Geography Adjunct Assistant Professor

Los-Rios-Community-College-District; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

The Los Rios Community College District is seeking qualified candidates for this part-time, temporary (Adjunct) faculty position. Applications will be reviewed when posting closes.

The adjunct faculty member shall be responsible for teaching assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean; helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content; assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge in their regular teaching field;

Qualifications

• Master's in geography; OR bachelor's in geography AND master's in geology, history, meteorology or oceanography; OR the equivalent.
• All degrees must be from an accredited institution completed by time of hire.
• Equity-minded focus and sensitivity to diverse backgrounds of community college students as it relates to differences in learning styles.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned classes under supervision of the area dean and maintain knowledge in teaching field.
• Assess student learning outcomes and contribute to articulation and curriculum development and review.
• Participate in college committees and faculty governance including accreditation and student co-curricular activities.

Education

Master's in Geography

Bachelor's in Geography

Master's in Geology

Master's in History

Master's in Meteorology

Master's in Oceanography

Job description

The Los Rios Community College District is seeking qualified candidates for this part-time, temporary (Adjunct) faculty position. Applications will be reviewed when posting closes.

The adjunct faculty member shall be responsible for the following: teaching assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean; helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content; assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge in their regular teaching field; continuing professional development; utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position; assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review; serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance including accreditation and student co-curricular activities; assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean; fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of an adjunct faculty member.

Position Salary Information: Initial maximum salary placement is based on academic degree, upper/graduate level units earned, and/or related professional occupational experience per the Los Rios College Federation of Teachers Contract (the initial maximum placement is Class V, Step 1). For more information on the step placement process, please.

The instructional assignment may include, but is not limited to, teaching the following courses:

• GEOG 300 Physical Geography: Exploring Earth's Environmental Systems
• GEOG 301 Physical Geography Laboratory
• GEOG 305 Global Climate Change
• GEOG 306 Weather and Climate
• GEOG 310 Human Geography: Exploring Earth's Cultural Landscapes

1. Master's in geography; OR bachelor's in geography AND master's in geology, history, meteorology or oceanography; OR the equivalent. All degrees must be from an accredited institution completed by time of hire.
   • Example: If amaster's in Psychologyisrequiredbut your transcript lists Counseling Psychology, and that title is not listed in the Minimum Qualifications,anEquivalency Determination Request Form must be submitted.
2. Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.