Geography Part-Time Faculty

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV); Reno (NV); On-site; USD 3,200 - 3,500; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Orientation

Paid professional development training

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC) is building a pool of qualified Part-Time Faculty to teach physical geography, human geography, and geospatial tools for the Department of Physical Sciences. Courses may be offered in-person, online, or hybrid as vacancies occur.

Compensation is paid per credit and applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Minimum qualifications include a Master’s degree in Geography or related field and the ability to work with diverse students, faculty,

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Geography or closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Desire to work with students, faculty, and staff from many different backgrounds.
• Experience or openness to teaching diverse learners and materials.

Responsibilities

• Teach course content under supervision of Department Chair.
• Assess student learning.
• Stay current in teaching field and participate in professional development.
• Refer students to college resources as needed.
• Use current technology in instruction.
• Maintain ethical standards and professional conduct.

Skills

Teaching

Student engagement

Technology use

Adaptability

Education

Master’s degree in Geography

Tools

Geospatial tools

Job description

Thank you for your interest in Truckee Meadows Community College. If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact Human Resources at [phone] or [e-mail]

Job Description

We want you! Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC) is recruiting Part-Time Faculty to teach courses in physical geography, human geography, and geospatial tools for the Department of Physical Sciences. The college welcomes qualified applicants from all backgrounds for temporary Part-Time Faculty teaching assignments. We seek a pool of qualified candidates to teach in-person, online, or hybrid courses when PT Faculty vacancies occur. Applications are always welcome, and qualified candidates are contacted when teaching opportunities become available. Part-Time Faculty are an essential part of TMCC operations and they continually make a positive impact on our students’ lives.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the Department Chair, teach course content
• Assess student learning
• Stay current in their teaching field
• Actively refer students to supportive college resources
• Complete professional development
• Use current technology
• Maintain appropriate standards of ethics and professional conduct

Select Courses

• Physical Geography
• Climate change and its Environmental Impact
• Cultural Geography

Salary

At TMCC, Part-Time Faculty are paid $1,050 per credit to teach 100- and 200-level courses, and $1,150 per credit to teach 300- and 400-level courses.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Geography or closely related field from an accredited institution.
• The desire to work with students, faculty, and staff from many different backgrounds.
• New to teaching? We can help! Our Departments strive to connect available courses with instructors’ unique expertise, and can often provide teaching materials.
• We also host an annual Orientation for Part-Time Faculty, as well as professional development workshops on teaching.
• We value instructors with varied experience, from working professionals to retirees.

Benefits

• Paid Orientation
• Paid professional development training
• Tuition reimbursement through Grant-in-Aid
• Longevity payments based on years of service
• Part-time Faculty are not eligible for health benefits unless they meet specific workload requirements per semester. Those who meet the eligibility criteria can access a comprehensive and competitive benefits package.

About TMCC

We are Northern Nevada’s premier jobs college, and we partner with employers across our region to keep our programs on the cutting edge. We offer over 60 short-term certificates and many degree programs, including Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Applied Science, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Architecture, and Bachelor of Applied Science degrees.

TMCC serves approximately 10,000 learners who take classes at our four Reno locations: the Dandini campus, the Redfield campus, the Meadowood campus, and the Edison campus.

Values

• Student access and success
• Excellence in teaching and learning
• Evidence of student progress through assessment of student learning
• Nurturing a climate of innovative and creative thought
• Collaborative decision making
• Environmental sustainability and a healthy college community
• Responsible and sustainable use of resources
• Ethical practices and integrity
• Respect and compassion for all persons
• Community development through partnerships and services
• Fostering responsible participation in a democratic society

Conditions of Employment

This is an on-going pool of qualified individuals interested in part-time, temporary non-tenure track instructional opportunities at Truckee Meadows Community College. These opportunities are part-time only and will not be continued beyond the ending date. These opportunities may be terminated at will, at any time, for any reason, without notice; the appointee has no appeal rights. Temporary assignments are not eligible for consideration for tenure as part of the assignment.

Additional Information

Transcripts: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. Any expense related to the evaluation will be the responsibility of the candidate.

Sponsorship

TMCC is not able to support sponsorship for employment. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States at the time they begin employment.

Employment Conditions

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check upon hire. Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

Contact

For more information, please go to www.tmcc.edu or view our virtual tour at tour.tmcc.edu.

Equal Opportunity Statement

NSHE is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes).