Philosophy Associate (Part-time) Instructor Pool 2026 - 2027

MiraCosta College; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 128,695 - 156,564; Part time

Job summary

MiraCosta College is establishing a pool of associate faculty instructors for potential part‑time assignments across various locations. Candidates will be responsible for planning, organizing, and teaching assigned courses, as well as evaluating student performance.

The role requires residence in California and offers an hourly wage ranging from $93.42 to $113.65, determined by education and experience. This position includes a flexible schedule with options for days, evenings, or weekends.

Qualifications

• Ability to plan, organize, and teach assigned courses.
• Provide feedback and guidance to students.
• Evaluate student performance.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and teach courses in designated discipline.
• Provide feedback and evaluate student performance.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Job description

Position Overview

MiraCosta College is building a pool of associate faculty instructors for possible future part‑time assignments across all locations. This pooled position is open for potential part‑time assignments and may include days, evenings, or weekends.

Residency Requirement

MiraCosta College Board Policy 7800: All associate faculty employees must maintain and permanently reside in a principal place of residence in the state of California that is within 200 road miles from the employee’s regularly assigned district worksite. Associate faculty with a fully online assignment must reside within California, but may live beyond 200 miles from the designated District worksite without requiring an exception. Individual requests to temporarily reside outside the state or outside the 200‑mile limit may be considered on a case‑by‑case basis, not to exceed twelve consecutive months.

Responsibilities

Under direction, plan, organize and teach assigned courses in an instructional field or discipline in accordance with approved course outlines, education code requirements and faculty contract provisions; provide feedback and guidance to students and evaluate student performance; and perform related duties as assigned.

Compensation

Hourly rate: $93.42 to $113.65. Initial class placement is based on education. All new associate faculty start at step 1.

Pay calculation for classroom assignments:

• Fall or Spring Semesters: Hourly Pay Rate × # of LHE assigned × 18.5 hours per LHE = Total Pay for the Semester
• Summer Sessions: Hourly Pay Rate × # of LHE assigned × 16.5 hours per LHE = Total Pay for the Session