Part Time Instructor, Geology

Peralta Community College District; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 5,000 - 9,000; Part time

Job summary

Peralta Community College District seeks qualified Part‑Time Faculty members to provide high‑quality instruction and student support, advancing equity, student success, and academic excellence.

Assignments are made on an as‑needed basis and may include day, evening, weekend, online, or hybrid classes at any of the District's colleges. Qualified applicants should demonstrate inclusive teaching and effective student engagement across modalities.

Qualifications

• Understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of students and community.
• Ability to meet minimum qualifications as established by CCC Chancellor's Office.
• Transcripts and records must be provided to verify education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses in accordance with approved outlines and student learning outcomes.
• Develop and maintain course syllabi, instructional materials, assignments, and assessments.
• Evaluate student performance and maintain accurate academic records; submit grades by deadlines.
• Create an inclusive, respectful learning environment for diverse students.
• Maintain regular communication with students and respond promptly to inquiries.
• Utilize learning management system and instructional technologies as appropriate.
• Comply with district policies, bargaining agreements, accreditation standards, and regulations.
• Participate in department meetings and professional development.

Skills

Diversity awareness

Education

Master's degree in geology / geophysics / earth sciences / meteorology / oceanography / paleontology

Bachelor's degree in geology + Master's degree in geography / physics / geochemistry

Equivalent qualification

Job description

Class Purpose

Peralta Community College District is seeking qualified Part‑TimeFaculty members to provide high-quality instruction and studentsupport in accordance with the District's mission of advancingequity, student success, and academic excellence. Part‑time facultyare responsible for delivering engaging, inclusive instruction thatpromotes student learning and achievement while supporting thediverse educational goals of the District's students.

Assignments are made on an as‑needed basis and may include day,evening, weekend, online, or hybrid classes at any of theDistrict's colleges.

Examples of Duties

Examples of duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Teach assigned courses in accordance with approved courseoutlines and student learning outcomes.
• Prepare and deliver effective, student-centered instructionusing evidence-based teaching practices.
• Develop and maintain course syllabi, instructional materials,assignments, and assessments.
• Evaluate student performance in a timely and equitable mannerand maintain accurate academic records.
• Submit grades and other required reports by establisheddeadlines.
• Create an inclusive, respectful, and supportive learningenvironment for students from diverse backgrounds.
• Maintain regular communication with students and respondpromptly to inquiries.
• Utilize the District's learning management system and otherinstructional technologies as appropriate.
• Comply with District policies, collective bargainingagreements, accreditation standards, and applicable federal andstate regulations.
• Participate in department meetings, professional development,and other college activities as appropriate for part‑timefaculty.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possession of a Master's degree in geology, geophysics, earthsciences, meteorology, oceanography or paleontology OR
• Possession of a Bachelor's degree in geology AND a Master'sdegree in geography, physics, or geochemistry OR
• the equivalent
• Understanding of, sensitivity to and respect for the diverseacademic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnicbackgrounds of Peralta Colleges' students, faculty, staff andcommunity.

Supplemental Information

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as established by the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office. Applicantsare required to demonstrate that they meet the minimumqualifications by submitting official or unofficial transcripts andproviding a complete and detailed record of relevant professionalwork experience in their application materials.

The District will review education and work history to determine whether minimum qualifications are met. Determinations are made inaccordance with Title 5 regulations and District procedures.Official transcripts and additional verification of employmentwill be required upon offer of employment.

Equivalency

Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications exactly mayapply for equivalency. Equivalency determinations are made througha separate review process in accordance with Districtprocedures.

All degrees and units used to satisfy the minimum qualificationsmust be from postsecondary institutions accredited by anaccreditation agency recognized by either the U.S. Department ofEducation or the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation. If yourdegree/coursework is from a college or university outside of theUnited States, you must submit a detailed evaluation from aprofessional evaluation agency. A partial list of agencies can befound at https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/foreign-transcript-evaluation-(cl-635). Transcripts or translations in English still require theevaluation to show the U.S. equivalence of your degree.

Failure to provide all required documents will result inelimination from the selection process. Official transcripts willbe required prior to appointment.

Please note, the District's preferred method of communication withapplicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify thee-mail address on your application, and check your e-mailfrequently, including your spam and junk folders.

Applicants will not be contacted unless selected for interview.

Offer of employment to the persons selected for these positions iscontingent upon: 1) submission of a current TB test clearance; 2)proof of eligibility to work in the United States; 3) fingerprintclearance; and 4) submission of official transcripts indicatingappropriate degree(s) awarded or submission of a valid appropriateCalifornia Community College credential. 5) receipt of workverification required to meet minimum qualifications (ifapplicable).