PT Geospatial Technology (GIST) Instructor

Foothill-De Anza Community College District; Los Altos (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 103,000; Part time

Job summary

Foothill-De Anza Community College District is seeking a part-time Geospatial Technology (GIST) Instructor to teach GIS and Geospatial Technology courses. The position is part-time with the district salary schedule and applications are accepted continuously until otherwise noted.

Applications will remain on file for two years. Qualified candidates will have advanced degrees in geology or related fields per the minimum qualifications.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Teach GIS and Geospatial Technology courses.
• Perform part-time faculty duties including assessment and timely submission of grades.

Education

Master's in geology, geophysics, earth sciences, meteorology, oceanography or paleontology

Bachelor's in geology AND Master's in geography, physics, or geochemistry OR the equivalent

Job description

PT Geospatial Technology (GIST) Instructor

Foothill-De Anza Community College District

Salary: See Position Description

Job Type: Part-Time Faculty

Job Number: PT05118

Location: District, CA

Department: Temp Pool

Closing: Continuous

Bargaining Unit: N/A

Description

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.

The Foothill-De Anza Community College District does not reimburse applicants for travel, lodging or any other costs incurred by applicant to attend interviews. All interviewing 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 theperformance of instructional, counselor, or librarian duties asassigned; evaluation and assessment of student work; and timelysubmission of grades. In addition, part-time faculty are expectedto participate in the assessment of their performance, includingadministrative and student evaluations. Part-time faculty may alsohave opportunities to participate in various campus and staffdevelopment activities and are encouraged to be involved in thelarger College or District community. Part‑time faculty may beeligible to receive additional pay for office hours, additionalassignments, and professional development events.
• Teach GIS and Geospatial Technology courses.

WORKING CONDITIONS / ABILITIES

• Endurance within a classroom setting, teaching students whilestanding, sitting, or walking throughout the classroom.
• Use of aids such as chalkboards, posters, bulletin boards,overhead projector, television, recorder, computer, andtechnological equipment.
• Retrieval, use, storage, and light lifting of teachingmaterial, including books, equipment, assignments, etc.
• Personally model subject-matter knowledge in written and orallanguage.
• Accurately assess students' learning abilities, needs, andstyles.
• Seeing to read various materials.
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person.
• Develop and implement a behavioral management process formonitoring, evaluating, and managing both appropriate andinappropriate student behaviors.
• Address stressful events, created by hostile students by (a)maintaining emotional control, (b) listening without judgment orretaliation, (c) reasoning objectively and consistently, (d)keeping at the forefront the best interests of the student, and (e)maintaining professionalism and due process.

OTHER INFORMATION

• Persons with disabilities who require reasonable accommodationto complete the employment process must notify EmploymentServices.
• The successful applicant will be required to provide proof ofauthorization to work in the U.S.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and culturalbackgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of communitycollege students, faculty and staff.
2. Master's in geology, geophysics, earth sciences, meteorology,oceanography or paleontology OR Bachelor's ingeology AND Master's in geography, physics, orgeochemistry OR the equivalent

SALARY RANGE

Education and accredited teaching experience determine placement ona non-negotiable part-time faculty salary schedule.

For the complete Faculty Salary Schedule, go to:

https://hr.fhda.edu/_faculty-information.html