Geology Part-Time Instructor – Campus Teaching

Central Piedmont Community College; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Piedmont Community College in Charlotte invites applications for a geology faculty position. Faculty are expected to maintain competence in mastery of subject matter, teaching performance, and evaluation of student learning.

The role involves teaching across multiple campuses and contributing to college policies and program activities. Preferred qualifications include a Master’s in Geology with additional graduate credit; candidates with community college teaching experience are

Qualifications

• Mastery of geology subject matter and commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Ability to teach across multiple geology courses and levels.
• Experience teaching in community college or university settings preferred.
• Post and maintain office hours for student advisement.

Responsibilities

• Teach a course load appropriate to their field or discipline.
• Plan and organize instruction in ways that maximize documented student learning.
• Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies to communicate subject matter to students.
• Modify, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student needs.
• Employ instructional technology to enhance teaching.
• Encourage development of communication skills and higher order thinking through assignments.
• Contribute to selection and development of instructional materials in accordance with course objectives.
• Incorporate core competencies into curriculum.
• Develop, update, and post course syllabi in a timely manner.
• Teach classes as assigned in a multi-campus environment.
• Post and maintain regular office hours for advisement and consultation.
• Serve as faculty advisor within the current college advisement system.
• Prepare, distribute, and submit syllabi and approved course outlines for all assigned sections.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Substitute for other instructors within field or discipline.
• Exercise stewardship of college facilities and materials.
• Record and provide attendance data in accordance with College Policies.
• Serve on college, divisional, and program committees as assigned.
• Participate in meetings and events required by the college, division, and program administrators.

Skills

Thorough subject knowledge

Interpret theories

Cross-disciplinary connections

Professional development

Technology in teaching

Course load management

Instruction planning

Student-centered teaching strategies

Adaptive teaching for diverse learners

Use of instructional technology

Communication and critical thinking

Education

Master’s degree in Geology or related field

Master’s degree plus 18 graduate semester hours in Geology or related field

Job description

Central Piedmont Community College in Charlotte invites applications for a geology faculty position. Faculty are expected to maintain competence in mastery of subject matter, teaching performance, and evaluation of student learning.

The role involves teaching across multiple campuses and contributing to college policies and program activities. Preferred qualifications include a Master’s in Geology with additional graduate credit; candidates with community college teaching experience are