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. Master's degree from an accredited institution in anthropology or archaeology.
c. Bachelor's degree in either anthropology or archaeology AND master's degree in sociology, biological sciences, forensic sciences, genetics or paleontology from an accredited institution.
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. Please see Additional Information below to determine if you need to submit an Application for Equivalency.
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.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
To be considered for employment you must submit a complete application packet. A complete application packet includes:
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A complete Coast Community College District Online Employment Application.
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A current resume or curriculum vitae (upload as a separate attachment - PDF recommended).
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A Cover Letter (upload as a separate attachment - PDF recommended).
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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.
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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).
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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.
- Application for Equivalency (Download PDF reader)
To see the
Minimum Qualifications (MQ) for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges, please click on the link below.
- California Community Colleges MQ Handbook (Download PDF reader)
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 (Download PDF reader), 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 are submitting
foreign transcripts must attach a completed
Application for Equivalency to their online application. Additionally, any foreign transcripts
must be accompanied by a U.S. evaluation and translation from a NACES member organization. Please attach these documents to your online application, also.
- NACES member organizations
3) 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.
Additionally, in order to establish salary/class placement of hired faculty with the Coast Community College District, unless the degree is a doctorate in the discipline being taught, the highest class placement will be calculated by the number of upper division/graduate units earned past a bachelor's/master's degree. When requesting foreign transcripts to be evaluated, it is the
applicant/employee's responsibility to request to have the specific units evaluated as well (i.e., include the number of units earned per course and the level of the course taken [upper division, graduate, lower division, undergraduate, etc.]).
Note: The above information does not apply to Law degrees (J.D.). All J.D. degrees must be earned from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) or the California Bar Association (CBA).
Additional Information:-
Any foreign transcripts must include a U.S. evaluation and translation and be attached to a completed Application for Equivalency, if applicable - see above.
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Regulations governing employment procedures require a completed District online application form and other required documents as stipulated in the application instructions for all positions.
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Carefully read all application instructions and complete all required documents.
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Be sure to review your application for accuracy and completeness before submitting. Changes cannot be made to your online application after it has been submitted.
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Incomplete applications will not be considered. It is the applicant's responsibility to make sure all application fields and materials are complete.
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Candidates will also be responsible for all travel expenses if selected for an interview, the Coast Community College District does not reimburse for candidate travel expenses.
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All documents submitted with your District employment application become property of the Coast Community College District and will not be returned. (Do not send original transcripts, official documents, or other materials if you are not requested to do so).
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Supplemental application materials and additional information may be requested. It is important to carefully read all the vacancy instructions and provide complete answers.
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.
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The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
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Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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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. Coastline, Golden West and Orange Coast Colleges enroll 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 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 needs of a changing and increasingly diverse population.
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