Noncredit Social Science Associate (Part-time) Instructor Pool 2024 - 2025

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

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking part-time instructors for its Noncredit Social Science Associate pool for the 2024-2025 academic year. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage with a diverse student body and contribute to their educational journey. Instructors will have the flexibility to teach at various campuses, including Oceanside, Cardiff, and Carlsbad, while accommodating different schedules. Candidates must possess a strong educational background in social sciences and demonstrate a commitment to understanding the diverse needs of community college students. If you are passionate about teaching and eager to make a difference, this position could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social science or equivalent required.
• Understanding of diverse academic and cultural backgrounds is essential.

Responsibilities

• Instructors may be assigned to teach at various campuses.
• Assignments may include days, evenings, or weekends.

Skills

Sensitivity to diverse backgrounds

Teaching methods and theories

Education

Bachelor's degree in social science

California Community College Credential

Job description

Noncredit Social Science Associate (Part-time) Instructor Pool 2024 - 2025

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

Posting Summary

Job Title: Noncredit Social Science Associate (Part-time) Instructor Pool 2024 - 2025

Type of Assignment: 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.

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.

Bachelor’s degree in any social science, as appropriate for the course;
OR a valid appropriate California Community College Credential in the discipline area;
OR the equivalent*.
AND have sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

*Applicants wishing to claim equivalence to the minimum qualifications should follow the instructions and guidelines at https://www.miracosta.edu/governance/equivalency-committee/_docs/equivalency-instructions.pdf.

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.

All degrees and units used to satisfy the minimum qualifications must be from postsecondary institutions accredited by an accreditation agency recognized by either the U.S. Department of Education or the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation.

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: $87.60 to $101.54 per hour. Compensation is based on education.

Required Documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Transcript 1

Optional Documents:

• Transcript 2
• Transcript 3
• Transcript 4
• Formal Agency Evaluation - Non-U.S. Transcripts
• Equivalency Narrative