Job Description

Definition

THE POSITION

Coastline College is seeking a full-time, equity-minded, tenure-track faculty member in Chemistry, commencing with the Fall 2025 semester. The primary teaching assignment involves all areas of Chemistry. This assignment also includes curriculum and program development; participation in department, division, and college committees; participatory governance activities assuming leadership roles both within the department and in the institution as a whole; collaboration across disciplines; 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 Coastline College and the Coast Community College District with a clear, focused commitment to offer inspiration, innovation and meaningful learning experiences to its diverse and changing community and prepares students to achieve success in post-secondary, career and technical, and life-long educational opportunities.

THE COLLEGE

Coastline College serves approximately 10,000 students, awards over 2,000 degrees and certificates, and transfers over 2,000 students to four-year institutions annually. Coastline College offers two-year associate degrees and certificates.  We currently enroll 10,451 students, the majority of whom are from racially minoritized populations: 29.34% of CC's students are Latinx, 8% are African-American, 21.56% are Asian, 1.66% are Filipino, less than 1% Native American, less than 1% Pacific Islander, 25.3% are White, and 3.81% are Multi-Ethnic.   As a designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI), Coastline College reflects the dynamic diversity of the region.

THE DEPARTMENT

Coastline College Chemistry Department provides an opportunity for all students to successfully achieve a high-quality education in the chemical sciences.  The department provides coursework in general and organic chemistry, chemistry for nursing/health sciences, and physical sciences for educators.  The department endeavors to prepare students for transfer to four-year programs or professional schools, and to become scientifically literate contributors on our campus and in our community.  The department offers an Associate’s Degree for Transfer in Chemistry that prepares students to enter curriculum at a four-year institution leading to a Baccalaureate degree.  Coastline’s Chemistry classes are taught by hybrid and/or asynchronous online and onsite at our Newport Beach and Garden Grove campuses.   Our laboratory instructors are supported by a full-time laboratory instructional associate.  The Chemistry Department shares Coastline College’s commitment to equitable outcomes; inclusive practices; and racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic diversity.  Ideal candidates for this position share Coastline College’s devotion to educating and improving the lives of our representative student, employee, and community populations.

Faculty have the opportunity to enhance their classroom methods during two professional development days during the academic year, which include learning sessions that support student success. Faculty are encouraged to avail themselves to professional development funding opportunities offered by the District.  

ABOUT THE DISTRICT

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.   The Coast Community College District values diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and anti-racism by creating a culture of inclusive excellence that uplifts employees and students through an environment that is equitable, diverse, inclusive, and accessible. 

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide instruction in accordance with established course outlines in Chemistry.
• Provide leadership in the development and revision of Chemistry 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 within the assigned discipline(s).
• Demonstrate verbal and written communication proficiency with students, colleagues, and staff
• Demonstrate use of effective teaching methods and materials appropriate for the course, discipline, modality, and students.
• Demonstrate compliance with course outline requirements and student learning outcomes.
• Maintenance of regular and timely office hours.
• Ensure confidential, accurate maintenance of student records.
• Adhere to College and departmental requirements consistent with applicable bargaining agreement.
• Demonstrate appropriate respect for students by demonstrating the following characteristics: patience, fairness, promptness in the evaluation and discussion of student work appropriate sensitivity and responsiveness to the needs of individual students; support of the diversity of our students, colleagues, and staff in actions, words, and teaching and learning methods. 
• Demonstrate respect for colleagues and the teaching profession characterized by the following conduct: 

acknowledging and defending the free inquiry of students, colleagues, and staff in the exchange of criticism and ideas; acting in accordance with the ethics of the profession and with a sense of personal integrity; working in a spirit of cooperation to develop and maintain a collegial atmosphere among faculty and staff while upholding and respecting academic freedom;  demonstrating a commitment to and an engagement with the College, the division, and/or the department (as appropriate), and the profession; having the intellectual courage to share your professional opinion constructively, even when not the popular view, in pursuit of improvement; and having willingness to challenge yourself and others to re-evaluate practices in the pursuit of departmental, College, and District excellence. 

• Provide leadership in the development and revision of chemistry curriculum responsive to the students served and current standards in the discipline.
• 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.

Qualifications and Physical Demands

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s in chemistry OR  Bachelor’s in chemistry or biochemistry AND Master’s in biochemistry, chemical engineering, chemical physics, physics, molecular biology or geochemistry OR  meet the equivalent qualifications established by the District, 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.  

How to determine if you need Equivalency?  Candidates who do not meet the minimum requirements as stated in the job posting, but feel they have a combination of education and experience that would be equivalent to the  State Minimum Qualifications , must attach a completed  Application for Equivalency Form (Download PDF reader) . This form must be included as an attachment to their online application, along with supporting documents, in addition to all other required materials.

AND

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.

