.PT Faculty POOL - Part Time MESA Counselor (Jan 2027 start)

.PT Faculty POOL - Part Time MESA Counselor (Jan 2027 start)

Salary

$79.00 - $150.16 Hourly

Location

Coastline College - Newport Beach Campus, CA

Job Type

PT Faculty

Job Number

PT Counseling MESA (CCC)

Division

Coastline Community College

Opening Date

10/20/2026

Closing Date

10/30/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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Definition

NOTE: The MESA program is looking for a part-time MESA Counselor to work with our students starting Spring 2027 (training beginning in January 2027) for up to 10-15 hours/week.

The California Community College Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) Program is an academic support program dedicated to increasing the number of economically and educationally disadvantaged, first-generation students who enter calculus-based degree programs in mathematics, engineering, science, and technology. At Coastline College, MESA serves a predominantly online student population with a comprehensive support system that helps students succeed academically, prepare for transfer to four-year universities, and build careers in calculus-based STEM fields. Through academic counseling, tutoring, hands-on learning opportunities, and community building, MESA helps students navigate the path from community college to a four-year STEM degree and, ultimately, the STEM workforce.

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 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. Coast Community College District has an unwavering commitment to quality education, equitable outcomes; inclusive practices; and racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic diversity. Ideal candidates for all positions at our colleges share our devotion to educating and improving the lives of our representative student, employee, and community populations. At this time, our colleges enrolls over 60,000 students per term; 32.67% are Latinx, 30.60% are White, 22.79% are Asian, 3.27% are African-American, 1.62% are Filipino, 0.41% are Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and 4.49% are multiracial. Many of our colleges are designated Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions (AANAPISI). Coast Community College District engages in regular professional development opportunities and partnerships so that we can best serve disproportionately impacted groups. Activities and connections include a partnership with USCs Center for Urban Education; student and employee involvement in organizations like Puente, Student Veterans, and Gay Lesbian Alternative Straight Alliance (GLASA); a robust District Ally training program, including UndocuAlly (undocumented students), SafeZone (LGBTQ), Vet Net (veterans), and Ability Ally; and other equity minded programs; as well as a full calendar of culturally responsive events throughout the district.

Part-time/temporary counseling faculty positions offer flexible hours and the opportunity to assist a diverse group of adult 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, vocational and occupational programs. These part-time positions are as needed and applicants should live within commuting distance to Orange County.

About Coastline College

Coastline College, a community college located just outside of Los Angeles in Orange County, California, has been an innovative leader in traditional and non-traditional delivery of education since its birth in 1976. Coastline College has campuses in Westminster, Garden Grove and Newport Beach and an administration building in Fountain Valley, California, United States. The college is part of the Coast Community College District. Its sister colleges are Orange Coast College (in Costa Mesa) and Golden West College (in Huntington Beach). The college is part of the California Community College system, which includes a total of 116 community colleges statewide.

Coastline College welcomes a diverse pool of candidates and has an unwavering commitment to quality education, equitable outcomes, inclusive practices and racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic diversity. Ideal candidates for all positions at our college share our devotion to educating and improving the lives of our representative student, employee, and community populations.

Coastline College has received federal designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and has been recognized as one of the best places to work by many organizations. Current and former employees rate Coastline College on Indeed with 4.5 stars out of 5. Diverse Magazine recognized Coastline in both 2018 and 2019 as one of the Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges.

Coastlines MESA Program

Established over 40 years ago, the California Community College Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) Program helps underserved and underrepresented students majoring in calculus-based STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) fields who seek to transfer to a four-year institution. On the heels of the

