.PT Faculty POOL - Art (Painting)

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

Job summary

Coast Community College District is seeking qualified part-time faculty to provide instruction according to established curriculum standards. Candidates should have a valid California instructor credential or appropriate master's degree. This role involves teaching scheduled classes, including online and off-campus options, while maintaining professional standards and records.

We value diversity and encourage applications from individuals committed to fostering an inclusive educational environment.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid California Community College instructor credential or a relevant master's degree.
• Ability to manage and instruct diverse community college students.
• Recent teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in accord with established curriculum.
• Maintain professional conduct and accurate records.
• Teach scheduled classes, including online and off-campus options.

Skills

Sensitivity to diverse backgrounds

Effective classroom management

Education

Master's degree in fine arts, art, or art history

Bachelor's degree in relevant fields

Job description

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.
• 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

• Must meet one of the following qualifications (a) through (d):
  • a. Valid California Community College instructor credential, appropriate to the subject, per Education Code 87355 (issued prior to July 1, 1990).
  • b. Master's degree in fine arts, art, or art history.
  • c. Bachelor's degree in any of the above AND a master's degree in humanities.
  • d. 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.
• 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.

Conditions of Employment

• Regular attendance is an essential job function; 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 must comply with related 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.

Application Requirements

• Part‑time Faculty Employment Application
• Current Resume
• Application for Equivalency (if applicable)
• Candidates will be responsible for travel expenses if selected for an interview; the District does not reimburse such expenses.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Physical demands are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this job.
• Work environment characteristics are representative of those encountered 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.

Salary

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

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.