MiraCosta College is hiring: Film Studies Associate (Part-time) Instructor Pool

Before applying, be sure to read the “Application Procedure” section below.

Posting Summary

Job Title: Part-Time Faculty

Assignment Category: Temporary Assignment

The college is accepting applications to build a pool of instructors for possible future part-time assignments at all locations. The department chairperson or designee will review applications only if vacancies become available.

Instructors may be assigned to any campus or authorized facility. Assignments may include days, evenings, or weekends.

Applications are valid through June 30, 2025, at which time they will expire. A new posting for this pool will be posted on July 1, 2025, and those still interested will need to reapply at that time.

Residency Requirement

MiraCosta College Board Policy 7800: Employee Residency requires all associate faculty employees to maintain and permanently reside in a principal place of residence in the state of California that is within two-hundred (200) road miles from the employee’s regularly assigned district worksite. The purpose of the policy is to promote efficiency and continuity throughout all campus administrative functions, provide students with high-quality assistance and accessibility to all academic and campus services, ensure that students receive an engaging education, and respond to emerging student needs.

Associate faculty who have a fully online assignment with the District must reside within the state of California but may live beyond two-hundred (200) road miles from their designated District worksite without requiring the exception detailed below.

The District may consider an individual request to temporarily reside outside of the State of California or outside the 200-mile limit on a case-by-case basis, not to exceed twelve consecutive months.

Location

City: Oceanside, Cardiff, and/or Carlsbad
State: California

Minimum Qualifications

The transcripts you are attaching to provide evidence that you meet the minimum qualifications below must state the degree title, major, and date awarded.

Master’s degree in film, drama/theater arts, or mass communication.
OR bachelor’s degree in any of the above AND master’s degree in media studies, English, or communication.
OR a valid appropriate California Community College Credential in the discipline area.
OR the equivalent*.
AND have sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

*Applicants wishing to claim equivalence to the minimum qualifications should follow the instructions and guidelines at https://www.miracosta.edu/governance/equivalency-committee/_docs/equivalency-instructions.pdf.

Responsibilities

Under direction, plan, organize, and teach assigned courses in an instructional field or discipline in accordance with approved course outlines, education code requirements, and faculty contract provisions; provide feedback and guidance to students and evaluate student performance; and perform related duties as assigned.

1. Plan, organize and develop instructional materials including presentations, lectures, demonstrations, homework assignments, laboratory exercises, and project assignments consistent with approved course outlines; teach courses utilizing sound pedagogical methods and instructional strategies most appropriate to communicating subject matter to students to meet learning objectives; modify, as necessary, instructional methods to meet diverse student needs; participate in the development, assessment, and evaluation of student learning outcomes (SLOs); use available instructional technologies such as the internet, online learning, and interactive technologies to enrich and facilitate student learning.
2. Provide prompt feedback on student assignments; evaluate student performance fairly and consistently; assign grades and maintain course/student records in accordance with district standards, policies, and procedures.
3. Be available to students by telephone, email, course learning management system, or personal conference to answer questions and provide encouragement and assistance in completing course assignments and projects.
4. Maintain accurate and complete course records as required by law, regulations, and district policies and procedures.
5. Maintain the confidentiality of student information.

Application Procedure

In order to be considered for this position, you must submit the following:

1. An application.
2. A cover letter discussing methods, theories, or technologies especially relevant to your teaching style and describing any qualifications not evident in your resume or curriculum vitae.
3. A resume/CV summarizing your educational background and experience.
4. Transcripts of ALL college degrees/coursework needed to qualify for this position; unofficial or legible copies are acceptable but must indicate that the degree(s) has been conferred, if applicable.

If you do not possess the EXACT degree major(s) listed in the Minimum Qualifications section, you will need to submit an equivalency narrative and supporting documentation if and when the department decides to hire you.

Compensation

$87.60 to $101.54 per hour. Compensation is based on education. To view the current Associate (part-time) Faculty Salary Schedule, go to https://jobs.miracosta.edu and select “Salary Schedules” to the left on the navigation bar.

Benefits

• Sick leave
• Retirement benefits under the California State Teachers’ Retirement System (CalSTRS)
• Health insurance option for qualifying associate faculty assignments
• Free and confidential employee assistance program
• Wellness Program
• Professional Development Opportunities