Adjunct Faculty, Earth Science

Cuyahoga Community College; Parma (OH); On-site; USD 10,512; Part time

Job summary

Cuyahoga Community College seeks a part-time adjunct faculty member for the Liberal Arts & Sciences department, specializing in Earth Science. This role involves teaching a range of Earth Science courses, preparing course materials, evaluating student work, and maintaining attendance records. A Master's degree in a relevant field is required, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is essential. The pay is $942.00 per Equated Semester Unit (ESU). Flexibility in the work schedule is necessary as classes may be scheduled at various times.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Geology, Geography, Earth Science, or related field.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (or equivalent).
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Teaches a full range of Earth Science courses.
• Prepares and delivers learning activities to achieve course outcomes.
• Evaluates and grades students’ work and maintains attendance records.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Advanced communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Master's degree in relevant field

PhD in Geology or related field (preferred)

Job description

Special Note: This is a part-time (adjunct) faculty position. Candidates will be interviewed and hired on an as-needed basis throughout the academic year.

Department: Liberal Arts & Sciences

Location: College-Wide

Reports To: Associate Dean

Recruitment Type: External/Internal

Requisition ID: req7051

Employment Type: Part-Time Faculty

Union Position: Non-Union

Work Schedule: To be determined based on business unit needs. Classes may be offered during the day, evening and/or weekend. Please indicate your availability when applying for this position.

Job Description

Teaches a full range of Earth Science courses, including majors and non-majors.

• Prepares and delivers learning activities in order to achieve course outcomes
• Prepares course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts
• Evaluates and grades students’ class work, laboratory work, assignments, papers, and examinations
• Maintains and submits student attendance records, grades and other required documentation by specified deadlines
• Be available to students for coaching
• Periodic meetings with supervisors, division, or College, relative to teaching duties and training and development

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Geology, Geography, Earth Science, Meteorology, Climatology, Oceanography, or a related field; or master’s degree with 18 graduate-level course hours in Geology, Geography, Earth Science, Meteorology, Climatology, Oceanography, or a related field
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (or equivalent)
• Advanced communication (verbal, written and interpersonal) and organizational skills
• Appropriately responds to the needs of the community

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in Geology, Geography, Earth Science, Meteorology, Climatology, or Oceanography
• Teaching experience

In order to be considered for an Adjunct faculty position, the following additional documents are required to be uploaded: Unofficial transcript & license/certifications (Based on requirements outlined in posting).

Special Note: This is a Part-Time Faculty position, with the following set rate of pay: $942.00/Equated Semester Unit (ESU)

Special Instructions to Applicants: During the application process, you may be required to attach a cover letter and/or resume. It is recommended that you have these documents ready to be attached electronically to the online application. This system accepts only MS Word or PDF attachments. Any employment with the College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check.

Adjunct only: If hired, you must reside in the state of Ohio and be within commuting distance of this work location/campus to respond to onsite work demands from your employment start date and throughout the duration of your employment with the College, as outlined in 3354:1-40-01.2 Adjunct Faculty Hiring and Employment Procedure.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.