Italian Associate (Part-time) Instructor Pool 2024 - 2025

MiraCosta College; California (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking part-time faculty to join its dynamic team. This temporary assignment offers the opportunity to teach at various locations and engage with a diverse student body. Ideal candidates will possess a master's degree in the relevant language or equivalent qualifications, with a strong commitment to inclusivity and student success. The role offers flexible scheduling, allowing for assignments during days, evenings, or weekends. This is a fantastic chance to contribute to the academic growth of students while enjoying the benefits of a supportive educational environment.

Benefits

Sick Leave

Retirement Benefits (CalSTRS)

Health Insurance Option

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in the language being taught or equivalent qualifications.
• Sensitivity to diverse academic and cultural backgrounds is essential.

Responsibilities

• Instructors may be assigned to any campus or authorized facility.
• Assignments may include days, evenings, or weekends.

Skills

Teaching Skills

Sensitivity to Diverse Backgrounds

Education

Master’s Degree in Language

Bachelor’s Degree in Language

California Community College Credential

Job description

Before applying, be sure to read the “Application Procedure” section below.

Posting Summary

Job Title: Part-Time Faculty

Assignment Category: Temporary Assignment

The college is accepting applications to build a pool of instructors for possible future part-time assignments at all locations. The department chairperson or designee will review applications only if vacancies become available.

Instructors may be assigned to any campus or authorized facility. Assignments may include days, evenings, or weekends.

Applications are valid through June 30, 2025, at which time they will expire. A new posting for this pool will be posted on July 1, 2025, and those still interested will need to reapply at that time.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT:

MiraCosta College Board Policy 7800: Employee Residency requires all associate faculty employees to maintain and permanently reside in a principal place of residence in the state of California that is within two-hundred (200) road miles from the employee’s regularly assigned district worksite. The purpose of the policy is to promote efficiency and continuity throughout all campus administrative functions, provide students with high quality assistance and accessibility to all academic and campus services, ensure that students receive an engaging education, and respond to emerging student needs.

Associate faculty who have a fully online assignment with the District must reside within the state of California, but may live beyond two-hundred (200) road miles from their designated District worksite without requiring the exception detailed below.

The District may consider an individual request to temporarily reside outside of the State of California or outside the 200-mile limit on a case-by-case basis, not to exceed twelve consecutive months.

Location: Oceanside, Cardiff, and/or Carlsbad, California

Minimum Qualifications

The transcripts you are attaching to provide evidence that you meet the minimum qualifications below must state the degree title, major, and date awarded.

1. Master’s degree in the language being taught, or Italian Language & Literature or Italian Literature [locally approved at MiraCosta College];
2. OR bachelor’s degree in the language being taught, or Italian Language & Literature or Italian Literature [locally approved at MiraCosta College] AND master’s degree in another language or linguistics;
3. OR a valid appropriate California Community College Credential in the discipline area;
4. OR the equivalent.

AND have sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Application Procedure

In order to be considered for this position, you must submit the following:

1. An application.
2. A cover letter discussing methods, theories, or technologies especially relevant to your teaching style and describing any qualifications not evident in your resume or curriculum vitae.
3. A resume/CV summarizing your educational background and experience.
4. Transcripts of ALL college degrees/coursework needed to qualify for this position; unofficial or legible copies are acceptable but must indicate that the degree(s) has been conferred, if applicable.

Applicants will not be contacted unless selected for interview. Offer of employment to the persons selected for these positions is contingent upon: 1) submission of a current TB test clearance; 2) proof of eligibility to work in the United States; 3) fingerprint clearance; and 4) submission of official transcripts indicating appropriate degree(s) awarded or submission of a valid appropriate California Community College credential.

Compensation and Benefits

$87.60 to $101.54 per hour. Compensation is based on education. To view the current Associate (part-time) Faculty Salary Schedule, go to the https://jobs.miracosta.edu website and select “Salary Schedules” to the left on the navigation bar.

Employees must make arrangements for the direct deposit of paychecks into the financial institution of their choice, via electronic fund transfer.

• Sick leave
• Retirement benefits under the California State Teachers’ Retirement System (CalSTRS)
• Health insurance option for qualifying associate faculty assignments
• Free and confidential employee assistance program
• Wellness Program
• Professional Development Opportunities