PT Geography Instructor

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

Job summary

Cerritos College is seeking a Part-Time Geography Instructor to teach courses and support student learning. The ideal candidate should have a Master's in Geography or equivalent qualifications and must demonstrate an understanding of diverse backgrounds.

This role requires the instructor to maintain high teaching standards, assess student performance, and develop online learning material. A commitment to inclusivity and effective communication is essential for this position, making it suitable for candidates dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in geography or equivalent education.
• Sensitivity to diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned classes while maintaining course continuity.
• Assess and document student progress accurately.
• Prepare and submit syllabus and grades on time.

Skills

Teaching skills

Ability to develop online courses

Understanding diverse backgrounds

Education

Master's in Geography

Bachelor's in Geography and Master's in a related field

Job description

PT Geography Instructor

Salary: $97.54 - $145.02 Hourly

Job Type: Part-Time Faculty

Job Number: Geography-26

Closing: 9/30/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Location: 11110 Alondra Blvd., Norwalk, CA

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 geography OR Bachelor's in geography AND Master's in geology, history, meteorology or oceanography OR the equivalent OR see Interdisciplinary Studies (Page 40 of the 19th Edition Minimum Qualifications Handbook)

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 Geography
• Online course development and/or teaching experience.

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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.