.PT Faculty POOL - French

Coast Community College District; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance available for qualified personnel.

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

A community college district in Costa Mesa seeks part-time faculty to provide instruction for adult students. Applicants must have a master's degree in the taught language or equivalent credentials. Responsibilities include maintaining professionalism, teaching scheduled classes, and creating an engaging learning environment. Experience with diverse student backgrounds is essential. The position offers flexible hours and continuous recruitment for as-needed assignments.

Qualifications

• Valid California Community College instructor credential, issued prior to July 1, 1990.
• Evidence of effective instruction to community college students.
• Desirable qualifications include recent community college teaching experience and expertise in the subject areas to be taught.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality instruction in established curriculum.
• Create an environment encouraging discussion of ideas.
• Maintain appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics.
• Maintain current knowledge in the subject-matter areas.
• Fulfill all 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

Sensitivity to diverse backgrounds

Effective classroom management

Education

Master's degree in the language being taught

Bachelor's degree in the language taught + Master's degree in another language or linguistics

Combination of education and experience that is at least equivalent to the above

Evidence of sensitivity to, understanding of, and ability to manage the classroom environment

Job description

Overview

Coast Community College District (CCCD) is a multi‑college district that includes Coastline Community College, Golden West College, and Orange Coast College. Each college enrolls more than 60,000 students per year in over 300 degree and certificate programs. CCCD is one of the leading community college districts in the United States, governed by a locally elected Board of Trustees and committed to quality education, equity, and cultural responsiveness.

Medical, dental, and vision insurance are available for qualified personnel.

Definition

Part‑time/temporary faculty positions provide flexible hours and the opportunity to assist a diverse group of adult students in achieving their educational goals. These roles are as needed and applicants should reside 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 all 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

1. Must meet one of the following criteria:
   • a. Valid California Community College instructor credential, appropriate to the subject, issued prior to July 1, 1990.
   • b. Master’s degree in the language being taught.
   • c. Bachelor’s degree in the language being taught AND master’s degree in another language or linguistics.
   • d. Combination of education and experience that is at least equivalent to the above; submit an Application for Equivalency with all required materials.
2. Evidence of sensitivity to, understanding of, and ability to manage the classroom environment and provide effective 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(s) of the courses 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. 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 as needed. Applications remain valid for one year. Applicants will not receive a phone call regarding the status of their application; the hiring manager will contact candidates if the department is interested.

Salary

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

Application Requirements

• Complete online employment application.
• Current resume or curriculum vitae (PDF recommended).
• Cover letter (PDF recommended).
• Unofficial transcripts (PDF recommended); official transcripts required if selected.
• Answers to all supplemental questions.
• Application for Equivalency, if applicable.

For equivalency candidates, submit the Application for Equivalency with narrative and supporting documentation to the online application. Foreign transcripts must include a U.S. evaluation and translation from a NACES member organization.

Disability Accommodations

To receive accommodations in the application or examination process, please notify Human Resources by calling (714) 438‑4714.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• The physical demands and work environment characteristics are typical of part‑time faculty positions and are available upon request.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Coast Community College District is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity in student, faculty, and staff populations. The District 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, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or genetic information.

Contact Information

The District’s Title IX resources and additional employment information can be obtained at https://www.cccd.edu/employees/hr/title9/Pages/Staff-and-Faculty-Resources.aspx. For safety and security information, the 2024 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available for download.