Rancho Santiago Community College District

PT POOL - Mathematics Instructor

Location
Santa Ana, CA
Pay
$88 – $102 per hour
Type
Part-time · In-Person
Posted
October 15, 2026

About this position

PT POOL - Mathematics Instructor Rancho Santiago Community College District Salary Range: Lecture Rate: $88.40 - $102.33, depending upon education. Job Type: Job Number: AC26-01457 Location: 1530 W. 17th Street, Santa Ana, CA Division: SAC Science Math & Health Sciences Closing: 5/31/2027 5:00 PM Pacific POSITION DETAILS About Rancho Santiago Community College District Rancho Santiago Community College District (RSCCD) is one of the most established districts in the state and has been in operation for nearly 50 years. Located in the heart of Orange County, it is one of the largest of California's 72 community college districts, based on the number of credit and non-credit students. RSCCD encompasses 25 percent of Orange County's total area and serves a population of more than 700,000 residents in the communities of Anaheim Hills, Orange, Santa Ana, Villa Park, and portions of Anaheim, Costa Mesa, Irvine, Fountain Valley, Garden Grove, Tustin, and Yorba Linda. The district includes Santiago Canyon College and Santa Ana College, as well as the Centennial and Orange Continuing Education Centers, the Digital Media Center, the Joint Powers Fire Training Center, the Orange County Sheriff's Regional Training Academy, the College and Workforce Preparation Center, and the District Operations Center. RSCCD's three (3) auxiliary Foundations are actively involved in supporting both community and campus programs. RSCCD's student population is a direct reflection of the diverse communities in the surrounding neighborhoods. As a whole, the district has the honor of serving approximately 55,537 students: 51% Hispanic/Latinx, 20% White, 9% Asian & Filipino, and 2% are African American. RSCCD is a proud Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and serves predominately historically underrepresented students. There is a commitment to foster student centered values among our employees to provide equitable student learning, academic excellence, and workforce development. By delivering high-quality educational programs and student support services, the district ensures that students have the appropriate resources to achieve their goals. At RSCCD, our mission is to integrate diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and justice into all aspects of student academics and employee relations. Thus, creating transformational experiences that prepares students and employees to engage in the world with a renewed sense-of-self. Through this commitment, Rancho Santiago Community College District strives to cultivate a learning environment that prioritizes respect, to ensure that RSCCD stakeholders feel valued and supported throughout their academic and professional careers. About the Position The Division seeks to establish a roster of eligible candidates for part-time, temporary, hourly teaching positions during the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters as needed. The Hiring Administrator will draw from this pool of applicants when there is a requirement for temporary assignments. If your qualifications match our needs, the division dean or department chair will reach out to you to arrange an interview. Please refrain from contacting the Recruitment Office for updates on your application status. The ideal candidate will demonstrate cultural competency in serving diverse community college student populations, including those with differing abilities, AB 540 students, DACA recipients, Foreign Residents, VACA participants, and Continuing Education students. They will support RSCCD's mission to promote self-awareness, knowledge, and communication skills, enabling students to participate creatively and confidently in an ever-changing world. Candidates will cultivate an inclusive classroom culture that engages and supports a diverse student population. They should effectively teach students from varied ethnic, racial, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds, including those with disabilities or differing academic preparation levels. Candidates should show sensitivity to diverse learning needs and a commitment to equity and anti-racism. They will help empower students to achieve their educational and career goals while fostering creativity, confidence, and lifelong learning. General Responsibilities Teach all assigned classes, which may include evening or off-campus assignments unless excused according to Board Policy provisions. Maintain accurate records of student enrollment, attendance, and academic progress. Assist in maintaining course outline for each assigned course. Be familiar with and observe the administrative regulations as they appear in the Faculty Handbook (flex calendar obligations, course overviews, etc). Participate in department committees and activities. Will teach a variety of courses/levels within the discipline/area of study. QUALIFICATIONS Requirements Minimum Qualifications (Applicants must meet one of the following):Possess from an accredited institution: Master's in mathematics or applied mathematics OR Bachelor's in either of the above AND Master's in statistics, physics or mathematics education, OR Possess a valid California Community College credential, OR The equivalent (applicants who do not meet the above minimum qualifications must complete the Equivalencies Section in the application form).Equivalencies that the Department accepts as valid: Master's degree and 30+ semester units in upper division or graduate level courses of math (or applied math courses from departments other than math to be evaluated as to math content by their course outlines), 18 semester units of which must be graduate level, AND at least two years of mathematics teaching experience. Desirable QualificationsCandidate must demonstrate clear evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff, and the community. A working knowledge of and experience with student learning outcomes and assessment. AP

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$88 – $102 per hour
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$3,338/ course, n=70
California median
$10,286/ course, n=297

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