.PT Faculty POOL - Integrative Health Coach

Coast Community College District; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

The Coast Community College District in Costa Mesa is seeking part-time temporary faculty members to provide quality instruction to a diverse student population. Applicants should possess a relevant master's or bachelor's degree and a valid California instructor credential. Responsibilities include fulfilling professional teaching duties and maintaining professional conduct.

This position offers flexible scheduling with opportunities for day, evening, and online classes. The District is committed to quality education and diversity.

Qualifications

• Valid California Community College instructor credential in relevant subject.
• Master’s or Bachelor’s in health sciences or related fields.
• Evidence of sensitivity to diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality instruction based on developed curriculum.
• Create an environment that encourages free discussion.
• Maintain current knowledge in subject areas.

Skills

Teaching in diverse environments

Knowledge in health science

Experience with Multidisciplinary health teams

Education

Master’s degree in relevant fields

Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields and Master’s in any biological science

Job description

Job Overview

Part‑time/temporary faculty positions offer flexible hours and the opportunity to assist a diverse group of adult students in achieving their educational goals. These positions are as needed and applicants should live within commuting distance to Orange County. Part‑time positions are offered as part of the Coast Community College District’s commitment to quality education and diversity.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality instruction in accordance with established or developed 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.

Qualifications

1. Valid California Community College instructor credential, appropriate to the subject, per Education Code 87355 (issued prior to July 1, 1990).
2. Master’s degree from an accredited institution in health science, health education, biology, nursing, physical education, kinesiology, exercise science, dietetics, nutrition or public health; or
3. Bachelor’s degree in health science, health education, biology, nursing, physical education, kinesiology, exercise science, dietetics, nutrition or public health; and
4. Master’s in any biological science; or
5. 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

• Professional experience in delivering Integrative Health Modalities including Naturopathic Medicine, Acupuncture, or Osteopathic Medicine
• Professional or educational experience in health coaching
• Professional certification in motivational interviewing
• Professional experience working as part of a multidisciplinary health team
• Recent community college or lower division teaching experience

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.

• Regular attendance is essential; failure to meet attendance requirements may result in loss of 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 and Title IX procedures of the District.
• 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.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Physical demands are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Work environment characteristics are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Detailed lists of physical demands and work environment will be provided upon request.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Coast Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to complying with all applicable laws and regulations. The District recognizes diversity and provides equal consideration for all qualified candidates.