA) in teaching and service by detailing your contributions to IDEA initiatives, relevant trainings or certifications, and the resulting impact on students from this work.
- Outline how you intend to demonstrate ongoing commitment to these principles in your teaching and service at Cuesta College.
To best prepare your teaching philosophy/diversity statement, you are encouraged to review Cuesta College's Academic Senate approved Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Rubric located on the Human Resources Equal Employment Opportunity Page: https://www.cuesta.edu/about/depts/humanresources/eeo/index.html
Professional Reference List Instructions:
List of three professional references including their contact information (name, title, phone number, email address) and their relationship to you.
Unofficial Transcript Instructions: Transcripts need to show that you meet the minimum qualifications (with degree conferred) and/or have a foreign degree evaluation completed if the degree you hold is from outside of the US. If the titles of your degrees on your transcripts do not show that you meet the minimum qualifications as written above, it is necessary to submit an equivalency petition with your application. See below for more information about equivalency.
Equivalency Petition Process Information: Faculty shall meet the minimum qualifications established by the Board of Governors, or shall possess qualifications that are at least equivalent to the minimum qualifications set out in the regulations of the Board of Governors. If a candidate's earned degrees do not exactly match the minimum qualifications, they can submit a Petition for Equivalency form in order to apply for equivalency. For more information on the process, please review the links below.
Equivalency Process (AP 7211) (Download PDF reader)
Petition for Equivalency Form
Completed online applications and all supporting documents must be submitted by the closing date for this position. LATE, INCOMPLETE, FAXED, MAILED OR EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Please contact HR to ensure all documents have been uploaded and your file is complete up until 72 hours before the closing date.
SALARY SCHEDULE
Salary is determined by education and experience. More information regarding our current salary schedules can be found on the following link:
https://www.cuesta.edu/about/human-resources/employee/cba-salary-schedules.html
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Cuesta College will not sponsor any visa applications.
San Luis Obispo County Community College District ("Cuesta College") is an equal opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), age, disability (physical and mental), genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal and state law in admission and access to, or treatment in employment, educational programs or activities at any of its campuses. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. Cuesta College also prohibits harassment on any of these bases, including sexual harassment, as well as sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.
In compliance with California law, all prospective staff and students are entitled to read the Annual Security Report, published each October by the Cuesta College Department of Public Safety. This report contains information about our emergency and crime reporting procedures, as well as crime statistics for the past 3 years. You may request a copy of this report at one of our two Public Safety Offices: on SLO campus at Building 6600A or on North County Campus at building N1021, during campus business hours. You may also access the complete text of this report at the following website address:
https://www.cuesta.edu/community/publicsafety/crime-information/clery-act.html
Cuesta College uses E-Verify as part of the I-9 process to verify the work eligibility of all new hires. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9 to data from U.S Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records. For further information, visit: https://www.cuesta.edu/about/human-resources/job-opportunities.html
Interview Process Information
Selected applicants will be invited to give a teaching demonstration, and an interview on Friday, April 3, 2026.
First Interviews will be held in person or via Zoom by candidate request. In person interviews are preferred and, in the interest of equity, candidates will be reimbursed up to $500 toward their travel expenses if they choose to interview on campus. Virtual teaching and lab demonstrations will be evaluated using the same criteria as in-person demonstrations and will be expected to facilitate similar levels of effectiveness, skill, engagement and interaction.
Second interviews will be held via Zoom on Friday, April 10, 2026.
The selected applicant will begin their full-time teaching assignment in the Fall semester of the 2026-2027 school year, which begins on Monday, August 17, 2026.
To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cuesta
The San Luis Obispo County Community College District promotes inclusiveness, prohibits discrimination, and encourages all qualified persons to apply. As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, Cuesta College actively seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds to assist students, staff, and faculty. For ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) assistance with the application and/or interview process, please contact the Human Resources Office: (805) 546-3129.
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