.PT Faculty POOL - Emergency Management

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

Job summary

Coast Community College District is seeking a part-time faculty member to provide instruction to a diverse group of adult students. The role offers flexible hours with responsibilities including quality teaching and maintaining student records. Ideal candidates will possess a bachelor’s degree or relevant teaching credential in California.

Recent teaching experience and expertise in the subject area are desirable. Employment is on a temporary basis, with applications accepted year-round.

Qualifications

• Valid California Community College instructor credential required.
• Bachelor’s degree and two years professional experience.
• Sensitivity to diverse student backgrounds and needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality instruction in accordance with prescribed curriculum.
• Create an engaging environment to promote learning.
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance.

Skills

Sensitivity to diverse backgrounds

Ability to manage the classroom environment

Recent community college teaching experience

Expertise in subject area

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Valid California Community College instructor credential

Associate degree with significant experience

Job description

Part‑Time Faculty Position

Part‑time/temporary faculty positions offer flexible hours and the opportunity to assist a diverse group of adult students in achieving their educational goals. These 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 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, on‑line and/or off‑campus classes.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Must meet one of the following qualifications under (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. Bachelor’s degree and two years of professional experience.
   • c. Associate degree and six years of professional experience.
   • 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. 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

• Recent community college or lower division teaching experience.
• Expertise and professional experience in 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. Part‑time faculty applications are accepted year‑round and will remain in the pool for one year. Candidates will be contacted by the hiring manager should the department or division be interested in scheduling an interview.

Salary

Based on LHE (Lecture Hour Equivalent) 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 official transcripts will be required at the time of hire/onboarding if selected.
5. Answers to all Supplemental Questions (please 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.

Application for Equivalency candidates 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Coast Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are 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.