.PT Faculty POOL - Religious Studies

Coast Community College District; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Coast Community College District is seeking part-time, temporary faculty to teach courses within its colleges. Instructors must follow established curricula, maintain records, and teach all scheduled classes, including evenings and off-campus options.

Appointments are contingent upon verification, background checks, U.S. work eligibility, and Board approval. Compensation follows the Part-time Faculty Salary Schedule in California, with scheduling coordinated by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Evidence of sensitivity, understanding, and ability to manage a diverse classroom environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction according to established curriculum and course outlines.
• Maintain professional conduct and ethics.
• Keep current knowledge in subject areas.
• Fulfill professional responsibilities as 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

Master’s in religious studies/theology/philosophy

Bachelor’s in those fields + Master’s in humanities

Instructor credential (CA CC) before 1990

Education/experience equivalency

Job description

Overview

Coast Community College District (CCCD) includes Coastline, Golden West, and Orange Coast Colleges, enrolling more than 60,000 students each year in over 300 degree and certificate programs. CCCD offers transfer, general education, occupational/technical, and support services with a commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity.

Performance Responsibilities

• Provide instruction according to established curriculum and course outlines.
• Maintain professional conduct and ethics.
• Keep current knowledge in subject areas.
• Fulfill professional responsibilities as 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 and Physical Demands

Minimum Qualifications

1. Must satisfy one of the following: a. Valid California Community College instructor credential issued before July 1, 1990; b. Master’s degree in religious studies, theology, or philosophy; c. Bachelor’s degree in those fields plus a Master’s in humanities; d. Combination of education and experience equivalent to above (equivalency application required).
2. Evidence of sensitivity, understanding, and ability to manage a diverse classroom environment for community college students.

Desirable Qualifications

1. Recent community college or lower‑division teaching experience.
2. Expertise and professional experience in the course(s) to be taught.

Conditions of Employment

Part‑time, temporary appointment contingent upon employment history verification, background check, eligibility to work in the U.S., and approval by the CCCD Board of Trustees. Applicants should live within commuting distance to Orange County. Hours and effective date will be arranged with supervisor. Applicants remain in the hiring pool for one year and are considered for assignments as needs arise. Attendance is essential; failure to meet attendance may result in termination.

Salary

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

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Employees must meet the physical demands required to perform essential job functions.
• Work environment may include classroom, laboratory, and administrative settings.
• Reasonable accommodations available for qualified individuals with disabilities.
• Detailed list of demands is on file and provided upon request.

Disability Accommodations

Applicants requiring accommodations during the application or examination process should contact Human Resources at (714) 438‑4714.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Coast Community College District is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to hiring and developing diverse faculty and staff. The District does not discriminate 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.