Orange Coast College (OCC) is seeking a full-time, equity-minded, one-semester temporary contract faculty member in Engineering commencing with the 2023 Spring semester. The primary teaching assignment involves Introduction to Engineering, Engineering MATLAB, Engineering Graphics and/or Engineering Statistics. This assignment also includes curriculum and program development; participation in department, division, college committees, and participatory governance activities assuming leadership roles both within the department and in the institution as a whole; collaboration across disciplines and the leveraging of student support resources; and participation in ongoing professional development.

The assignment may be day, evening, weekend, online, hybrid, or off-campus and is subject to change as needed. The ideal candidate for this position embraces the overall mission of Orange Coast College and the Coast Community College District, with a clear, focused commitment to supporting individualized student and employee goals through the work of Engineering.

The Engineering Department shares OCCs commitment to equitable outcomes; inclusive practices; and racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic diversity. Ideal candidates for this position share OCCs devotion to educating and improving the lives of our representative student, employee, and community populations. We currently enroll 18,705 students, the majority of whom are from racially minoritized populations: 34% of OCCs students are Latinx, 2% are African-American, 25% are Asian, less than 1% Native American, 30% are White, and 5% are multiracial. Faculty have the opportunity to enhance their classroom methods during two professional development days during the academic year, which include learning sessions like “Digital Accessibility”, “Basic Skills: Helping students help themselves” and “Taking a skills-based approach to teaching college students”. Student-centered activities that support OCCs mission include campus-wide student success projects funded by the Office of Student Equity; partnerships with local Hispanic Serving four-year institutions; active programs that work to improve the academic achievement of racially minoritized students, such as PUENTE and UMOJA; Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) and Disabled Student Program and Services (DSPS).

The Mathematics and Sciences Division at Orange Coast College serves students bound for transfer and in service of career and technical programs. We encourage innovative teaching and student and faculty engagement outside the classroom. The Division promotes faculty work on student research and STEM engagement for racially minoritized populations. Our courses serve many non-major students and students seeking an Engineering degree.

• Provide instruction in Engineering in accordance with established course outlines.
• Provide leadership in developing and revising the Engineering curriculum responsive to the students served.
• Participate in curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation; participate in and develop programs to measure student performance.
• Maintain current knowledge in the subject matter areas.
• Maintain appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics.
• Fulfill the professional responsibilities of a full-time faculty member including, but not limited to the following: teach all scheduled classes unless excused under provisions of Board Policy; follow the department course outlines; keep accurate records of student enrollment, attendance, and progress; submit student grades according to established deadlines; post and maintain scheduled office hours; participate in departmental meetings and college and/or district-wide activities and committees as assigned.
• Ability to contribute to campus and district-wide professional responsibilities and activities.
• Ability to complement existing staff, student, and community demographics in terms of professional and personal skills.

• The assignment may include day, evening, weekend, and online sections.

• Must meet one of the following qualifications under (1) through (4) and demonstrate evidence of D.E.I.A. (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Access) :

• Valid California Community College Instructor credential, appropriate to the subject, per Education Code 87355 (issued prior to July 1, 1990); OR
• Master's in any field of engineering; OR
• Bachelor's degree in any of the above; AND
• Master's in mathematics, physics, computer science, chemistry or geology; 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.
  • (Note: A Bachelor's in any field of engineering with a professional engineer's license or certification is an alternative qualification for this discipline. The license or certification must be valid in California. The following professional licenses and certifications are acceptable: Professional Engineer)

• Demonstrated evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the racial, ethnic, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic, academic, and cultural diversity within the community college student population, including students with different ability statuses (e.g., physical and/or learning) as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice within the classroom.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Successful college or high school experience teaching Engineering or teaching internship in Engineering at the college level.
• Recent experience and demonstrated ability in teaching college lectures and lab courses in Engineering
• Experience in computer-based applications and other modern technologies designed to support Engineering curricula.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with faculty and laboratory support staff.
• Experience with coordination of multiple lab sections of a course.
• Recent experience working with African American, Latinx, Native American, and other racially minoritized students in the classroom, and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusion of these groups within higher education and the field of Engineering shape patterns of participation and outcomes.
• Willingness to examine and re-mediate ones instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized students.
• Experience and skill in addressing issues of equity in the classroom.
• Experience and expertise in culturally responsive teaching in Engineering, particularly as it relates to the relevance of Engineering to students lives, interests, and communities.
• Demonstrated ability to address equity gaps within Engineering courses and classrooms.
• Evidence of an ability to self-reflect and respond to an evidence-based assessment of student learning.
• Desire and demonstrated ability to participate actively in the department, division, and college committees and the shared governance of Coast Community College District.
• Desire and evidence of an ability to take on leadership roles within the department and the institution as a whole.
• Ability to work with computers, and use the Internet and interactive technologies to engage students in on-campus and online courses (where academically appropriate).
• Evidence of an ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

