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Grossmont/Cuyamaca Community College District

English Instructor - Puente And Chicana/O Literature, Tenure Track

Position Number: 7068910
Location: El Cajon, CA
Position Type: Liberal Arts - English and Literature

English Instructor - Puente And Chicana/O Literature, Tenure Track

R-02595
San Diego County - Cuyamaca College

Transforming lives through learning isn't just the vision of the Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District. It happens every day with our 30,000 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 District honors a diverse academic community and fosters equity mindedness across our institutions. As such, the District is committed to eliminating achievement gaps among different student groups by promoting a culture 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.

Become a part of this dedicated team in beautiful San Diego County!

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Job Summary
Application Deadline: Monday, May 11, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

NOTE: Application materials that are submitted on the last day of application and are timed out will not be accepted.

Department: English

Months worked out of the year: 10 months

FTE: 1.00

Starting Salary Range:
$70,559 (Class II, Step 6) - $97,415 (VII, Step 10) Annually for a 10-month contract

Start Date: August 2026

Job Description

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Cuyamaca College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track English Instructor (Puente & Chicana/o Literature). Primary responsibilities include teaching within and co-coordinating for the Puente Project. Puente is a nationally recognized learning community open to all students that centers Latine students' cultural knowledge and experiences through integrated writing, counseling, and mentorship to support their success, transfer, and leadership development.

We are seeking an equity-minded educator who is deeply committed to culturally responsive, relationship-centered teaching and to supporting Latine and transfronterizo students, who are a vital part of our college community.

Our ideal candidate:

Sees equity gaps as a problem of practice and actively works to address them
Values mentorship, collaboration, and community-building
Is committed to helping students connect their home cultures, academic lives, and future goals
Is excited to help grow and sustain a high-impact learning community program

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Teaching ENGL C1000 Academic Reading and Writing and ENGL C1001 Critical Thinking and Composition within the Puente learning community
Serving as Puente Co-Coordinator, working closely with the Puente Counselor and campus partners
Teaching Chicana/o Literature and contributing to culturally relevant curriculum
Supporting the English Department by teaching general composition, literature, and/or creative writing courses; engaging in professional development and department-specific activities; contributing actively to the mission and goals of the department and the College
Facilitating student success through mentorship, college community engagement, and transfer-focused programming

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Puente Program Teaching and Coordination

Teach composition and critical thinking within the Puente cohort model and design culturally responsive curriculum grounded in Latine experiences. Co-coordinate the program through recruitment, events, mentorship, and collaboration with counseling faculty.

Discipline Teaching

Teach Chicana/o literature and a range of English courses, including composition, critical thinking, literature, and/or creative writing.

Institutional Engagement

Participate in shared governance, curriculum development, outcomes assessment, campus events, and professional learning.

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.

Additional Expectations:

Participation in ongoing Puente professional development
Flexibility to teach day, evening, and/or online courses
Ability to teach, hold events, and participate in functions on-campus, across the region, and throughout the state

Under administrative leadership, it is the responsibility of the regular/contract college instructor to participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs, courses, and other experiences that will directly result in the educational growth of the students and support advancement of the visions, missions, and values of the College and District.

For a full list of essential duties and responsibilities, please view the job description in its entirety.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's in English, literature, comparative literature, or composition OR
Bachelor's in one of the above and Master's in linguistics, TESL, speech, education (with reading specialization), creative writing, or journalism OR
The equivalent.
If you are applying based on "the equivalent", you will need to complete an Equivalency Determination Form. This form MUST be submitted as part of the application. View the equivalency instructions and Equivalency Determination Form

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS:

Demonstrated ability to teach transfer-level composition and critical thinking, and Chicana/o Literatures
Experience with and desire to coordinate programs, plan events, and support cohort-based student success initiatives
Experience supporting first-generation, historically and currently underserved, and multilingual students
Evidence of culturally responsive, anti-racist, and equity-minded pedagogy
Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and goals of community college students

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience teaching in or working with the Puente Project or similar learning communities
Ability to teach other literature and/or creative writing courses
Experience teaching effectively in a variety of modalities (online, hyflex, in-person)
Experience working collaboratively, solving problems, and managing differing values and perspectives among colleagues and students
Spanish language proficiency (highly desirable)

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 our website.

The Puente Program is central to this work, providing a powerful model for cohort-based learning, culturally relevant curriculum, and holistic student support. For more information about the Puente Project, please visit the Puente website.

Additional Information

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The Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District, a two-college district in eastern San Diego County, has been providing a high-quality education to the region since Grossmont College opened its doors in 1961 and Cuyamaca College began operating in 1978. The district is tied closely to the suburban and rural communities that it serves, providing a $1 billion economic impact to the region through its payroll, purchasing, and spending by students and alumni.

The district has a strong commitment to diversity and equity with a student population representing a broad variety of backgrounds, ethnicities, socioeconomic levels, cultures and abilities. The district strives to provide an educational environment that fosters cultural awareness, mutual understanding, and respect that ultimately also benefits the global community.

The colleges offer more than 150 degrees and certificates in a wide range of programs. Both colleges have signature programs that have become well-renowned. Grossmont College is recognized for its top-notch Administration of Justice, Culinary Arts, Nursing and Allied Health and Theatre Arts programs, while Cuyamaca is known for its Automotive Technology, Ornamental Horticulture, Environmental Health and Safety and Center for Water Studies programs.

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