.PT Faculty POOL - Counseling - DSPS

Coast Community College District; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Coast Community College District is seeking part-time/temporary faculty to teach adult students in various academic programs. Responsibilities include providing quality instruction, creating engaging learning environments, and maintaining accurate records. Candidates must possess a valid California Community College instructor credential or equivalent. This is a part-time position requiring eligibility to work in the U.S., with a continuous recruitment process. Salary is based on the Lecture Hour Equivalent according to the current Part-time Faculty Salary Schedule.

Qualifications

• Valid California Community College instructor credential appropriate to the subject.
• Master's degree in relevant field for counseling or special education.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality instruction in accordance with established curriculum.
• Create and maintain learning environments that emphasize discussion.
• Fulfill all professional responsibilities of a part-time faculty member.

Education

Valid California Community College instructor credential

Master’s degree in relevant field for counseling roles

Fifteen semester units in applicable field for adapted physical education

Job description

Position Summary

Coast Community College District, comprising Coastline Community College, Golden West College, and Orange Coast College, is hiring part‑time/temporary faculty to teach adult students in transfer, general education, and occupational/technical programs. Positions are located in Orange County and require candidates to live within commuting distance.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality instruction in accordance with the established curriculum and course outlines.
• Create and maintain learning environments that emphasize discussion of ideas, interests, and issues.
• Maintain professional conduct and ethics and keep current knowledge in subject‑matter areas.
• Fulfill all professional responsibilities of a part‑time/temporary faculty member.
• Teach all scheduled classes, which may include day, evening, weekend, online, or off‑campus courses.
• Maintain accurate records and conduct grading and assessment as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid California Community College instructor credential appropriate to the subject, issued prior to July 1, 1990, or a qualifying combination of education and experience equivalent to the related statutory qualifications.
• For counseling or special education roles, a master’s degree in the relevant field and specific coursework or experience meeting California Community College MQ Handbook requirements.
• For adapted physical education or speech and language disability instruction, a minimum of fifteen semester units of upper division or graduate study in the applicable field.
• Combination of education and experience that meets or exceeds the statutory minimum qualifications as outlined in the California Community College MQ Handbook.

Desirable Qualifications

• Recent experience teaching or counseling at a community college or lower‑division institution.
• Expertise and professional experience in the course(s) to be taught.

Conditions of Employment

• Part‑time, temporary basis with hours arranged by supervisor.
• Eligibility to work in the United States and verification of employment history.
• Continuous recruitment with a hiring pool for as‑needed assignments; applications remain in pool for one year.

Salary

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

Physical Demands

• Perform essential functions of teaching and classroom management.
• Work environment may include long periods of standing, sitting, and moving around a classroom or lecture hall.
• Reasonable accommodations available to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Coast Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The District does not discriminate unlawfully in providing educational or employment opportunities 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.