• Orange Coast College - Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Access

• A complete Coast Community College District Online Employment Application.
• Responses to Supplemental Questions (please provide clear and detailed responses, 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).
• A Cover Letter that outlines your education and experiences relevant to this position and addresses the Minimum and Desirable Qualifications, including your demonstrated evidence of D.E.I.A (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Access). (upload as a separate attachment - PDF recommended).
• A Current Resume or Curriculum Vitae of professional experience, educational background, and teaching experience. (upload as a separate attachment - PDF recommended)
• Equivalency Request Form and supporting documentation, if applicable. (uploaded as separate attachments - PDF recommended)

• All online applications received by the application deadline will be screened to determine which applicants meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the job announcement. Please note: Possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure an interview.

• Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and who are also deemed to possess the highest committee evaluation of preferred qualifications will be invited to an interview.
• If any travel is required for an applicant to participate in person during the interview process, this will be done so at the candidate's own expense.

Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision
We know that the health of our employees and their families is a priority. That's why we offer extensive health care benefits to benefits-eligible employees. We offer the District's PPO plan as well as two HMO's, United Health Care and Kaiser Permanente. We also provide District-paid dental and vision insurance.

Benefits are available to regular permanent employees working 20 or more hours per week. Benefits are not available to temporary or short term employees.

District-paid Life Insurance
The District provides Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance benefits, underwritten by ING. This District-paid benefit is equal to one time your annual salary and remains in effect until age 70.

District-paid Disability Benefits
Coast provides both short and long term disability benefits for eligible employees unable to work because of disability due to illness, injury, or maternity.

Voluntary Plans
A variety of voluntary plans are offered through the District to benefits-eligible employees such as Long Term Care, Hyatt Legal, and Section 125 compliant flexible spending accounts.

Enrich Your Profession
Professional Development Programs
The District offers a variety of Professional Development programs for faculty and classified staff that encompasses all types of facilitated learning opportunities, ranging from college degrees to formal coursework and conferences. We encourage lifelong learning that maintains and improves professional competencies, enhances career progression, and keeps our employees on the cutting edge of their profession.

Sabbatical Leaves
Faculty members are encouraged to pursue professional growth leading to the development of increased competence and the improvement of instruction and/or redirection in their current teaching discipline. The District's sabbatical leave program is designed to assist in this pursuit and is available on a semester basis after completing six consecutive years of service.

Academic Senate
The Academic Senate is the governing body at each of our colleges for making recommendations to administration and to our Board of Trustees with respect to academic and professional matters. The Senate consists of elected faculty and has the responsibility for matters related to curriculum and general academic policy.

Time to Refuel
Vacation
Classified, contract staff earn vacation days commensurate with years of service. Classified Management and Administrators earn 22 days vacation per year.

Sick Leave
All contract employees earn sick leave as outlined in the CA Education Code. Sick leave may be carried over from year-to-year and, upon retirement, unused sick leave may contribute to your PERS and STRS retiree benefit.

Holidays
The District observes 21 paid holidays per year.

Jury Duty, Bereavement, Military Leave
Coast grants contract employees called to jury duty a leave of absence, without loss of pay, for the entire length of required service. Other available leaves include bereavement from 3-5 days and military leaves of absence in accordance with applicable state laws.

Great Expectations
Pension Plans
The District participates in the California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS) and the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) for contract employees. Non-contract employees participate in Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS) plan for the first 1,000 hours of their employment.
Additionally, it is the policy of the Coast Community College District that contract employees who retire from the District with ten or more years of service be afforded the same group insurance benefits until 70 years of age. A Medicare Supplement or GAP plan  is available to retirees and their spouses after age 70.

Annuities
The District maintains a program whereby qualified employees may request through Payroll to have a portion of his or her salary deposited under a tax sheltered annuity plan or an approved deferred compensation plan.

Schools First Federal Credit Union
The Schools First Federal Credit Union is a federally insured, full service, financial cooperative that is a not-for-profit organization. Earnings are used to benefit all members to provide a full range of financial services and offerings.