Instructor in Earth Science; Part-Time Pool

Overview

Instructor in Earth Science (Part-Time Pool)
Ventura County Community College District

Location: Districtwide (Ventura County CA), CA
Job Type: Part-Time Faculty
Job Number:
Closing: Continuous

We are accepting applications on an on-going basis for future consideration for part-time instructors in this discipline at any of our three colleges (Oxnard, Moorpark, and Ventura). Applications submitted to this pool will be kept on file for the Summer 2025, Fall 2025, and Spring 2026 semesters and may be considered if a vacancy becomes available within the academic year. If you have applied to previous pools in this discipline, you will need to apply to this pool to continue to be considered.

Under the general direction of a dean, an Instructor (Non-Contact/Temporary) provides comprehensive classroom instruction to students from diverse backgrounds for the purpose of facilitating the attainment of their academic or vocational objectives. In accordance with Education Code sections 87482.5, Instructors (Non-Contract/Temporary) may be employed up to 67% of a full-time assignment.

The Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD) is a public community college district serving residents throughout Ventura County. VCCCD’s three colleges – Moorpark College, Oxnard College, and Ventura College – offer programs for transfer to four-year colleges and universities; career technical training, basic skills instruction; as well as community service, economic development, and continuing education for cultural growth, life enrichment, and skills improvement.

VCCCD is committed to recruiting and employing a diverse and qualified group of administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to the success of all college students. The district prohibits discrimination on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, color, language, accent, immigration status, ancestry, national origin, political beliefs, age, gender, sex, religion, transgender status, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, and/or physical or mental disability.

• Provide academic instruction to students through lecture, lab, or performance courses; assess and develop cognitive abilities, communication skills, and higher order thinking skills through assignments and activities in various instructional settings.
• Advise and instruct students regarding programs of study, higher education resources, and effective study skills; refer students to support services as appropriate.
• Observe and evaluate student performance and provide timely feedback in class, online, or during office hours.
• Plan and organize instruction according to approved course outlines and student learning outcomes; implement objectives listed on the official course outline of record.
• Maintain current records of enrollment, attendance, progress, curriculum, and student learning outcomes; submit data and reports in a timely manner.
• Evaluate and select instructional materials in collaboration with discipline faculty; order materials per campus procedures to ensure timely delivery.
• Revise and update course content in line with new theory and developments within the discipline; update syllabi and collaborate to assess and revise measurable student performance indicators.
• May participate in curriculum and program development; may provide input into student learning outcomes; may attend committees and meetings; may participate in articulation and matriculation activities; may provide work direction to others.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• E = Essential Duties.

Candidates must possess the minimum qualifications for the discipline as approved by the California Community Colleges Board of Governors and defined in the Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges handbook. 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; OR possession of a valid California Community College Teaching Credential appropriate to the…