Geography Adjunct Assistant Professor

Los Rios Community College District; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Los Rios Community College District invites qualified candidates for a part-time adjunct faculty position in Geography. Responsibilities include teaching GEOG 300, 301, 305, 306, and 310, contributing to curriculum development, and participating in governance and accreditation activities.

Candidates must hold relevant degrees and demonstrate an equity-minded approach to diverse student populations. The position involves continued professional development, use of current teaching technology, and

Qualifications

• Master's in geography or equivalent from an accredited institution by time of hire.
• All degrees must be from an accredited institution completed by time of hire.
• Equity-minded focus and inclusive environment in dealings with diverse students.

Responsibilities

• Teach GEOG 300, GEOG 301, GEOG 305, GEOG 306, GEOG 310 as assigned.
• Assist with articulation and curriculum development and review; participate in college committees.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge in geography and use current technology in teaching.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned by the area dean and participate in governance and accreditation activities.

Education

Master's in geography

Bachelor's in geography AND master's in geology, history, meteorology or oceanography

Job description

Position 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 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 click here.

Typical Duties

• 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

• ARC Programs and Majors
• CRC Programs and Majors
• FLC Programs and Majors
• SCC Programs and Majors

Minimum Qualifications

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.
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.