civil rights movement, a group of concerned educators and community activists in the California Bay Area created MESA. Its goal: provide academic support, resources and career exploration needed to increase the number of minority students graduating from undergraduate engineering programs. A grassroots effort that began with 25 students at Oakland Technical High School in 1970 has flourished into an award-winning program that serves almost 25,000 students throughout California each year.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide comprehensive educational, career, transfer, and personal counseling to current and prospective students.
• Counsel students regarding transfer, career development, goal clarification, employment preparation and readiness with the knowledge of trends in career counseling.
• Participate in curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation; participate in and develop programs to measure student performance.
• Teach student development courses including, but not limited to, college orientation, academic success, career, transfer and educational planning.
• Manage electronic student educational plans, course placements, access to student information systems and access the internet for academic and career planning.
• Provide leadership in areas of student intervention strategies, specifically for the MESA program.
• Present student workshops and orientations to current and prospective students.
• Assist in developing and implementing necessary retention programs to meet program participant needs in support of the advancement of MESA and the vision, mission, and values of Coastline College.
• Develop effective working relationships with faculty members.
• Work cooperatively with staff and students.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of disabilities and diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic background of students.
• Maintain current knowledge in the subject matter areas.
• Maintain appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics.
• 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.
• Assignments may include day, evening, weekend, on-line and/or off-campus classes.
• Fulfill the professional responsibilities of a part-time faculty member including, but not limited to the following: teach all scheduled classes unless excused under provisions of Board Policy; follow 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.

Specific MESA Counseling responsibilities:

• Provides personal, academic, transfer and career counseling for prospective and current MESA students.
• Assist MESA students in setting academic and career goals aligned with their interests and abilities in STEM fields.
• Monitor MESA students progress, identify barriers to success, and develop strategies to overcome academic and personal challenges.
• Establish an early alert system that identifies MESA students who are experiencing academic difficulty, and provide effective intervention strategies.
• Assists with clustering MESA students together in classes, labs, and/or Academic Excellence Workshops (AEWs).
• Organize and facilitate workshops, seminars, and events aimed at promoting STEM education and career pathways.
• Participate in community outreach activities to raise awareness of the MESA program and its benefits among prospective students, parents/support networks, and community stakeholders.
• Assist MESA students in navigating the academic requirements of their chosen STEM majors, including course selection, degree planning, and transfer pathways.
• Collaborate with STEM faculty to facilitate comprehensive support and access to resources for MESA students.
• Coordinate efforts with the campus Articulation Officer and Transfer Center to facilitate community college MESA student transfers to four-year institutions.
• Maintain accurate files and records of MESA student interactions, counseling sessions, and academic progress using designated databases and software systems.
• Assist in collecting data for MESA grant, annual reports, and other funding requirements to support the sustainability of the MESA program.
• Stay informed about current trends, best practices, and research in STEM education, counseling, and student support services.
• Coordinate efforts with the MESA Program Director to support the MESA Orientation and programming.

Qualifications and Physical Demands

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 in counseling, rehabilitation counseling, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, guidance counseling, educational counseling, social work, career development, marriage and family therapy or marriage, family and child counseling, .

c. Bachelors degree in one the the above listed areas and a license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT).

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. (See title 5, section 53410.1)

AND

2. 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/PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated experience and comprehensive knowledge of STEM education pathways, including degree requirements, curriculum structures, and transfer processes, particularly articulation with 4-year institutions.
• Knowledge of various STEM majors, specializations, career opportunities and Graduate or Professional School requirements.
• Experience in culturally responsive teaching in college success and career and personal development.
• Demonstrated ability to address systemic barriers and create inclusive environments for students from underrepresented backgrounds in STEM disciplines.
• Proficiency in online counseling platforms and tools, along with experience in delivering counseling services, workshops, or teaching sessions in virtual or online environments.
• Knowledge of online pedagogy and best practices for engaging and supporting students in online learning environments, particularly in the context of STEM education.

Conditions of Employment

Employment is on a part-time, temporary basis and contingent upon verification of employment history, background verification as governed under Education Code requirements, eligibility to work in the United States, and approval by the CCCD Board of Trustees. The normal hours of work will be part-time; Monday through Friday, with the flexibility to occasionally work evenings and/or weekends, if necessary, to meet the needs of the department. The effective date of employment will be arranged with the supervisor.

