.PT Faculty POOL - Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, Heating

Coast Community College District; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

Coast Community College District in Costa Mesa is seeking part-time/temporary faculty members to provide quality instruction and support for a diverse group of adult students. Candidates should have relevant educational credentials and professional experience, along with the ability to foster an inclusive learning environment. Responsibilities include maintaining class records and offering classes at different times including evenings and weekends. This position offers flexibility in scheduling to accommodate various needs.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid California Community College instructor credential appropriate to the subject.
• Bachelor's degree with two years, or Associate degree with six years of professional experience.
• Sensitivity to manage diverse academic backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality instruction in accordance with established curriculum.
• Create an environment that emphasizes teaching and encourages discussion.
• Maintain appropriate professional standards.

Skills

Valid California Community College instructor credential

Bachelor's degree

Professional experience

Sensitivity to diverse backgrounds

Education

Bachelor's Degree or higher

California Community College instructor credential

Job description

Definition

Part‑time/temporary faculty positions offer flexible hours and the opportunity to assist a diverse group of adult students in achieving their educational goals. These part‑time positions are as needed and applicants should live within commuting distance to Orange County.

Performance Responsibilities

• Provide quality instruction in accordance with established curriculum and course outlines.
• Create and maintain an environment that emphasizes teaching and learning and encourages free discussion of ideas, interests and issues.
• Maintain appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics.
• Maintain current knowledge in the subject matter areas.
• Fulfill professional responsibilities of a part‑time/temporary faculty member.
• Teach all scheduled classes.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Assignments may include day, evening, weekend, online and/or off‑campus classes.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Must meet one of the following qualifications under (a) through (d):
   • Valid California Community College instructor credential, appropriate to the subject, per Education Code 87355 (issued prior to July 1, 1990).
   • Bachelor's degree and two years of professional experience.
   • Associate degree and six years of professional experience.
   • Or, a combination of education and experience that is at least equivalent to the above.
2. Evidence of a sensitivity to, understanding of, and the ability to manage the classroom environment and effectively provide instruction to community college students of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds.

Desirable Qualifications

• Recent community college or lower division teaching experience.
• Expertise and professional experience in the field of course(s) to be taught.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• A detailed list of physical demands and work environment is on file and will be provided upon request.

Coast Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The Coast Community College District is committed to employing qualified administrators, managers, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student learning and success. The District does not discriminate unlawfully in providing educational or employment opportunities to any person on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or genetic information.