Geology Instructor - (Temporary, Part-Time Pool)

San Francisco Community College District; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 2,980,000 - 4,550,000; Part time

Job summary

San Francisco Community College District invites applications for part-time Geology Instructors to teach a range of Earth Sciences courses at CCSF. The role includes online and hybrid instruction, service on departmental activities, and assessment of student outcomes in a culturally responsive teaching environment.

Instructors will support student success, work with diverse learners, and engage in ongoing professional development while aligning with the college’s equity goals and mission.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work with diverse student populations in a community college setting.
• Degree majors must match listed requirements or education equivalency must be claimed.
• Ph.D. applicants without a master's degree must still claim equivalency as indicated.

Responsibilities

• Teach college-level Earth Sciences courses (Climate Change, Environmental Geology, Historical Geology, Physical Geology, Oceanography and labs).
• Teach hybrid, online and/or CCSF instructional-site courses.
• Assess student progress, grade, maintain records and report learning outcomes.
• Participate in departmental functions and curriculum development.
• Support inclusive and anti-racist teaching practices and equity-focused pedagogy.
• Engage in diversity, equity, and inclusion training to center pedagogy.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Geology instruction

Diversity awareness

College-level teaching

Education

Master's degree in Geology/Geophysics/Earth sciences/Meteorology/Oceanography/Paleontology

Bachelor's in Geology + Master's in Geography/Physics/Geochemistry

Education equivalency process

Job description

Geology Instructor - (Temporary, Part-Time Pool)

San Francisco Community College District

Position Number: AC00204P

Job Close Date: 2/5/2027

Campus:

Salary (Applicant View):

Compensation is determined in accordance with the City College of San Francisco Faculty Salary Schedule for Pay-by-workload assignments. The workload compensation upon entry currently ranges from $2,163.36 to $3,302.80 per workload unit, depending upon placement.

Position Description:

The Earth Sciences department at City College of San Francisco is currently seeking to hire part-time Geology faculty to provide instruction in a broad number of areas. We primarily serve students seeking transfer degrees. Instructors can expect to work with students at various learning levels in a collaborative department environment and work on furthering the goals of the college.

Job Duties:

1. 1. Teach one or more of the following college-level courses in the Earth Sciences Department:
   • Climate Change
   • Environmental Geology
   • Environmental Geology Lab
   • Historical Geology
   • Historical Geology Lab
   • Physical Geology
   • Physical Geology Lab
   • Oceanography
   • Oceanography Lab
2. 2. Teach hybrid, online and/or multiple CCSF instructional sites.
3. 3. Perform duties associated with instruction and assessing student progress which include, but are not limited to, grading, required recordkeeping, evaluating and reporting student learning outcomes, etc.
4. 4. Participate in departmental functions, such as staff meetings, curriculum development, and assessment of student learning outcomes.
5. 5. Support and engage in an innovative culture of culturally responsive, inclusive and anti-racist practices as it relates to student success with an awareness of student equity gaps.
6. 6. Participate in ongoing training on diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism to center pedagogy.
7. 7. Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. 1. Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities to work with community college students with disabilities, various sexual orientations, and diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds (Required).
2. 2. Earned Master's Degree in Geology, Geophysics, Earth Sciences, Meteorology, Oceanography or Paleontology, from an accredited institution; OR THE EQUIVALENT;
3. OR
4. Bachelor's in Geology from an accredited institution AND Master’s in Geography, Physics, or Geochemistry from an accredited institution; OR THE EQUIVALENT.

[The degree major(s) posted on an applicant's transcript(s) must be exactly as listed above under the degree requirements. Otherwise applicant must claim education equivalency for the formal educational requirement. Applicants who are currently enrolled in Ph.D. programs that do not award a master's degree also need to claim education equivalency. The "Faculty Equivalency Application Form" is available on the left side margin. This form will be considered as part of the application materials and must be submitted on or before the filing deadline as indicated on this job posting.]

[If you have previously gone through the education equivalency for this same subject area from City College of San Francisco OR you have obtained the clarification of your "major" from the department chair/dean of the institution you attended in order to meet the minimum qualification for this job posting, you must submit a copy of the information. When attaching this document, please use the "Equivalency Application Form" link.]

Desirable Qualifications:

1. 1. Master's thesis and/or professional experience that included a field investigation.
2. 2. Previous demonstrated teaching experience at the college level in one or more of the following courses:
   • Climate Change
   • Environmental Geology
   • Environmental Geology Lab
   • Historical Geology
   • Historical Geology Lab
   • Physical Geology
   • Physical Geology Lab
   • Oceanography
   • Oceanography Lab
3. 3. Public outreach, professional publications, and/or other teaching experience.
4. 4. Demonstrated commitment to improving instruction and student assessment methodologies through professional development.
5. 5. Experience organizing and leading field trips and field research experiences with students.
6. 6. Demonstrated ability to teach students with widely varying abilities and levels of preparation.
7. 7. Demonstrated ability to work professionally and effectively with colleagues.
8. 8. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in oral and written English.
9. 9. Familiarity with and commitment to the mission and functions of a community college.
10. 10. Demonstrated instructional experience at the university or college level using culturally responsive pedagogy.
11. 11. Demonstrated experience with and knowledge of inequities in higher education and a commitment to rectifying policies and processes that restrict access for historically minoritized and disproportionately impacted students.
12. 12. Experience applying culturally responsive pedagogy at the university or college level.

Benefits:

ADA Statement:

Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation to participate in this hiring process should contact the Human Resources Department at [e-mail] make the necessary arrangements. Please be aware that verification of a covered disability under the ADA may be required.

Selection Procedure/Conditions of Employment

Applicants who meet all minimum qualifications and have all required application documents in the CCSF Human Resources Department on or before the filing deadline will be included in the initial review processes to be conducted by the Search Committee. A reasonable number of applicants who are judged by the Committee as best matching the requirements of the position will be invited for a personal interview with the Search Committee. An additional interview will be offered to applicants who are advanced beyond the initial interviews (full-time position only).

Employees must satisfy all the pre-employment requirements for a CCSF Release to Work Authorization Certificate prior to appointment which include, but are not limited to, tuberculosis clearance (EC 87408.6), fingerprinting processing, and verification of their legal right to work in the United States.

City College of San Francisco reserves the right at its sole discretion to modify or to rescind this job posting at any time without prior notice.

EEO Statement:

It is the policy of the City College of San Francisco to provide all persons with equal employment and educational opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, religion, age, gender, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, disability or AIDS/HIV status, medical conditions, gender identity, or status as a Vietnam-Era veteran. These categories specifically include status as a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning person in any District program or activity. For further information, contact the Human Resources Department at [e-mail].