Geology/Earth Science Instructor, Part-time Adjunct Pool

Geology/Earth Science Instructor, Part-time Adjunct Pool

Kern Community College District

Position Number: 00446

Posting Date: 08/02/2018

Position Closing Date:

Initial Screening Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Position Type: Part-Time Academic

Rate: $60.00/hour; Hourly rate may vary based on type of assignment and the Lecture Hour Equivalent (LHE) formula.

Work Week: Flexible, as needed

Minimum Salary:

Maximum Salary:

Benefits:
Sick Leave Only

This position is eligible for ACA health benefits.


College/Site: Cerro Coso College

Location: CC-Main Campus, Ridgecrest

Basic Function:
This position is for an Adjunct Pool that will be used to staff the 2018-2019 and/or 2019-2020 academic year.

The successful applicant will be expected to provide instruction in a full range of Geology and Earth Science courses, including Geology, Geophysics, Earth Sciences, Meteorology, Oceanography, and Paleontology.

This assignment may include teaching at other campus sites, day or evening classes, weekend classes, large classes, distance learning and using multiple teaching methodologies.

Other duties include: participation in student recruitment and articulation of transfer programs for the Science department; maintaining subject matter currency; developing and revising curriculum; using computer and multimedia technology; collegial participation in departmental, college and discipline-specific professional activities.


Education and Experience:
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
- Possession of a valid credential which authorizes full-time teaching of physical science at the California Community College level;
OR
- The equivalent. Certain combinations of education, experience, and other accomplishments in the field may be judged as equal to the stated minimum qualifications for these positions. Candidates who feel they possess such equivalent qualifications must request and submit an APPLICATION FOR EQUIVALENCE form. Supporting documents must be included with the completed form.
AND
- A demonstrated sensitivity to students with diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and students with disabilities.

Note: Degrees and credits generally must be from accredited institutions (Title V Section 53406).

Note: The screening of candidates will be conducted by a screening committee. The screening committee reserves the right to limit the number of interviews granted. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a position does not assure the applicant of an interview.


Knowledge and Abilities:
Knowledge and Abilities:

• Commitment to student learning.
  
• Awareness of the College mission, vision, and values.
  
• Sensitivity to students with a wide range of skills, motivations, and academic goals.
  
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
  
• Knowledge of computers and willingness to experiment using multimedia instructional materials.
  
• Commitment to working effectively and harmoniously with colleagues in an environment that promotes teaching, learning and service students.

Salary Grade:

Special Instructions to Applicants:


All applicants must apply online at https://careers.kccd.edu/postings/10407. Emails will not be accepted.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, the Kern Community College District encourages candidates with diverse backgrounds to apply.

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