Instructor - Part Time (Geology Applicant Pool)

Schoolcraft College; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Schoolcraft College is seeking a part-time Instructor for the Geology Applicant Pool. This role entails delivering classroom instruction and assessing student performance, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis. Qualified candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Geology or equivalent qualifications.

Ideal candidates should possess strong reasoning and communication skills, as well as the ability to work with complex documents. Teaching experience is a plus, and the position allows for flexible engagement based on departmental needs.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Geology or equivalent qualifications.
• Two years of college-level teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction in geology to students.
• Evaluate and assess student performance.
• Engage in ongoing professional development.

Skills

Classroom instruction

Ability to read and interpret documents

Mathematics skills

Reasoning ability

Education

Master’s degree in Geology

18 graduate credit hours in Geology

Job description

Instructor - Part Time (Geology Applicant Pool)

Applicants must submit a current resume, cover letter and copy of unofficial college transcript at the end of the application process. The number of part‑time instructors hired varies from semester to semester, depending on the needs of the department. The Instructor‑Part Time (Applicant Pool) applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Your application will remain in this applicant pool and be reviewed on an as needed basis.

Position Information

Job Title: Instructor – Part Time (Geology Applicant Pool)

Job Summary: Classroom Instructor

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Geology or a Master’s degree and a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in Geology.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years college‑level teaching experience.

Physical Requirements

Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex documents; respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints; write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques; make persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or boards of trustees.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry; apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems; handle nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, musical notes, etc.) in its most difficult phases; deal with abstract and concrete variables.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; walk; sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee may occasionally lift up to 10 lbs., rarely 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally work near moving mechanical parts. The job may require working in a laboratory. The employee must be able to correctly follow all safety rules and regulations, operate appropriate laboratory equipment and tolerate the presence of laboratory chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must submit a current resume, cover letter and copy of unofficial college transcript at the end of the application process. The number of part‑time instructors hired varies from semester to semester, depending on the needs of the department. The Instructor‑Part Time (Applicant Pool) applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Your application will remain in this applicant pool and be reviewed on an as needed basis.