.PT Faculty POOL - Photography

Coast Community College District; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Coast Community College District is seeking part-time/temporary faculty to join the colleges of Coastline, Golden West, and Orange Coast. Instructors will teach courses per schedule, maintain professional standards, and support a diverse student body in a flexible, campus-based role in Orange County.

Applicants must meet one of the listed qualifications, with equivalency options available. The district emphasizes inclusive education, student success, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Must meet one of the listed minimum qualifications.
• Evidence of ability to teach diverse student populations.
• If using equivalency, submit an Application for Equivalency with materials.
• Desirable: teaching experience in community college or lower divisions.
• Desirable: expertise in the subject area to be taught.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in accordance with established curriculum and course outlines.
• Maintain professional conduct and ethics.
• Keep current knowledge in the subject matter areas.
• Fulfill responsibilities of a part‑time/temporary faculty member.
• Teach all scheduled classes and maintain accurate records.

Education

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 photography, fine arts, or art.

Bachelor’s degree in photography, fine arts, or art AND a Master’s degree in art history or humanities.

Job description

Coast Community College District – Part‑time/temporary Faculty

The Coast Community College District (CCCD) is a multi‑college district serving more than 60,000 students each year across Coastline, Golden West, and Orange Coast Colleges.

Part‑time/temporary faculty positions offer flexible hours and the opportunity to assist a diverse group of adult students in achieving their educational goals. Positions are as needed and applicants should live within commuting distance to Orange County.

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:
  • 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 photography, fine arts, or art.
  • Bachelor’s degree in photography, fine arts, or art AND a Master’s degree in art history or humanities.
  • Or, possess a combination of education and experience at least equivalent to the above. Candidates applying on the basis of equivalency must submit an Application for Equivalency in addition to all other required materials.
• Evidence of sensitivity to, understanding of, and the ability to manage a diverse classroom environment and effectively provide instruction to community college students of diverse 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 on a part‑time, temporary basis and is contingent upon verification of employment history, background verification, eligibility to work in the United States, and approval by the Board of Trustees. The hours of work and the 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 in the pool for one year.

• Regular attendance is essential; failure to meet attendance requirements may result in termination.
• Position holder is a mandated reporter under California child abuse reporting law and must comply with District policies and Title IX.
• The District is committed to fostering an inclusive environment. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self‑disclose.

Salary

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

Application Requirements

1. Coast Community College District Online Employment Application.
2. Current resume or CV (PDF preferred).
3. Cover letter (PDF preferred).
4. All unofficial transcripts (PDF preferred). Official transcripts will be required if selected.
5. Answers to all supplemental questions.
6. Application for Equivalency, if applicable.

Additional Information

• Foreign transcripts must include a U.S. evaluation and translation.
• All documents submitted become the property of CCCD and will not be returned.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Applicants are responsible for travel expenses if selected for an interview.

Disability Accommodations

If you require accommodations in the application or examination process, please contact Human Resources.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Physical demands representative of essential functions of the job.
• Work environment characteristics representative of those encountered while performing essential functions.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• A detailed list of physical demands and work environment is on file and will be provided upon request.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Coast Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring and staffing processes that support the goals of equal opportunity and diversity. 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.