.PT Faculty POOL - Public Relations

Coast Community College District; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 55,104 - 110,208; Part time

Job summary

The Coast Community College District seeks part-time faculty across its colleges to provide instruction in accordance with established curricula while maintaining professional standards. Positions are contingent on verification of eligibility to work in the United States and are filled on an as-needed basis for day, evening, weekend, online or off-campus classes.

Applicants should have appropriate California community college credentials or an equivalent combination of education and experience;

Qualifications

• Must meet one of the qualifications under (a) through (d).
• Evidence of sensitivity to, understanding of, and the ability to manage the classroom environment for diverse student backgrounds.
• Recent community college teaching experience is desirable.
• Expertise in field of course(s) to be taught is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in accordance with 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.

Skills

Diversity sensitivity

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 2 years professional experience

Associate degree + 6 years professional experience

Valid CCC instructor credential (Education Code 87355)

Equivalency (education + experience)

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. The three colleges offer programs in transfer, general education, occupational/technical education, community services and student support services. Coastline, Golden West and Orange Coast enroll more than 60,000 students each year in more than 300 degree and certificate programs. 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.

Performance Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in accordance with 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

1. 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.
2. Evidence of 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.
• 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, 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. Part‑time faculty applications are accepted year‑round and will remain in the pool for one year.

• 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. 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.

Application Requirements

• Part‑time Faculty Employment Application
• Current Resume
• Application for Equivalency (if applicable)

Candidates will also be responsible for all travel expenses if selected for an interview. The Coast Community College District does not reimburse candidate travel expenses.

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.

Salary

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Coast Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.