PT Earth Science Instructor

Cerritos College; Norwalk (CA); On-site; USD 134,371 - 199,779; Part time

Job summary

Cerritos College in Norwalk is seeking a part-time Earth Science Instructor. The role involves teaching, maintaining academic records, and ensuring student progress in Earth science subjects.

The ideal candidate will have a Master's in a relevant field and experience in college teaching. The position emphasizes diversity and equitable opportunities.

Qualifications

• Master's in relevant field or equivalent.
• Understanding of diverse academic and cultural backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Maintain updated knowledge in the subject matter.
• Teach assigned classes as per regulations.
• Keep accurate student records and submissions.

Skills

Geology knowledge

Teaching ability

Communication skills

Education

Master's in geology, geophysics, earth sciences, meteorology, oceanography or paleontology OR Bachelor's in geology AND Master's in geography, physics, or geochemistry

Job description

PT Earth Science Instructor

Salary: $97.54 - $145.02 Hourly

Job Type: Part-Time Faculty

Job Number: EARTH F-26

Closing: 7/29/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Location: 11110 Alondra Blvd., Norwalk, CA

Department: EARTH F-26

Division: Science, Engineering, Mathematics

Equity and Diversity

The District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal opportunity employment. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, marital status, disability, or sexual orientation in any of its policies, procedures or practices. In fact, the college encourages applications from all segments of qualified people.

Job Duties

• ALL FACULTY SHALL:
  
  
  • Maintain currency with current information, concepts, laws and ideas in their disciplines and with best practices in teaching and learning.
  
  
  • Check mailbox, voicemail, and e-mail regularly.
  
  
  • Complete the checkout form before leaving campus at the end of the academic term.
  
  
  • Maintain student confidentiality as required by regulation and Board Policy 5040 titled Student Records and Directory Information.
  
  
  
  


• ALL FACULTY WHO ARE ASSIGNED CLASSES SHALL:
  
  
  • Teach all assigned classes unless excused under provisions of Board Policy.
  
  
  • Teach all assigned classes for all scheduled minutes. In cases of necessary absence from class, notify the Instructional Dean or designee, or if unavailable, the Office of Academic Affairs in advance and have plans prepared so that a substitute, if assigned, can maintain continuity of course content.
  
  
  • Teach courses in accordance with the course outlines of record.
  
  
  • Provide opportunities for students to be aware of their progress.
  
  
  • Submit a copy of the syllabus for each class to the Division Office.
  
  
  • Keep accurate records of student enrollment, attendance, and academic progress and submit them to appropriate offices by the published deadlines.
  
  
  • Submit end‑of‑session grades, including supporting documentation, and attendance reports by the published deadlines.
  
  
  • Submit required information about first‑day, no‑show students by the published deadlines.
  
  
  • Submit textbook order information by the published deadlines. If the textbook is electronic or includes an electronic course pack, these conditions must be met:
    
    
    1. Tests and exams must be available to the student without charge.
    
    
    2. The text and course pack must be available to students with disabilities.
    
    
    3. The publisher must grant read‑only access to designated college staff for purposes of evaluation of course materials.
    
    
    4. The text must be downloadable or printable.
    
    
    
    
  
  
  • Meet all classes during the final examination period.
  
  
  • Give final examinations at the scheduled time unless approval to do otherwise is granted by the Office of Academic Affairs or its designee.
  
  
  • Keep all corrected final examination papers for at least one year following the close of the semester or summer term.
  
  
  • Maintain a safe learning environment in classrooms, laboratories, and other instructional spaces.
  
  
  • Allow the instructional manager and/or Instructional Dean, upon request, to review any assignments given during the semester.
  
  
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's in geology, geophysics, earth sciences, meteorology, oceanography or paleontology OR Bachelor's in geology AND Master's in geography, physics, or geochemistry OR the equivalent.

Understanding of and sensitivity to meeting the needs of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic background of the student, community, and employee population.

Preferred Qualifications

• College teaching experience in a variety of Earth science courses, including (but not limited to) Earth science, geology, meteorology, oceanography, and /or natural hazards.


• Online course development and/or teaching experience.

Supplemental Information

Physical Demands

Physical requirements may be met with or without reasonable accommodations. Requires ambulatory ability to move to various office and classroom‑type locations and to stand, bend, stoop, and reach to setup equipment and provide instruction. Requires sufficient hand‑eye coordination and dexterity to write on a board or type on a computer. Requires sufficient visual acuity to read documents and make presentations. Requires sufficient auditory ability to project voice to a group, hear questions and prompts, and carry on routine conversations. Requires the ability to lift, push, and pull objects of medium weight (less than 30 lbs.) on an occasional basis.

Conditions of Employment

Assignments are contingent upon sufficient funding and enrollment. Assignments may include day, evening, and/or weekend classes. Individual who is offered employment shall be required to obtain fingerprints for a criminal history clearance through the State Department of Justice and remit the required fee for processing the fingerprints, produce an original social security card, and submit negative TB test results (must be within the past four years or within the last 60 days if not previously employed in a school district in California) before employment. Faculty must be able to teach on‑campus or remotely as assigned. Must have availability to teach Fall 2026 class that occur Tuesday/Thursday mornings. Candidates must be able to provide proof of California residency prior to employment. Proof of eligibility to work in the United States and signing of loyalty oath per Government Codes 3100‑3109. The District does not provide for immigration sponsorships such as H1B Visas.

The District ensures that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunity, and are not subjected to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of national origin, religion, age, sex or gender, race, color, medical condition, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or because he or she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.