Adjunct - Geology

Columbus State Community College; United States; On-site; USD 63,508 - 90,451; Part time

Job summary

Columbus State Community College is seeking an Adjunct – Geology to provide quality instruction and maintain a supportive learning environment. Responsibilities include designing inclusive curriculum, engaging students, and assessing their performance. Ideal candidates will have a Master's degree in Geology or related fields, along with experience in a teaching lab setting.

This is a part-time role with maximum of 12 contact hours per week, compensated at $55.88 per contact hour. Join us in fostering a culture of respect and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Requires a Master's degree or higher in Geology or a closely related field.
• Experience in lab settings is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality instruction and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Design inclusive curriculum and support diverse learning activities.
• Engage with students and foster community within the classroom.

Skills

Organizational skills

Ability to multitask

Inclusive teaching strategies

Use of technology

Education

Master's degree in Geology or Geosciences

Experience in teaching/learning lab

Job description

Adjunct – Geology

The Adjunct – Geology position provides quality instruction and maintains a positive learning environment in the classroom, with major emphasis placed on teaching, supporting, and evaluating students. The Adjunct role provides instruction and monitors teaching/learning effectiveness in courses assigned by the Department Chair or other leadership members. The incumbent must exhibit strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask while engaging large groups of people with complicated material. Teaches courses in Introductory Geology.

Instruction & Student Learning

• Designs curriculum embracing diversity, in all forms, to foster talent in students while modeling inclusive teaching strategies, with an understanding of the socio-cultural issues of traditionally underrepresented groups.
• Considers individual differences of students in order to design and support a range of appropriate learning activities.
• Participates in the identification of students with academic or other needs and responds by utilizing an appropriate resource.
• Uses technology in a manner appropriate to the nature and objectives of courses and programs and communicates clearly to students the expectations concerning the use of such technology.
• Keeps accurate and appropriate records in accordance with departmental policies.
• Maintains attendance records, determines and submits grades timely, and in accordance with established policies and procedures of the College, and communicates progress feedback as well as other relevant information to students throughout the semester.
• Distributes and maintains accurate syllabi that incorporate departmental, college, cross-college, and instructor requirements.
• Conducts classes punctually and in accordance with the prescribed meeting schedule.
• Employs appropriate assessment techniques to measure students’ performance in achieving course goals and objectives.
• Engages in periodic meetings with the department, Lead Instructor, and Chairperson relative to teaching duties and professional development.

Student Engagement & Advisement

• Creates a positive classroom atmosphere that encourages active and collaborative learning, student effort, academic challenge, student and faculty interaction, and support for learners.
• Uses technology to assist in communication with students.
• Encourages a sense of community among students for learning both inside and outside the classroom.
• Refers students to appropriate student and academic support services available at the College or in the community.

Culture of Respect

Fosters and maintains a safe environment of respect and inclusion for faculty, staff, students, and members of the community.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher from an accredited academic institution in the disciplines of Geology or Geosciences or a closely related field.
• Experience in the procedures of a teaching/learning laboratory setting.

Additional Information

• State Motor Vehicle Operator's License or demonstrable ability to gain access to work site(s).

Compensation

Compensation: $55.88 per contact hour. Contact Hour: Two hours equals one contact hour. Hours: Maximum of 12 contact hours per week. Employment Type: Part time.

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility

Columbus State Community College is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits or privileges of employment, please contact our ADA Office at [e-mail].

Statutes are in compliance with Ohio Revised Code Section 3345.016. We strive to create a community dedicated to an ethic of civil and free inquiry, respectful of individual autonomy, supporting growth, and tolerating differences in opinion. All faculty, staff, and students are treated as individuals and held to equal standards, with regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check and/or MVR check as well as a 10-panel drug screen required during the pre-employment process.