.PT Faculty POOL - Geography

Coast Community College District; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 82,656 - 123,984; Part time

Job summary

Coast Community College District seeks part‑time geography instructors to deliver quality instruction aligned with approved curricula. The role emphasizes an environment that fosters teaching and discussion, while upholding professional conduct and staying current in geography.

Responsibilities include teaching all scheduled classes, maintaining records, and delivering courses across day, evening, weekend, online, or off‑campus formats. Applications may be considered on an as‑needed basis.

Qualifications

• Valid California Community College instructor credential, appropriate to the subject, per Education Code 87355 (issued prior to July 1, 1990).
• Master’s degree from an accredited institution in geography.
• Bachelor’s degree in geography and a Master’s degree in geology, history, meteorology, or oceanography from an accredited institution.
• Master’s degree from an accredited institution in the interdisciplinary area.
• Master’s degree from an accredited institution in one of the disciplines included in the interdisciplinary area and upper‑division or graduate coursework in at least one other constituent discipline.
• Equivalency candidates must submit an Application for Equivalency.

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, online and/or off‑campus classes.

Skills

Teaching experience

Subject matter expertise

Education

Instructor credential (CC)

Masters in geography

Bachelors in geography + Masters in geology/history/met/oceanography

Masters in interdisciplinary area

Masters in one discipline + upper-division/grad coursework in another

Equivalency pathway (Application for Equivalency)

Job description

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, online and/or off‑campus classes.

Qualifications and Physical Demands

Minimum Qualifications

• a. Valid California Community College instructor credential, appropriate to the subject, per Education Code 87355 (issued prior to July 1, 1990).
• b. Master’s degree from an accredited institution in geography.
• c. Bachelor’s degree in geography AND a Master’s degree in geology, history, meteorology, or oceanography from an accredited institution.
• d. Master’s degree from an accredited institution in the interdisciplinary area.
• e. Master’s degree from an accredited institution in one of the disciplines included in the interdisciplinary area and upper‑division or graduate coursework in at least one other constituent discipline.
• f. 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.

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. Departments or divisions will refer to the pool of applications on file to fill temporary assignments as the need arises. Part‑time faculty applications are accepted year‑round and will remain in the pool for one year. You will be contacted by the hiring manager should the department/division be interested in scheduling an interview. Please note: Possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure an interview.

• Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.
• The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in Coast Community College District policies, procedures, and Title IX.
• The Coast Community College District celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing the District's strategic diversity goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self‑disclose.

Salary

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

Application Requirements

To be considered for employment you must submit a complete application packet. A complete application packet includes:

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 IF selected, official transcripts will be required at the time of hire/onboarding.
5. Answers to all Supplemental Questions (please provide clear and detailed responses, where applicable, as they will be carefully evaluated; please do not paste your resume, put "see resume" or "N/A", or leave blank).
6. Application for Equivalency, if applicable. Please see below for details to determine if you are required to submit an Application for Equivalency.

Application for Equivalency

Candidates applying under Equivalency must complete and upload an Application for Equivalency, along with 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, after which you will be notified.

Disability Accommodations

If you require accommodations in the Application or Examination Process, please notify Human Resources by calling (714) 438‑4714.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• A detailed list of physical demands and work environment is on file and will be provided upon request.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Coast Community College District is 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.