PT Geology Instructor

Foothill-De Anza Community College District; Los Altos (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

Foothill-De Anza Community College District is establishing a pool of qualified applicants for a Part-Time Geology Instructor position. Duties include teaching Geology courses, evaluating student work, and submitting grades on a timely basis.

Applications are accepted continuously; selection occurs as needed by department representatives. Additional pay may be available for office hours, extra assignments, and professional development activities.

Qualifications

• Official transcripts verifying qualifications are REQUIRED prior to an offer of employment.
• Applicants with international transcripts must obtain evaluated transcripts and an English translation if necessary.
• Foothill-De Anza CCD employees and external candidates must submit transcripts.

Responsibilities

• Teach Geology courses.
• Participate in assessment of student work and timely submission of grades; engage in department and campus activities as needed.

Skills

Diversity awareness

Communication skills

Education

Master's in geology or geophysics or earth sciences or related field

Bachelor's in geology AND Master's in geography/physics/geochemistry OR equivalent

Job description

PT Geology Instructor

Foothill-De Anza Community College District

Salary: See Position Description

Job Type: Part-Time Faculty

Job Number: PT05117

Location: District, CA

Department: Temp Pool

Closing: Continuous

Bargaining Unit: N/A

Description

PART-TIME GEOLOGY INSTRUCTOR

Foothill-De Anza Community College District is establishing a pool of qualified applicants for this position. Applications will be accepted continuously until otherwise noted. Applications will remain on file for two years from date received or last submitted.

The Foothill-De Anza Community College District does not reimburse applicants for travel, lodging or any other costs incurred by applicant to attend interviews or accept employment. All interviewing and moving costs incurred will be the responsibility of the applicant.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

Applications will be screened by appropriate department representatives on an as-needed basis. Qualified applicants who best meet the needs of the division will be contacted for an interview.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION INCLUDE:

• Standard duties expected of all part-time faculty include the performance of instructional, counselor, or librarian duties as assigned; evaluation and assessment of student work; and timely submission of grades. In addition, part-time faculty are expected to participate in the assessment of their performance, including administrative and student evaluations. Part-time faculty may also have opportunities to participate in various campus and staff development activities and are encouraged to be involved in the larger College or District community. Part-time faculty may be eligible to receive additional pay for office hours, additional assignments, and professional development events.
• Teach Geology courses.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Environment:

• Indoor, office environment.

Physical Abilities:

• Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
• Vision sufficient to read various materials.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to perform the tasks required of the position.
• Regularly stand, walk, and sit for extended periods of time.
• Bending at waist, kneeling, or crouching.
• Reaching overhead, above the shoulders, and horizontally.
• Lifting and carrying objects up to 20 lbs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff.
• 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

NOTE: Official Transcripts verifying qualifications will be REQUIRED prior to an offer of employment. Applicants who have international transcripts must obtain transcripts that are evaluated by an independent educational-equivalency evaluation company and obtain an English translation (if necessary). These services are to be done at the applicant's expense. Both Foothill De Anza CCD employees and external candidates must submit transcripts.

SALARY RANGE:

Actual placement is based on applicant's verified education and experience.

For the complete Faculty Salary Schedule, go to https://hr.fhda.edu/_faculty-information.html