Instructor, Health

Instructor, Health

Initial Review Date: 04/28/26*
*Any complete applications received after the review date will only be forwarded to the hiring committee at their request.

The Foothill-De Anza Community College District is currently accepting applications for the faculty position of Instructor, Health, Foothill College.

The College reserves the right to hire one or more applicants from this applicant pool.

The Foothill - De Anza Community College District does not have a remote work policy. All employees are expected to be available to work in person and on-site per the requirement of the department.

Foothill College Mission Statement:
Embracing inclusivity and building strong communities, Foothill College serves diverse learners and equips its students with critical thinking skills to address complex societal challenges, to thrive in the global workforce, and to engage in a life of inquiry.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION INCLUDE:

Foothill College is seeking a full-time, tenure-track Health Instructor to join our Health Sciences and Horticulture division beginning fall 2026. Under the direction of the Dean of Health Sciences and Horticulture, the successful candidate will teach a full load of Health courses and contribute to the development, implementation, and assessment of curriculum that supports health-related pathways, including the creation and maintenance of certificate programs aligned with workforce and transfer needs.

This position includes instructional responsibilities as well as participation in curriculum development, program review, governance, scheduling, budget, and other faculty duties consistent with a full-time assignment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Teach a full-time load of Health courses, which may include, but not limited to:
  • Introduction to Public Health
  • Contemporary Health Concerns
  • Health and Social Justice
  • Drugs, Health and Society
  • Health Across the Lifespan
• Teach in a variety of modalities, including face-to-face, hybrid, and online formats
• Develop and revise curriculum in alignment with Title 5, C-ID, and transfer requirements
• Develop curriculum and certificates for health pathways
• Assess student learning outcomes and use data to improve instruction
• Provide academic support to students
• Participate in department meetings, college governance, program review, and professional development
• Contribute to a collegial, collaborative academic environment
• Contribute to department, division, and college governance through committee service and collaborative work with faculty, staff, and administrators.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to equity, inclusion, and student success, particularly for students from historically underserved backgrounds, and will contribute to a collegial and collaborative academic environment consistent with the mission of the California Community Colleges.

Standard faculty duties include curriculum development and assessment; maintaining scheduled office hours; attending department, division, and college meetings; participating in professional development activities; serving on district and college committees; engaging in campus extracurricular activities; and performing other duties consistent with the role of an instructor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff.
2. Applicants must meet one of the following minimum qualifications per California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office:
   • Master's degree in Health Science, Health Education, Public Health, or a closely related field
   • OR
   • Bachelor's degree in Health Science or a related field AND a Master's degree in a related discipline

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Successful teaching experience in a community college setting
2. Experience teaching a variety of health-related courses
3. Experience or training in online and hybrid instruction
4. Demonstrated commitment to equity-minded teaching and serving diverse student populations
5. Experience with culturally responsive pedagogy and inclusive curriculum design
6. Knowledge of community college curriculum processes and assessment practices
7. Experience in developing curriculum and degree pathways

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Environment: Indoor, office environment.
Physical Abilities: (Applicants should perform these physical abilities with or without reasonable accommodations)

• Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
• Vision sufficient to read various materials.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to perform the tasks required of the position.
• Regularly stand, walk, and sit for extended periods of time.
• Bending at waist, kneeling, or crouching.
• Reaching overhead, above the shoulders, and horizontally.
• Lifting and carrying objects up to 20 lbs.

HIRING RANGE: $76,596 - $123,297 annually plus benefits; actual placement is based on applicant's verified education and experience.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Full-time, Tenure-track, 10-months per year.
STARTING DATE: Fall 2026.