Environmental Studies Instructor (Part-Time Faculty - SC)

At the South Orange County Community College District (SOCCCD), we foster a Culture of Care grounded in connection, collaboration, inclusion, and service. We seek employees who contribute to a welcoming, student-centered environment and who understand the important role every position plays in advancing student success and strengthening our District community. Our employees build meaningful relationships, demonstrate empathy and professionalism, and promote a culture of belonging, engagement, and mutual respect.

About the role

Temporary, part-time faculty positions offer the opportunity to assist a diverse group of 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, career, and technical education programs. These part-time positions are on an as-needed basis and applicants should live within commuting distance to Orange County.

Responsibilities

• Follow the regulations, policies, and procedures of the college and district as published.
• Complete all program/college/district reporting deadlines on time.
• Complete and submit required documents in a timely manner.
• Make use of technology and learning materials that are current, support the lesson, and enable students to engage with the material.
• Establish and maintain a framework for regular and sustained contact with/among students if teaching distance education courses.
• Teach classes during the scheduled time and at the assigned location.
• Meet workload obligations.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Prepare and provide students with course outlines, materials, and lectures that support learning objectives set forth in the course syllabus.
• Help develop and measure learning outcomes as identified by the department when requested.
• Assess student performance and maintain grade records.
• Report assessment data on student learning outcomes, administrative unit outcomes, and/or student services outcomes.
• Utilize the results of student learning outcomes assessment to make improvements in teaching and learning.
• Maintain appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics.
• Maintain current knowledge in the subject matter areas.
• May participate in curriculum review and program development.
• Assignments may include day, evening, weekend, online, and/or off-campus classes.

Requirements

• Master’s in ecology or environmental studies OR
• A combination of education and experience that is at least the equivalent of the above OR
• See Interdisciplinary Studies.

Applicants submitting an application on the basis of equivalency must thoroughly and completely answer all of the equivalency questions, in addition to providing all other required materials. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff. The applicant must be able to demonstrate how these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practices within an educational environment.

Please attach all academic transcripts that reflect how you meet one of the above qualifications. If you are applying based on equivalency, please thoroughly and completely answer all of the equivalency questions. If your degree is from a non-United States institution, you will need to attach a foreign degree evaluation that was completed by a third party. Visit www.naces.org/members for a list of parties that can complete this service for you.

Desired Qualifications

• One year of recent and successful teaching experience in Environmental Studies or equivalent.

About the District

The South Orange County Community College District (SOCCCD) is committed to eliminating equity gaps across all student demographics through implementing dynamic, student-centered practices and policies. Irvine Valley College (IVC) serves approximately 21,584 students, reflecting a rich diversity: 41% Asian, 2% Black/African-American, 21% Hispanic/Latino, 8% Southwest Asian and North African, 5% two or more races, and 21% White in Fall 2024. Saddleback College (SC) serves around 25,789 students, with demographics showing 12% Asian, 2% Black/African-American, 29% Hispanic/Latino, 5% two or more races, and 47% White in Fall 2024.

Employees must reside in California while employed with the SOCCCD.