Part Time Instructor, Geology

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 is a comprehensive institution which places primary emphasis on excellence in classroom instruction. Faculty members are expected to demonstrate and maintain competence in each of the following areas throughout their employment at the college.

I. Mastery of Subject Matter

• a. Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge of their field or discipline.
• b. Display an ability to interpret and evaluate the theories of their field or discipline.
• c. Connect their subject matter with related fields.
• d. Stay current in their subject matter through professional development, involvement in professional organizations, and attending professional meetings, conferences, or workshops.
• e. Learn and use technology to enhance teaching and the educational experience when appropriate.

II. Teaching Performance

• a. Teach a course load appropriate to their field or discipline.
• b. Plan and organize instruction in ways that maximize documented student learning.
• c. Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies to communicate subject matter to students.
• d. Modify, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student needs.
• e. Employ available instructional technology, i.e. the internet, telecourses, interactive technology, when appropriate.
• f. Encourage the development of communication skills and higher order thinking skills through appropriate assignments.
• g. Contribute to the selection and development of instructional materials in accordance with course objectives.
• h. Incorporate core competencies into curriculum.
• i. Develop, update, and post course syllabi in a timely manner.

III. Evaluation of Student Learning

• a. Establish meaningful learning student learning outcomes for courses/programs.
• b. Develop and explain methods that fairly measure student progress toward student learning outcomes.
• c. Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently and return student work promptly to promote maximum learning.
• d. Maintain accurate records of student progress and submit final grade rosters to division administrator each semester according to established deadlines.
• e. Demonstrate sensitivity to student needs and circumstances.

IV. Support of College Policies and Procedures

• a. Teach classes as assigned in a multi-campus environment.
• b. Teach credit or non-credit courses within field or discipline as needed.
• c. Post and maintain regular office hours to ensure accessibility to colleagues and to students for advisement and consultation.
• d. Serve as faculty advisor within the current college advisement system.
• e. Prepare, distribute, and submit syllabi and approved course outlines for all assigned sections in accordance with program and divisional policies.
• f. Maintain confidentiality of student information.
• g. Substitute for other instructors within field or discipline in case of an absence.
• h. Exercise stewardship of college facilities and materials.
• i. Record and provide attendance data in accordance with College Policies and Procedures.

V. Participation in College, Division, and Program Activities

• a. Serves on college, divisional, and program committees as assigned.
• b. Participate in meeting and events required by the college, division, and program administrators.
• c. Respond in a timely fashion to information requests from college, division, and program administrators.
• d. Support both part-time and full-time colleagues.
• e. Contribute to program and division curriculum development processes.
• f. Participate in graduation ceremonies.
• g. Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills in communication with students, colleagues, staffand administrators as an individual or as a part of a team.

VI. Contribution to Growth and Enhancement of College Mission and Programs

• a. Maintain familiarity with college goals, mission, and long-range plans.
• b. Contribute to planning and development processes through appropriate mechanisms and channels.
• c. Participate in professional activities that contribute to the educational goals on the college and its constituents.
• d. Perform professional responsibilities in accordance with pertinent goals, missions, and plans of the college, division, and programs.
• Master’s degree in Geology or related field
• Master’s degree plus 18 graduate semester hours in Geology or related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience in a community college or university setting
• Working Days: Monday - Friday

Working Conditions

• Typical classroom, lab, clinical and/or online learning environment.