.PT Faculty POOL - Engineering

Coast Community College District; Costa Mesa (CA); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Coast Community College District invites applications for part-time/temporary faculty positions to support diverse adult learners in reaching educational goals. Positions are as-needed and require residency within commuting distance to Orange County.

Responsibilities include delivering quality instruction, maintaining professional conduct, staying current in subject areas, and teaching all scheduled classes while maintaining records.

Qualifications

• Valid California Community College instructor credential, appropriate to the subject, issued prior to July 1, 1990.
• Master's degree in engineering or combination of a Bachelor's in engineering with a Master's in mathematics, physics, computer science, chemistry or geology.
• Equivalency applications must be submitted with all required materials.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality instruction in accordance with established curriculum and course outlines.
• Create and maintain an environment that encourages free discussion of ideas and issues.
• Maintain 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.

Skills

Diversity awareness

Education

California Community College instructor credential

Master's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's in Engineering + Master's in Mathematics/Physics/CS/Chemistry/Geology

Equivalency submission

Job description

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 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.

Minimum Qualifications (MQ)

1. One of the following qualifications:
   1. Valid California Community College instructor credential, appropriate to the subject, issued prior to July 1, 1990.
   2. Master's degree in any field of engineering.
   3. Combination of a Bachelor's degree in any field of engineering and a Master's degree in mathematics, physics, computer science, chemistry or geology.
   4. Or, possession of a combination of education and experience that is at least equivalent to the above. Equivalency applications must be submitted with all required materials.
2. Evidence of sensitivity to diversity, and ability to manage classroom environment and provide instruction to community college students from diverse 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

Employment is on a 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. Hours and start date will be agreed with the supervisor.

The position is part of a continuous recruitment pool. Part‑time faculty applications are accepted year‑round and remain in the pool for one year.

Salary

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

Application Requirements

• Coast Community College District Online Employment Application.
• Current resume or CV (PDF recommended).
• Cover letter (PDF recommended).
• Unofficial transcripts (PDF recommended). Official transcripts required if selected.
• Answers to all supplemental questions with clear, detailed responses.
• Application for Equivalency, if applicable.

Application for Equivalency

Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications may submit an Application for Equivalency, which includes a narrative and supporting documentation. Evidence of foreign transcripts must be accompanied by a U.S. evaluation from a NACES member organization.

Disability Accommodations

Request accommodations in the application or examination process by contacting Human Resources at (714) 438‑4714.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Physical demands represent those required to perform essential functions.
• Work environment characteristics represent those encountered during essential functions.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified applicants with disabilities.
• Detailed list of physical demands is available upon request.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Coast Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The District is committed to hiring and maintaining a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community and supports the goals of equal opportunity. 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.