.PT Faculty POOL - Chemistry

Coast Community College District; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 82,656 - 117,096; Part time

Job summary

Coast Community College District seeks part-time faculty to teach chemistry and related subjects in a variety of formats, including day, evening, weekend, online, and off-campus classes. This is a continuous recruitment for an applicant pool to fill hourly, temporary assignments as needed.

Minimum qualifications include a valid CCCD instructor credential or equivalent, or a Master’s degree in Chemistry and related combinations, with equivalency accepted with proper documentation.

Qualifications

• Valid California Community College instructor credential or equivalent.
• Master's degree in Chemistry or relevant field.
• Bachelor's in chemistry or biochemistry plus a Master’s in biochemistry, chemical engineering, physics, or related field.
• Equivalent education/experience considered with an equivalency application.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in accordance with established curriculum and course outlines.
• Maintain professional conduct and ethics.
• Maintain current subject matter knowledge.
• 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.

Skills

Classroom management

Diversity awareness

Student assessment

Education

California Community College instructor credential

Master's degree in Chemistry

Bachelor's in Chemistry or Biochemistry + Master’s in related field

Equivalency option

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 under (a) through (d):
  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 from an accredited institution in Chemistry.
  3. Bachelor's degree in chemistry or biochemistry AND a Master's degree in biochemistry, chemical engineering, chemical physics, physics, molecular biology, or geochemistry from an accredited institution.
  4. 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 field of course(s) to be taught.
• Online teaching experience.

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 do not call the Office of Human Resources regarding the status of your application.

• 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 considered 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 (Reference: BP/AP 5910).
• The Coast Community College District celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. 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

To be considered for employment you must submit a complete application packet. A complete application packet includes:

• Part‑time Faculty Employment Application
• Current Resume
• Application for Equivalency (if applicable)

Candidates will also be responsible for all travel expenses if selected for an interview; the Coast Community College District does not reimburse for candidate travel expenses.

Disability Accommodations

If you require accommodations in the Application or Examination Process, please notify Human Resources by calling (714) 438‑4714.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• The 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.

Salary

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

Title IX

Coast Community College District Title IX: https://www.cccd.edu/employees/hr/title9/Pages/Staff-and-Faculty-Resources.aspx

Equal Opportunity Statement

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 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.