Geography Instructor (Part-Time Faculty Pool) Madera Community College

SCCCD International Education; California (MO); On-site; USD 55,104 - 110,208; Part time

Job summary

State Center Community College District is seeking a Geography Instructor to join the part-time faculty pool at Madera Community College, Madera, CA.

The role involves teaching geography courses on campus and at off-site locations, using varied pedagogies and technology for in-person, online, and hybrid delivery.

Qualifications

• Master’s in geography or equivalent as listed above.
• Bachelor’s in geography and Master’s in geology/history/meteorology/oceanography; or equivalent.
• Valid California Community College Credential; or equivalent education/experience.
• Note: petition for equivalency if degrees do not match exactly.

Responsibilities

• Teach a part-time schedule of Geography courses as assigned.
• Use diverse pedagogies and technology for face-to-face, online, and hybrid formats.
• Communicate effectively with students, faculty and staff.
• Evaluate student progress through tests, assignments, oral responses, etc.
• Provide course syllabi to students and maintain classroom records.
• Turn in all required grading and evaluation reports on time.
• Teach assignments in various settings and times as needed.

Education

Master’s in geography

Bachelor’s in geography and Master’s in geology/history/meteorology/oceanography

California Community College Credential

Equivalency

Job description

Geography Instructor (Part-Time Faculty Pool)

Madera Community College, Madera, CA

Essential Functions of Position

Providing instruction in Geography on the Madera Community College campus and/or at off‑site community campus locations, the instructor will be responsible for:

• Teaching a part‑time schedule of Geography courses as assigned
• Using a variety of pedagogies and integrating a wide range of instructional delivery systems, including innovative and creative uses of technology for face‑to‑face, online, and/or hybrid formats
• Communicating effectively with students, faculty and staff
• Using effective teaching methods appropriate to the subject matter, adhering to institutionally approved curriculum course outlines of record
• Evaluating student progress through tests and examinations, written assignments, oral responses, etc. in keeping with course objectives
• Providing course syllabi to students
• Maintaining classroom records in accordance with District Policy
• Turning in all required student grading and evaluation reports in a timely manner
• Teaching assignments in a variety of instructional settings and times, including classes as needed
• Otherwise fulfilling all of the duties and responsibilities of instructors as required by Administrative Regulation 7122
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

All candidates must have evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, as these factors relate to the need for equity‑minded practice within the classroom; and

• Master’s in geography; or
• Bachelor’s in geography and Master’s in geology, history, meteorology or oceanography; or
• A valid California Community College Credential; or
• The equivalent education and/or experience (requires an equivalency)

Note: If the degrees posted on your transcript(s) do not match exactly as stated above, you must petition for equivalency.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience and skill incorporating elements of diversity, equity, and inclusion into all areas of responsibility
• Recent experience working with African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Latinx, Native American, and other racially minoritized students in the classroom and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusion of these groups in higher education shape patterns of participation and outcomes
• Willingness to examine and remediate one’s instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized students
• Related work and professional experience
• Experience working with students of various cultural, gender, age, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds, students with disabilities
• Experience working with traditionally underrepresented student populations such as students of color and foster youth, and the ability to support students across sociocultural and socioeconomic diversities
• Experience in facilitating multicultural and cross‑cultural communication with sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, gender, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students
• Experience with, and sensitivity to, under‑prepared and high‑need students at the community college
• Demonstrated ability and desire to work collaboratively with faculty and staff to enhance instruction, curriculum, student learning support and student success
• Demonstrated ability to work with computers and other technologies used in providing high‑quality instruction and support to students
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students and staff
• Knowledge of current assessment methods and materials
• Knowledge of the community college mission and goals

Salary and Benefits

Newly hired part‑time faculty will be placed on step one (1) of the Part‑Time Faculty Salary Schedule. All salary classification placements on the salary schedule will be based on education and experience as outlined in the Part‑Time Faculty Salary Classifications. Sick leave accrual is based on assignment hours.

Selection Procedure

The selection and hiring process for part‑time faculty positions is governed by the hiring department. Should there be an interest in your application, the hiring department will contact you directly with any questions and/or to extend an opportunity to interview. The position does not have a closing date and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. By applying, you understand you will be placed in a continuous pool. Start dates may vary.

EEO Statement

State Center Community College District is an equal opportunity employer. We endeavor to treat all applicants fairly and equitably in the recruitment and selection process.