Job Description

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. 

Under the general supervision of the Dean or Department Chair, the Part-Time Adapted Kinesiology Instructor teaches adapted kinesiology courses designed to meet the educational needs of students with disabilities. The instructor provides specialized instruction in adapted movement, fitness, aquatics, strength training, perceptual motor development, balance, and related adapted activities, in accordance with approved course outlines and college policies.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Must meet one (1) of the following qualifications under (a) through (c) AND 15 semester units of upper division or graduate study in adapted physical education: 

(a) Master’s in physical education, exercise science, education with an emphasis in physical education, kinesiology, physiology of exercise or adaptive physical education OR

(b)  Bachelor’s in any of the above AND Master’s in any life science, dance, physiology, health education, recreation administration or physical therapy OR

(c) A combination of education and experience that is at least the equivalent of (a) or (b) above.

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.

Professional experience is required when the applicant possesses a master’s degree. The professional experience required must be directly related to the faculty member’s teaching assignment. 

2. Commitment to equity and diversity. 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 (1) of the above qualifications.

If you are applying based on (c) above, please thoroughly and completely answer all of the equivalency questions.  Applications requiring but missing answers to the equivalency questions may not be considered .

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. Please visit for a list of parties that can complete this service for you.  Applications requiring but missing an evaluated degree may be considered incomplete .

Job Tags

Temporary work, Part time

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