Preferred Qualifications 

• A minimum of two years of recent experience teaching a broad spectrum of college-level courses in Chemistry.
• Prior teaching experience at the community college level and an understanding and appreciation of the community college mission.
• Strong commitment to quality teaching, student success, and academic excellence.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and/or revise courses and experience in building curriculum and programming.
• Recent successful experience in teaching courses in a distance learning format and desire to teach in this modality.
• Understanding of current and emerging instructional delivery pedagogies and technologies and ability to integrate those into the learning process.
• Ability to positively interact with existing staff, student, and community demographics utilizing professional and personal skills.
• Willingness to examine and re-mediate one’s instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized students.
• Experience and skill with addressing issues of equity in the classroom.
• Experience and expertise in culturally responsive teaching in chemistry, particularly as it relates to the relevance of chemistry to students’ lives, interests, and communities.
• Demonstrated ability to address equity gaps within chemistry courses and classrooms.
• Evidence of an ability to self-reflect and respond to an evidenced-based assessment of student learning.
• Desire and demonstrated ability to participate actively in department, division, and college committees and in the shared governance of Coast Community College District.  Ability to contribute to campus and district-wide professional responsibilities and activities.
• Desire and evidence of an ability to take on leadership roles both within the department and in the institution as a whole.
• Ability to 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.

Conditions of Employment

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

• District Application Form
• Responses to Supplemental Questions (as required)
• Cover letter addressing the applicant’s qualifications, including preferred qualifications, for the subject(s) to be taught (not to exceed two pages)
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae (not to exceed four pages)
• Equivalency Application (if applicable)

*Documents not requested in the job announcement will not be considered

The deadline to apply is April 21, 2025 .  Incomplete applications and application materials submitted by U.S. mail will not be considered. You may seek in person assistance with the online application by making an appointment with human resources. All applications must be submitted online prior to the deadline in order to be considered. 

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

Individuals who need reasonable accommodations in accordance with ADA should notify the Human Resources Office for assistance or email at accommodation@cccd.edu .  

SELECTION PROCEDURE

All online applications received by the deadline date 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 degree of desirable qualifications will be invited to discuss their qualifications in an interview with the college. 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.  

During the campus visit, each candidate will be interviewed and may be asked to conduct a short teaching demonstration/presentation on a previously announced topic as well as participate in a writing exercise and/or hands-on practical. The search committee will rate the candidate's responses to the interview questions, the demonstration/presentation, and the applicable writing exercises and/or hands-on practical. Based on this rating, a number of candidates will be recommended to move forward and will be invited to the campus for a second level interview.

The campus President will make the final recommendation for employment to the Board of Trustees. The successful candidate will be offered the position and placed on the current salary schedule based on their education and experience. 

The start date will be determined by the hiring manager depending on the needs of the campus and the conditions of employment as posted in the job announcement/recruitment.

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

To be considered in the initial committee review, all materials requested in this vacancy notice must be received no later than the filing deadline.  Submission of all application materials is the responsibility of the applicant. Applicants wishing to apply for more than one position must submit separate application materials for each desired position.

Applicants who are eliminated from consideration will be notified by email. All applicants are requested to provide an email address in their online application. Candidates should not expect official notification of the status of their candidacy until the Board of Trustees has acted upon the College’s recommendation for employment.

The District reserves the right to contact the current or most recent employer and to investigate past employment records of applicants selected for interviews. The District reserves the right to extend the deadline, re-advertise the position or delay filling this position based on the needs of the District and the student population we serve. The College does not return materials submitted in the application for a position. (Copies of original supporting documents are acceptable). Official transcripts will be requested by Human Resources during the 'new hire' process.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

For a full-time, two-semester position a maximum starting range of ($66,899 -$114,054) is offered, based on the salary schedule of AA. In addition, an annual stipend of $3,902 is offered for possession of an earned doctorate from an accredited institution.  The District provides medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee and eligible dependents and life insurance for the employee. 

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

Additional Information

The  SELECTED CANDIDATE  is required to complete the following before employment:

• Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for  initial appointment (Note: The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment).

• Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer at the candidate’s expense. (Clearance must be received before the first day of employment)

• Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States .

• Participate in a new hire onboarding appointment with an Employment Services Representative.

• Official transcripts will be requested by Human Resources during the 'new hire' process.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The Coast Community College District is committed to employing qualified administrators/managers, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student learning and success. The Board recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students. We are committed to hiring and staff development processes that support the goals of equal opportunity and diversity, and equal consideration for all qualified candidates. The  District does not discriminate unlawfully in providing educational or employment opportunities to any person  on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or genetic information.

TITLE  IX NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

The 2023 Coast Community College District Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Download PDF reader) provides t he crime statistics for calendar years 2020, 2021, and 2022  that  were  submitted to the U.S. Department of Education as required under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. A hard copy can be  obtained from one of the Campus Safety Offices. ?Please contact any of the Campus Safety Offices  for any questions .

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