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California hosts hundreds of adjunct instructor positions at institutions ranging from the University of California and California State University systems to community colleges like Los Angeles City College and De Anza College. The Bay Area, Los Angeles, and San Diego are the most active hiring markets, with particularly strong demand in STEM, business, and health sciences disciplines.
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Adjunct Instructor of ASPIRE-Degree Completion (Pool)
Area/Department: Academic Affairs/Degree Completion
Status/FLSA: Adjunct Faculty/Non-exempt
Reports to: Director of Degree Completion
Description
The ASPIRE Simpson University Degree Completion (DC) Program is seeking a pool of qualified candidates to teach in the program for the 2025-2026 academic year. This is a part-time, temporary Adjunct Faculty position. Adjunct positions are filled as needed through ongoing recruitment. Applicants are contacted and hired year-round, based on university needs. This pool is open continuously but may be refreshed each academic year. This academic year, the DC Program has open positions for qualified individuals to teach undergraduate courses in programs such as Business, Math, Psychology, Teacher Education, and Social Welfare in both face-to-face and online formats.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in related field
- Professional experience in related field
- Experience teaching college level courses, preferable in an accelerated online format
General Expectations
- Personal relationship with Jesus, a vibrant Christian faith, and a commitment to Christian community; capable of sharing faith and engaging in conversations about Christ
- Demonstrate Simpson University Values in the performance of all duties.
- Maintain lifestyle in accordance with Simpson University Lifestyle Policy in Staff Handbook
- Maintain the confidentiality of information, data and records
- Properly exercise tact, diplomacy, discretion, and professional judgment
- Demonstrate strong customer service skills in the performance of job duties
- Demonstrate good organizational and communication skills in the performance of job duties
- Supervises employees in accordance with Simpson University policies and procedures
- Support the overflow needs of other departments within the respective university area
- Perform other duties in accordance with this position as deemed necessary by the Director
Essential Functions
- Develop syllabus and teach a course as assigned
- Ability to utilize Canvas for course management and delivery of content
- Draw from professional experience in related field
- Work with a diverse student body population
- Contribute to the work of the Degree Completion team as requested by the Director
Physical Requirements
Job Title: Adjunct Professor of Degree Completion
Typical Working Conditions
Indoors in controlled environment
Equipment Used
Computer, scanner, mouse, keyboard
Essential Physical Tasks
Sitting for long periods of time using a computer
Analysis Of Physical Demands To Perform Essential Functions
Key (Based on typical week): N=Never R=Rarely (Less than 1 hour per week) O=Occasional (1%-33% of time) F=Frequent (34%-66% of time) C=Constant (over 66% of time)
Activity
Frequency
Activity
Frequency
N R O F C N R O F C
Lifting/Carrying
Under 10 lbs X
11-20 lbs X
21-50 lbs X
51-100 lbs X
Over 100 lbs X
Pushing/Pulling
Under 10 lbs X
11-20 lbs X
21-50 lbs X
Driving
Automatic Trans X
Standard Trans X
Other
Keyboard/Ten Key X
Fingering (fine dexterity) X
Handling (grasping, holding) X
Repetitive Motion – Hands X
Repetitive Motion - Feet X
Salary
$26 hourly
Requirements
In order for your application to be considered complete, please be sure to submit:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Letter of Interest
- Contact information for three references
- Statement of Integration of Faith and Higher Education essay (250-300 words) that describes the candidate’s approach to integrating Christian faith with their teaching and scholarship.
- Transcripts of all graduate work complete. Copies and/or unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application. Official transcripts will be required at the time of hiring.
Brief Description
Adjunct Instructor of ASPIRE-Degree Completion (Pool)
Area/Department: Academic Affairs/Degree Completion
Status/FLSA: Adjunct Faculty/Non-exempt
Reports to: Director of Degree Completion
Description
The ASPIRE Simpson University Degree Completion (DC) Program is seeking a pool of qualified candidates to teach in the program for the 2025-2026 academic year. This is a part-time, temporary Adjunct Faculty position. Adjunct positions are filled as needed through ongoing recruitment. Applicants are contacted and hired year-round, based on university needs. This pool is open continuously but may be refreshed each academic year. This academic year, the DC Program has open positions for qualified individuals to teach undergraduate courses in programs such as Business, Math, Psychology, Teacher Education, and Social Welfare in both face-to-face and online formats.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in related field
- Professional experience in related field
- Experience teaching college level courses, preferable in an accelerated online format
General Expectations
- Personal relationship with Jesus, a vibrant Christian faith, and a commitment to Christian community; capable of sharing faith and engaging in conversations about Christ
- Demonstrate Simpson University Values in the performance of all duties.
