Description
Under the general supervision of the Division Dean of Science…
Engineering, Computer Science, and Math, the Adjunct Associate
Professor of Geology teaches organized classes primarily in the
Earth Science discipline; the primary responsibility is to teach up
to 10 units (part-time) in the assigned discipline.
Responsibilities and Duties
Duties and responsibilities may include, but not limited to the
following:
• Instruct courses in Geology in accordance with credit course
outlines approved by the Board of Trustees.
• Maintain expertise in current teaching methods, discipline
knowledge, and discipline specific technologies.
• Assist students in achieving stated course objectives. Evaluate
the progress of each student and notify students in need of
counseling services and/or tutorial assistance. Track student
learning outcomes and maintain records of student learning
outcomes.
• Participate in the departmental process of curriculum review,
modification, and the assessment of student learning outcomes in
order to make the program successful.
• Support the Division Dean in cooperating with campus and
community groups to provide programs, courses, and information
relevant to the needs of the students and various programs.
• Coordinate with other faculty in the selection of textbooks,
audiovisual and other instructional materials.
• Complete various reporting procedures as required for student
evaluation, course reporting and budget development.
• Assist the Division Dean in the preparation of required reports
by providing requested information.
• Attend various departmental, divisional and campus-wide
activities and events as required.
• Plan and complete approved professional development flex
activities each semester.
• Perform other necessary duties as assigned by the Division Dean
and as outlined in Board Policy.
Qualifications
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.
• Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic,
socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of
community college students.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
• Experience in teaching postsecondary courses in Geology.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt teaching strategies and
techniques to different levels of students’ ability and learning
styles.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt teaching strategies and
techniques to students from different cultures and ethnic
groups.
• Demonstrated ability to use innovative and creative teaching
techniques and equipment, including the use of multimedia hardware
and software and on-line instructional techniques.
• Demonstrated leadership in developing curriculum for discipline
specific courses and/or programs.
• Demonstrated leadership, ability, and desire to stay current in
the field.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to work with business and
industry in order to coordinate the educational program with the
needs of the community.
• Interest in or knowledge of teaching online and other distance
education courses.
Supplemental Information
Effective July 1, 2016, adjunct faculty maximum initial placement
on the Hourly Salary Schedule shall be step 5 (initial salary
placement plus 4 years of teaching/relevant experience) of the
appropriate class (SJCTA Union Contract: Article XVIII 18.7;
Appendix A-2
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