.PT Faculty POOL - Art History

Coast Community College District; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 55,104 - 82,656; Part time

Job summary

Coast Community College District is seeking part-time/temporary faculty to support transfer, general education, vocational and occupational programs in southern California. The positions offer flexible hours and the chance to help a diverse group of adult students achieve their educational goals.

Applicants should live within commuting distance to Orange County. Responsibilities include teaching per curriculum, maintaining records, and handling day/evening/weekend/online/off‑campus classes as

Qualifications

• Must meet one of the listed qualifications under (a) through (e).
• Evidence of sensitivity to diverse student backgrounds and ability to teach a culturally and socioeconomically diverse classroom.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality instruction in accordance with the curriculum and course outlines.
• Create an environment that emphasizes teaching and learning and encourages free discussion of ideas.
• Maintain 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.

Education

Master’s degree in art history, history of art and architecture, or visual culture/visual studies

Bachelor’s degree in art history and a master’s degree in history

Master’s degree in art with a recorded emphasis or concentration in art history

Equivalent education/experience as per equivalency policy

Job description

Overview

Part‑time/temporary faculty positions offer flexible hours and the opportunity to assist a diverse group of adult students in achieving their educational goals. As one of the largest community college districts in southern California, we offer a wide range of opportunities in transfer, general education, vocational and occupational programs. 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 the established curriculum and course outlines.
• Create and maintain an environment which 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 (e):
   1. Valid California Community College instructor credential, appropriate to the subject, per Education Code 87355 (issued prior to July 1, 1990);
   2. Master’s degree in art history, history of art and architecture, or visual culture/visual studies;
   3. Bachelor’s degree in art history and a master’s degree in history;
   4. Master’s degree in art with a recorded emphasis or concentration in art history;
   5. Or, possess a combination of education and experience that is at least the equivalent to the above. Candidates making an application on the basis of equivalency must submit an Application for Equivalency in addition to all other required materials. Please see Additional Information below to determine if you need to submit an Application for Equivalency.
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

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

Conditions of Employment

Employment is on a part‑time, temporary basis and contingent upon verification of employment history, background verification as governed under Education Code requirements, eligibility to work in the United States, and approval by the CCCD Board of Trustees. The hours of work and effective date of employment will be arranged with the supervisor.

This is a continuous recruitment for an applicant pool to fill part‑time, temporary, hourly assignments on an as‑needed basis. Departments or divisions will refer to the pool of applications on file to fill temporary assignments as the need arises. Part‑time faculty applications are accepted year‑round and will remain in the pool for one year. You will be contacted by the hiring manager should the department/division be interested in scheduling an interview. Please note: possession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview.

• Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.
• The person holding this position is a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in Coast Community College District policies, procedures, and Title IX.
• The district celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment. Individuals interested in advancing the district's strategic diversity goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self‑disclose.

Salary

Based on Lecture Hour Equivalent (LHE) in accordance with the current Part‑Time Faculty Salary Schedule.

Application Requirements

1. A complete Coast Community College District Online Employment Application.
2. A current resume or curriculum vitae (upload as a separate attachment - PDF recommended).
3. A cover letter (upload as a separate attachment - PDF recommended).
4. All unofficial transcripts (upload as a separate attachment - PDF recommended). Please note that, if selected, official transcripts will be required at the time of hire/onboarding.
5. Answers to all Supplemental Questions (provide clear and detailed responses; do not paste your resume, put "see resume" or "N/A", or leave blank).
6. Application for Equivalency, if applicable. Please see below for details to determine if you are required to submit an Application for Equivalency.

Application for Equivalency

Candidates applying under equivalency must complete and upload an Application for Equivalency, along with a narrative and supporting documentation, to their online employment application. Applications will be reviewed by the Equivalency Committee in that discipline area, as needed, to determine if equivalency will be granted to the applicant, after which you will be notified.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Coast Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district is committed to employing qualified administrators, managers, faculty, and staff who are dedicated to student learning and success. The Board recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students. The Board is committed to hiring and staff development processes that support the goals of equal opportunity and diversity, and provide equal consideration for all qualified candidates. 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.