- Maintain lifestyle in accordance with Simpson University Lifestyle Policy in Staff Handbook
- Maintain the confidentiality of information, data and records
- Properly exercise tact, diplomacy, discretion, and professional judgment
- Demonstrate strong customer service skills in the performance of job duties
- Demonstrate good organizational and communication skills in the performance of job duties
- Supervises employees in accordance with Simpson University policies and procedures
- Support the overflow needs of other departments within the respective university area
- Perform other duties in accordance with this position as deemed necessary by the Director
Essential Functions
- Develop syllabus and teach a course as assigned
- Ability to utilize Canvas for course management and delivery of content
- Draw from professional experience in related field
- Work with a diverse student body population
- Contribute to the work of the Degree Completion team as requested by the Director
Physical Requirements
Job Title: Adjunct Professor of Degree Completion
Typical Working Conditions
Indoors in controlled environment
Equipment Used
Computer, scanner, mouse, keyboard
Essential Physical Tasks
Sitting for long periods of time using a computer
Analysis Of Physical Demands To Perform Essential Functions
Key (Based on typical week): N=Never R=Rarely (Less than 1 hour per week) O=Occasional (1%-33% of time) F=Frequent (34%-66% of time) C=Constant (over 66% of time)
Activity
Frequency
Activity
Frequency
N R O F C N R O F C
Lifting/Carrying
Under 10 lbs X
11-20 lbs X
21-50 lbs X
51-100 lbs X
Over 100 lbs X
Pushing/Pulling
Under 10 lbs X
11-20 lbs X
21-50 lbs X
Driving
Automatic Trans X
Standard Trans X
Other
Keyboard/Ten Key X
Fingering (fine dexterity) X
Handling (grasping, holding) X
Repetitive Motion – Hands X
Repetitive Motion - Feet X
Salary
$26 hourly
Requirements
In order for your application to be considered complete, please be sure to submit:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Letter of Interest
- Contact information for three references
- Statement of Integration of Faith and Higher Education essay (250-300 words) that describes the candidate’s approach to integrating Christian faith with their teaching and scholarship.
- Transcripts of all graduate work complete. Copies and/or unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application. Official transcripts will be required at the time of hiring.
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Which colleges and universities in California sponsor visas for adjunct instructors?
The University of California system (UC Berkeley, UCLA, UC San Diego), California State University campuses, and large community college districts such as Los Angeles Community College District and San Diego Community College District have sponsored visas for adjunct instructors. Sponsorship is more common at research universities and larger institutions with dedicated international faculty hiring pipelines than at smaller private colleges.
Which visa types are most commonly used for adjunct instructor roles in California?
The H-1B is the most common visa for adjunct instructors, as teaching at the postsecondary level in a specialized field typically qualifies as a specialty occupation. The O-1A is an option for instructors with extraordinary achievements in their discipline. Some institutions use J-1 Exchange Visitor status for visiting scholars and lecturers, though J-1 is tied to specific exchange programs rather than standard employment.
Which cities in California have the most adjunct instructor visa sponsorship jobs?
Los Angeles, the Bay Area (San Francisco, San Jose, Berkeley), and San Diego consistently have the highest concentration of adjunct instructor sponsorship opportunities. Los Angeles alone is served by multiple large systems including UCLA, Cal State LA, and the LACCD network. The Bay Area benefits from proximity to research institutions like UC Berkeley and Stanford, generating demand across technical and liberal arts disciplines.
How to find adjunct instructor visa sponsorship jobs in California?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for roles that offer visa sponsorship, making it easier to identify adjunct instructor positions at California institutions without sorting through listings that don't support international candidates. You can search by state and role type to surface relevant openings at universities and community colleges across Los Angeles, the Bay Area, San Diego, and Sacramento.
Are there any California-specific considerations for adjunct instructors seeking visa sponsorship?
California's prevailing wage requirements under state law can exceed federal H-1B wage thresholds, so sponsoring institutions must meet the higher of the two standards. Adjunct roles are often part-time or semester-based, which can complicate H-1B petitions since USCIS expects a bona fide employer-employee relationship and consistent hours. Instructors with appointments across multiple campuses or colleges should confirm that a single institution is willing to serve as the petitioning employer.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored adjunct instructor jobs in California?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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