Geology Instructor (Reedley College) Part-Time Faculty Pool

State Center Community College; Reedley (CA); On-site; USD 62,667 - 85,108; Part time

Job summary

A community college in California seeks a part-time Geology Instructor to provide instruction in physical and historical geology and other earth sciences. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in geology or a related field and experience engaging with a racially and socioeconomically diverse student body. Salary ranges from $45.49 to $61.78 for lecture courses, reflecting the commitment to education and equity.

Qualifications

• Master’s in geology, geophysics, earth sciences, meteorology, oceanography or paleontology required.
• Experience teaching in relevant subjects preferred.
• Cultural competency and ability to engage with diverse student backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in various settings for Geology.
• Maintain classroom records and standards of professional conduct.
• Develop technology for classroom presentations.

Skills

Teaching physical and historical geology

Classroom and laboratory teaching

Effective communication

Integration of educational technologies

Cultural competency

Education

Master's in geology or related fields

Bachelor's in geology AND Master’s in geography, physics, or geochemistry

Valid California Community College Credential

Job description

Geology Instructor (Reedley College) Part-Time Faculty Pool

This is a part-time position. Open until filled. Start dates may vary.

The ideal candidate will share Reedley College’s commitment to educating its racially and socioeconomically diverse student population. As of fall 2017, we currently enroll over 10,000 students of which 71% are Latinx, 1% are Filipino, 3% are Asian, 2% are African American, 19% are White, and 2% are multiracial.

Providing instruction in Geology in a variety of instructional settings and times, including evening and/or weekends, on-line or off-campus and large group instruction classes as needed, the instructor will be responsible for:

• Maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position and currency in teaching geology;
• Teaching physical and historical geology, oceanography, earth science, and environmental science;
• Developing technology used for classroom presentations;
• 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, on-line, and/or hybrid formats;
• Communicating effectively with students;
• Using effective teaching methods appropriate to the subject matter, adherence 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;
• Otherwise fulfilling all of the duties and responsibilities of instructors as required by Administrative Regulation 7122.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s in geology, geophysics, earth sciences, meteorology, oceanography or paleontology;
• Bachelor’s in geology AND master’s in geography, physics, or geochemistry;
• A valid California Community College Credential;
• The equivalent education and/or experience (requires an equivalency).

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience teaching physical and historical geology, earth science, oceanography, environmental science;
• Classroom and laboratory teaching experience encompassing the breadth of courses taught;
• The use of a variety of pedagogies and integrating educational technologies into classroom and laboratory instruction, as well as experience with on-line instruction;
• Related work and professional experience in geology;
• Experience in computer assisted instruction and other instructional technologies;
• Ability to communicate effectively (oral and written) and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and administration;
• Ability to develop new and current curriculum and focus on student learning outcomes to improve student learning;
• Experience working with students of various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds;
• Recent experience working with African American, Latinx, Native American, and other racially minoritized students in the classroom and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusions of these groups in higher education shape patterns of participation and outcomes;
• Experience and skill with addressing issues of equity in the classroom;
• Potential for contribution to institutional vitality and growth;
• Knowledge of the community college and its mission and goals.

Salary and Benefits: Starting rates are $45.49 – $61.78 for lecture, $38.67 – $52.55 for lab, and $38.30 – $52.05 for non-instructional.

An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Reedley College is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. It is the policy of the District to provide equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees.