Geology Adjunct Assistant Professor

Los Rios Community College District; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

The Los Rios Community College District invites qualified applicants for a part-time Adjunct Geology faculty position. The selected candidate will teach assigned GEOL courses under the supervision of the area dean, support student learning, and contribute to program development and accreditation efforts.

Responsibilities include assessing student outcomes, applying current technology in teaching, and serving on college committees.

Qualifications

• Must have an equity-minded focus and be responsive to diverse student backgrounds.
• Degrees must be from an accredited institution and completed by time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned GEOL courses under the supervision of the area dean.
• Assess student learning outcomes and maintain up-to-date knowledge in geology.
• Engage in continuing professional development and use current technology in teaching.
• Assist with articulation, curriculum development and review.
• Serve on college committees and participate in faculty governance.

Skills

Equity-minded approach

Education

Master's in geology, geophysics, earth sciences, meteorology, oceanography or paleontology; OR bachelor's in geology AND master's in geography, physics, or geochemistry; OR the equivalent

All degrees from an accredited institution completed by time of hire

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

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

• GEOL 300 Physical Geology
• GEOL 301 Physical Geology Laboratory
• GEOL 305 Earth Science
• GEOL 306 Earth Science Laboratory

To view a complete list of courses for this discipline, please visit the Programs and Majors webpage for the specific campus:

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

Minimum Qualifications

1. Master's in geology, geophysics, earth sciences, meteorology, oceanography or paleontology; OR bachelor's in geology AND master's in geography, physics, or geochemistry; 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.