.PT Faculty POOL - Graphic Arts - Animation

Coast Community College District; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 3,000 - 6,000; Part time

Job summary

Coast Community College District is seeking part‑time/temporary faculty to provide instruction aligned with established curricula across its colleges. The role supports a diverse student population and may involve day, evening, weekend, online, and off‑campus classes.

Ideal candidates will meet one of the specified minimum qualifications and bring flexibility, current subject matter knowledge, and a commitment to student success.

Qualifications

• Must meet one of the minimum qualifications listed (a–d).
• Ability to provide instruction to diverse community college students.
• Desirable experience teaching online asynchronous courses.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in accordance with curriculum and course outlines.
• Maintain professional conduct and ethics.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge in subject areas.
• Fulfill duties of part-time/temporary faculty.
• Teach all scheduled classes.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Deliver day, evening, weekend, online and/or off-campus classes.

Skills

Diversity awareness

Online teaching experience

3D animation expertise

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree and two years of professional experience

Associate degree and six years of professional experience

Instructor credential (Education Code 87355)

Equivalency considered

Tools

3DS Max

Maya

After Effects

Toon Boom Storyboard Pro

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Overview

The Coast Community College District is a multi‑college district that includes Coastline Community College, Golden West College, and Orange Coast College. It offers programs in transfer, general education, occupational/technical education, community services and student support services. The district enrolls more than 60,000 students each year in over 300 degree and certificate programs. As part of the district, part‑time/temporary faculty positions provide flexible hours and the opportunity to assist a diverse group of adult students in achieving their educational goals. Applicants should live within commuting distance to Orange County.

Performance Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in accordance with the established curriculum and course outlines.
• 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 under (a) through (d):
• (a) Valid California Community College instructor credential, appropriate to the subject, per Education Code 87355 (issued prior to July 1, 1990).
• (b) Bachelor's degree and two years of professional experience.
• (c) Associate degree and six years of professional experience.
• (d) 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.
• Evidence of a sensitivity to, understanding of, and the ability to manage the 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.
• Experience teaching online asynchronous courses.
• Expertise and professional experience in 3D animation including 3DS Max, Maya, Adobe After Effects, and Toon Boom Storyboard Pro applications.

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 Coast Community College District Board of Trustees. The hours of work and effective date of employment will be arranged with the supervisor. You will be contacted by the hiring manager should the department or division be interested in scheduling 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 a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the policies, procedures, and Title IX. (Reference: BP/AP 5910)
• 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.
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Coast Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer 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 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.