This is a CONTINUOUS recruitment for an applicant POOL to fill part-time, temporary, hourly assignments on an as-needed basis. Departments or Divisions will refer to the POOL of applications on file to fill temporary assignments as the need arises. Part-time faculty applications are accepted year-round and will remain in the pool for one year. You will be contacted by the hiring manager should the department/division be interested in scheduling an interview. Please do not call the Office of Human Resources regarding the status of your application.

• 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 )
• The Coast Community College District celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing the Districts strategic diversity goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

Additional Information

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

To be considered for employment you must submit a complete application packet. A complete application packet includes:

• Part-time Faculty Employment Application
• Current Resume
• Application for Equivalency (if applicable)

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.

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.

The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

A detailed list of physical demands and work environment is on file and will be provided upon request.

SALARY

Based on LHE (Lecture Hour Equivalent) in accordance with the current Part-Time Faculty Salary Schedule.

Coast Community College District Title IX (For more information on Title IX click here)

https://www.cccd.edu/employees/hr/title9/Pages/Staff-and-Faculty-Resources.aspx

The 2025 Coast Community College District Annual Security and Fire Safety provides the crime statistics for calendar years 2022, 2023, and 2024, which 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.

Title IX & Sex Discrimination

https://www.cccd.edu/employees/hr/title9/Pages/Staff-and-Faculty-Resources.aspx

Coast Community College District is an Equal 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.

• Part-time/temporary faculty who teach a minimum of 7.5 LHE within a semester are eligible to purchase medical, dental, and vision benefits for themselves and eligible dependents at 50% of the premium. The District contributes the other 50% of the premium costs.
• Part-time/temporary faculty who teach below 7.5 LHE within a semester are eligible to purchase medical coverage under the Kaiser HMO for themselves and eligible dependents at 100% of the premium.

01

What do you understand to be the mission of the MESA Program? What problem(s) is MESA designed to address?

02

2. Based on your understanding of Coastline College and MESA, what aspects of counseling and student engagement do you believe would need to be approached differently here than in a traditional campus-based MESA program? Explain your reasoning.

03

What is your approach to building and maintain relationships with students who are completely virtual in your role as the MESA Counselor at Coastline College?

04

What degree(s) do you possess?

• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorate Degree

05

What specific discipline/major is your degree in?

06

How many years of teaching experience do you possess?

• Less than 1 year
• 1 to 2 years
• 3 to 4 years
• 4 to 5 years
• More than 5 years

07

Please list all college-level courses you have taught under this discipline. Be sure to include the college(s) at which each course was taught (ex. Geology 100 - Golden West College)

08

How many years of professional experience do you possess in this discipline area?

• Less than 2 years of professional experience
• 2 to 4 years of professional experience
• 4 to 5 years of professional experience
• 5 to 6 years of professional experience
• 6 or more years of professional experience

09

Are you applying for equivalency? (A completed Application for Equivalency Form with supporting documentation MUST BE ATTACHED if you do not possess the minimum qualifications for this discipline as listed in the job posting. The Equivalency Application Form can be downloaded at www.cccd.edu/employment.)

• No.
• Yes, I have ATTACHED my completed Application for Equivalency Form.
• No, I have been granted EQ with CCCD.

10

If you were previously granted equivalency in this discipline area by a CCCD college, please specify: (1) the discipline(s) (2) from which college(s) equivalency was granted, and (3) when equivalency was granted. (Please type "N/A" if this question does not apply to you.)

11

I understand that a COMPLETE application packet is required for consideration, which includes the following: 1. A complete Coast Community College District Online Employment Application 2. A current resume or curriculum vitae (upload as a separate attachment - PDF recommended) 3. All unofficial transcripts (upload as a separate attachment - PDF recommended) 4. Answers to ALL supplemental questions (clear, detailed responses required for evaluation purposes) 5. Application for Equivalency, if applicable, please go to www.cccd.edu/employment to obtain the form (upload as a separate attachment - PDF recommended)]

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Coast Community College District

Address 1370 Adams Avenue

Costa Mesa, California, 92626

Phone 714-438-4668

714-438-4714

Website http://www.cccd.edu