Coast Community College District - Costa Mesa, CA

posted 3 months ago

Part-time - Entry Level
Costa Mesa, CA
Educational Services

About the position

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 over 300 degree and certificate programs. Since its founding in 1947, the Coast Community College District has enjoyed a reputation as one of the leading community college districts in the United States. Governed by a locally elected Board of Trustees, the Coast Community College District plays an important role in the community by responding to the needs of a changing and increasingly diverse population. The district has an unwavering commitment to quality education, equitable outcomes, inclusive practices, and racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic diversity. Ideal candidates for all positions at our colleges share our devotion to educating and improving the lives of our representative student, employee, and community populations. At this time, our colleges enroll over 60,000 students per term; 32.67% are Latinx, 30.60% are White, 22.79% are Asian, 3.27% are African-American, 1.62% are Filipino, 0.41% are Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and 4.49% are multiracial. Many of our colleges are designated Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions (AANAPISI). The Coast Community College District engages in regular professional development opportunities and partnerships to best serve disproportionately impacted groups. Activities and connections include partnerships with USC's Center for Urban Education; student and employee involvement in organizations like Puente, Student Veterans, and Gay Lesbian Alternative Straight Alliance (GLASA); a robust District Ally training program, including UndocuAlly (undocumented students), SafeZone (LGBTQ), Vet Net (veterans), and Ability Ally; and other equity-minded programs, as well as a full calendar of culturally responsive events throughout the district. Part-time/temporary faculty positions offer flexible hours and the opportunity to assist a diverse group of adult students in achieving their educational goals. As one of the largest community college districts in Southern California, we offer a wide range of opportunities in transfer, general education, vocational, and occupational programs. These part-time positions are as needed, and applicants should live within commuting distance to Orange County.

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.

Requirements

  • Must meet one of the following qualifications: a valid California Community College instructor credential appropriate to the subject, a Master's degree in journalism or communication with a specialization in journalism, a Bachelor's degree in journalism or communication with a specialization in journalism and a Master's degree in a related field, or possess a combination of education and experience equivalent to the above.
  • Evidence of sensitivity to, understanding of, and the ability to manage the classroom environment and effectively provide instruction to community college students of diverse backgrounds.

Nice-to-haves

  • Recent community college or lower division teaching experience.
  • Expertise and professional experience in the field of course(s) to be taught.

Benefits

  • Flexible hours for part-time positions.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Diversity and inclusion initiatives.
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