Geology Adjunct Assistant Professor

Los-Rios-Community-College-District; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The Los Rios Community College District invites applications for a part‑time Adjunct faculty position in geology. The role involves teaching assigned courses under the area dean, supporting student mastery of content, assessing outcomes, and staying current in the field.

You may participate in articulation, curriculum review, and college governance, and other duties as assigned. Initial salary placement is limited by the District's contract; applications are reviewed after posting closes.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Degree titles must match stated qualifications exactly; equivalency process may be required.
• previously granted equivalency must be attached for verification; email [e-mail] for a replacement copy.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned classes under supervision of the area dean.
• Help students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content.
• Assess student learning outcomes and maintain up‑to‑date knowledge in the teaching field.
• Engage in continuing professional development and use current technology in job duties.
• Assist with articulation, curriculum development and review; serve on college committees.
• Participate in faculty governance including accreditation and student co‑curricular activities.
• Fulfilling other duties assigned by the area dean.

Education

Master’s in geology, geophysics, earth sciences, meteorology, oceanography or paleontology

Bachelor’s in geology AND master’s in geography, physics, or geochemistry

Equivalent qualifications

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 occupation al 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.

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 Qualification Requirements

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.

• Degree titles must match the stated qualifications exactly (word-for-word).
• If the degree title differs, or if it contains added, missing, or rearranged words, applicants must submit a completed Equivalency Determination Request Form for the application to be considered. See the Equivalency Determination Process webpage for details.
  • Example: If amaster’s in Psychologyisrequiredbut your transcript lists Counseling Psychology, and that title is not listed in the Minimum Qualifications, an Equivalency Determination Request Form must be submitted.
• Previously granted equivalency in the discipline applying for must be attached for verification. Email [e-mail] for a replacement copy.

Employment Eligibility

• Applicants mustbe authorized towork for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.
• Only information listed on the application and transcripts will be used to verify Minimum Qualifications.
• Applications that state “see other documents” such as “see resume” or “see transcripts,” will be disqualified.
• Applications missing any required documentation will be disqualified.