.PT Faculty POOL - Geology

Coast Community College District; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 55,104 - 82,656; Part time

Job summary

Coast Community College District invites applications for part-time, temporary geology instructors to join our faculty pool. You will provide quality instruction aligned with approved curriculum and foster a learning environment that encourages discussion and inquiry.

Minimum qualifications include one of the specified credentials and evidence of sensitivity to diverse student populations. Applicants should submit online with supporting documents; the pool remains active as needed.

Qualifications

• Must meet at least one minimum qualification as listed.
• Evidence of sensitivity to and ability to teach diverse student populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality instruction aligned with approved curriculum and course outlines.
• Create and maintain an environment that emphasizes teaching and learning and encourages free discussion of ideas 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

Diversity awareness

Education

CA community college instructor credential

Master’s degree in geology/geophysics/earth sciences

Bachelor’s in geology + Master’s in geography/physics/geochemistry

Equivalency pathway

Job description

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

• Must meet one of the following qualifications (a-d):
• 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 geology, geophysics, earth sciences, meteorology, oceanography, or paleontology.
• c. Bachelor’s degree in geology AND a Master’s degree in geography, physics, or geochemistry from an accredited institution.
• d. Combination of education and experience that is at least equivalent to the above. Candidates submitting an Application for Equivalency must provide supporting documentation.
• Evidence of sensitivity to, understanding of, and ability to manage a diverse 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 the field of course(s) to be taught.

Conditions of Employment

Employment is part‑time, temporary, 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 dates 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 may 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.

• Regular attendance is an essential job function; absence may preclude employment.
• The incumbent is a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with district policies and Title IX.
• The district celebrates all forms of diversity and is committed to fostering an inclusive environment.
• 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, including:

1. Coast Community College District online employment application.
2. Current resume or curriculum vitae (PDF recommended).
3. Cover letter (PDF recommended).
4. Unofficial transcripts (PDF recommended); official transcripts required if selected.
5. Answers to all supplemental questions; please provide clear and detailed responses.
6. Application for Equivalency, if applicable.

Application for Equivalency

Candidates applying under equivalency must complete and upload an Application for Equivalency, along with supporting documentation, to their online application. The Equivalency Committee will review applications to determine equivalency. Key requirements:

• Equivalency required for candidates who do not meet minimum qualifications, have foreign transcripts, or whose required degrees are not listed on transcripts.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Coast Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district is committed to employing qualified administrators, managers, faculty, and staff. 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 district does not discriminate unlawfully on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or genetic information.