.PT Faculty POOL - Ethnic Studies

Coast Community College District; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Coast Community College District is offering a Part-time/Temporary Faculty Position in Costa Mesa, California. This role allows for flexible hours and focuses on supporting adult learners in achieving their educational goals.

Qualified candidates must have a valid California instructor credential or a relevant master’s degree. Responsibilities include delivering quality instruction and fostering inclusive classroom environments. Applications should be submitted for consideration, as this role is continuously maintained on a temporary basis.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid California Community College instructor credential or a master's degree in a relevant field.
• Evidence of sensitivity to diverse backgrounds in the classroom is required.
• Recent teaching experience at the community college level is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality instruction in line with established curriculum.
• Create an inclusive classroom environment for discussion.
• Maintain records of teaching activities.

Skills

Classroom management

Cultural sensitivity

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in relevant field

California Community College instructor credential

Job description

Part‑time/Temporary Faculty Position

This position offers flexible hours for instructors who are able to assist adult students in achieving their educational goals. Positions are filled on a temporary, as‑needed basis and applicants should reside within commuting distance to Orange County.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality instruction in accordance with the established curriculum and course outlines.
• Create and maintain an environment that fosters teaching and learning and encourages free discussion of ideas, interests, and issues.
• Maintain professional conduct and ethical standards.
• Keep current knowledge in the subject matter areas.
• Teach all scheduled classes, which may include day, evening, weekend, online, and/or off‑campus courses.
• Maintain accurate records of teaching activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications
  1. Must meet one of the following:
  2. a. Valid California Community College instructor credential (issued prior to July 1, 1990).
  3. b. Master’s degree in Ethnic, African‑American/Black, Latino, La Raza, Chicana/o, Asian‑American, or Native American/ American Indian Studies.
  4. c. Combination of education and experience equivalent to the above; equivalency applications must be submitted.
• Evidence of sensitivity to, understanding of, and ability to manage a classroom environment that supports students of diverse backgrounds.
• Desirable Qualifications
  1. Recent community college or lower‑division teaching experience.
  2. Expertise and professional experience in the field of the course(s) to be taught.

Conditions of Employment

• Part‑time, temporary basis with verification of employment history, background, eligibility to work in the United States, and approval by the Board of Trustees.
• Regular attendance is essential; lack of attendance may result in termination.
• Positions are part of a continuously maintained pool; applications remain in the pool for one year.
• Mandatory reporter requirements under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and Title IX.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion; reasonable accommodations provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self‑disclose.

Salary

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

Application Requirements

1. Complete the District Online Employment Application.
2. Current resume or curriculum vitae (PDF preferred).
3. Cover letter (PDF preferred).
4. Unofficial transcripts (PDF preferred); official transcripts will be required if selected.
5. Answers to all Supplemental Questions.
6. Application for Equivalency, if applicable.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Coast Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate unlawfully on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.