Part Time Faculty - GED Preparation - Interdisciplinary Basic Skills (Noncredit)

Coast Community College District; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

The Coast Community College District is hiring a Part-Time GED Preparation Faculty to assist students in language arts and mathematics through individualized or group instruction. Responsibilities include providing instruction, maintaining records, and applying inclusive teaching practices in diverse classroom environments.

This part-time position requires a Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields and sensitivity to varied student backgrounds. Applicants are encouraged to support the district's diversity goals. Regular attendance is essential and positions are filled contingent upon board approval.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field depending on the course.
• Desirable: Recent community college or lower-division teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized or group instruction in language arts and mathematics.
• Focus on test-taking strategies and fundamentals.
• Teach day, evening, weekend, and/or off-campus classes as needed.

Skills

Sensitivity to diverse student backgrounds

Ability to manage classroom environments

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social science, humanities, mathematics, natural science, or liberal studies

Job description

Definition

The Coast Community College District is a multi‑college district that includes Coastline Community College, Golden West College, and Orange Coast College. The three colleges offer programs in transfer, general education, occupational/technical education, community services and student support services. Collectively, the colleges enroll more than 60,000 students each year in over 300 degree and certificate programs. Since its founding in 1947, the district has earned a reputation as one of the leading community college districts in the United States.

Performance Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in accordance with established curriculum and course outlines.
• Maintain appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics.
• Maintain current knowledge in the subject matter areas.
• Teach all scheduled classes, including day, evening, weekend, online, and/or off‑campus courses.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and attendance.
• Apply sensitive, inclusive teaching practices to support diverse students.
• Prepare lessons and materials that reflect the district’s commitment to equity and access.

Part‑Time GED Preparation Faculty

Assist students in language arts and mathematics through individualized or group instruction. Focus on test‑taking strategies and fundamentals. Assignments may include a combination of day, evening, weekend, and/or off‑campus classes.

Qualifications and Physical Demands

• Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in any social science, humanities, mathematics, natural science, or liberal studies (depending on the course).
• Evidence of sensitivity to diverse student backgrounds and the ability to manage classroom environments effectively.
• Desirable: Recent community college or lower‑division teaching experience and expertise in subject area to be taught.

Conditions of Employment

Employment is part‑time and temporary, contingent upon verification of employment history, background checks, eligibility to work in the United States, and approval by the CCCD Board of Trustees. Positions are filled on an as‑needed basis and may require instructors to live within commuting distance to Orange County.

• Regular attendance is essential; inability to meet attendance requirements may result in termination.
• The holder of this position is a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with district policies and Title IX.
• Applicants who advance the district’s diversity goals are strongly encouraged to apply.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Essential functions include classroom instruction and occasional duties in laboratories or computer labs.
• Small to moderate physical activity such as standing and walking may be required.
• Reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified applicants with disabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The Coast Community College District is committed to employing qualified administrators, faculty, and staff who are dedicated to student learning and success. The district recognizes that diversity enhances the learning environment and is committed to hiring and developing qualified candidates from all backgrounds. The district does not discriminate unlawfully on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disabilities, military or veteran status, or genetic information.

Title IX Notice to Applicants

https://www.cccd.edu/employees/hr/title9/index.html