.PT Faculty POOL - Library Science Job at Coast Community College District in Co

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. The district enrolls more than 60,000 students each year in more than 300 degree and certificate programs. Since its founding in 1947, the Coast Community College District has a reputation as a leading community college district in the United States. Governed by a locally elected Board of Trustees, the District serves the needs of a changing and diverse population. The District is committed to quality education, equitable outcomes, inclusive practices, and diversity. Ideal candidates for all positions share a commitment to educating and improving the lives of our student, employee, and community populations. The district provides professional development opportunities and partnerships to serve disproportionately impacted groups, with equity-minded programs and a 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. The district offers opportunities in transfer, general education, vocational and occupational programs; applicants should live within commuting distance to Orange County.

Performance Responsibilities

• Provide quality instruction in accordance with established curriculum and course outlines.


• Create and maintain an environment which 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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Must meet one of the following qualifications under (a) through (c): a. Valid California Community College instructor credential, appropriate to the subject, per Education Code 87355 (issued prior to July 1, 1990); b. Master’s degree from an accredited institution in library science, or library and information science; c. 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 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

1. Recent community college or lower division teaching experience.


2. 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 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 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 on an as-needed basis. Departments or Divisions will refer to the pool of applications on file to fill temporary assignments as the need arises. Part-time faculty applications are accepted year-round and will remain in the pool for one year. You will be contacted by the hiring manager should the department/division be interested in scheduling an interview. Please note: Possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure an interview.

Please do not call the Office of Human Resources regarding the status of your application, as this is a continuous recruitment and applications in this pool will be reviewed by the College Dean/Hiring Manager on an as-needed basis.

• 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 a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with Coast Community College District policies, procedures, and Title IX. (Reference: BP/AP 5910)


• The Coast Community College District celebrates all forms of diversity and is committed to fostering an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing the District’s strategic diversity goals are encouraged to apply. 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.

Additional Information

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

To be considered for employment you must submit a complete application packet. A complete application packet includes:

1. A complete Coast Community College District Online Employment Application.


2. A current resume or curriculum vitae (upload as a separate attachment - PDF recommended).


3. A cover letter (upload as a separate attachment - PDF recommended).


4. All unofficial transcripts (upload as a separate attachment - PDF recommended). Please note that if selected, official transcripts will be required at the time of hire/onboarding.


5. Answers to ALL Supplemental Questions (please provide clear and detailed responses, where applicable, as they will be carefully evaluated to determine the most qualified candidate(s) to be invited for an interview; please do not paste your resume, put "see resume" or "N/A", or leave blank).


6. Application for Equivalency, if applicable. Please see below for details to determine if you are required to submit an Application for Equivalency.

APPLICATION FOR EQUIVALENCY

Candidates applying under Equivalency must complete and upload an Application for Equivalency, along with a narrative and supporting documentation, to their online employment application. Applications will be reviewed by the Equivalency Committee in that discipline area, as needed, to determine if Equivalency will be granted to the applicant, after which you will be notified.

California Community Colleges MQ Handbook

Who needs to apply for Equivalency?

1) Candidates who are applying for faculty and/or academic administrator positions, but do not meet the Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges, may still apply to the position under an Equivalency. Applying on the basis of Equivalency means that the applicant feels they have a combination of education and/or experience that would be equivalent to the state minimum qualifications, allowing them to teach under the discipline. Candidates must complete and upload an Application for Equivalency, along with supporting documentation, to their online employment application.

2) Candidates who are applying for faculty and/or academic administrator positions and their required degrees are not yet posted on their transcripts at the time of application must attach a completed Application for Equivalency to their online application.

Note: Foreign transcripts must also submit a U.S. evaluation and translation from a NACES member organization. Please attach these documents to your online application.

Disability Accommodations

If you require accommodations in the Application or Examination Process, please notify Human Resources by calling (714) 438-4714.

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.

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. The district enrolls more than 60,000 students each year in more than 300 degree and certificate programs. Since its founding in 1947, the Coast Community College District has pursued a reputation as a leading community college district in the United States.

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, sexual orientation, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, or veteran status.