.PT Faculty POOL - Counseling - EOPS

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

Job summary

Coast Community College District in Costa Mesa is seeking part-time faculty with flexible hours to assist diverse adult students in their educational pursuits. The role involves providing quality instruction, maintaining an inclusive environment, and fulfilling professional responsibilities. Applicants should meet academic qualifications, including a relevant master's degree or appropriate teaching credentials.

This temporary position is contingent on background verification and offers opportunities to teach various courses. A commitment to diversity and inclusion is essential.

Qualifications

• Must satisfy minimum qualifications for teaching at a community college.
• Sensitive to diverse classroom environments.
• Evidence of teaching experience in community colleges or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality instruction in accordance with established curriculum.
• Create an environment that promotes discussion and learning.
• Maintain professional conduct and teaching standards.
• Teach all scheduled classes including various formats.
• Keep accurate records of student attendance and performance.

Education

Master’s degree in counseling, rehabilitation counseling, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, guidance counseling, educational counseling, social work, or career development.

Valid 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. 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 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.

Qualifications and Physical Demands

Minimum Qualifications

1. Must meet one of the following qualifications:
   • a. Valid California Community College instructor credential, appropriate to the subject, issued prior to July 1 1990.
   • b. Master’s degree in counseling, rehabilitation counseling, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, guidance counseling, educational counseling, social work, or career development.
   • c. A combination of education and experience that is at least the equivalent to the above. Candidates attesting to equivalency must submit an Application for Equivalency.
2. Evidence of sensitivity to, understanding of, and ability to manage a diverse classroom environment and effectively provide counseling and instruction to students of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds.

Desirable Qualifications

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

Conditions of Employment

Employment is on an as‑needed part‑time, temporary basis and contingent upon verification of employment history, background verification, 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.

Regular attendance is an essential job function; failure to meet attendance requirements may result in termination. The officer is a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with district policies including Title IX. The district celebrates diversity and is committed to an inclusive environment. Reasonable accommodations are available 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Coast Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to employing qualified administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student learning and success and believe diversity fosters awareness, mutual understanding, and respect. The District does not discriminate unlawful beneficiaries on the basis of any protected status.