PT Faculty, Geology

Part-time faculty are responsible for teaching assigned courses.

Teaching assignments may include alternative delivery methods such as in-person, hybrid or Zoom, day, evening, and may be at multiple sites. Part-time faculty must be able to work collegially in a team environment. This is a temporary, non-benefits eligible position. Employment is determined on a course to course, semester to semester basis.

Foreign credentials must be evaluated by a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES)-approved credential evaluation service at the expense of the candidate prior to submission to CCC.

Hiring pay is $1160 per load hour.

• Teach assigned courses, adhering to course outlines and student learning objectives.
• Prepare and implement syllabi in accordance with college procedures and course outlines.
• Keep and submit all essential instructional records according to the College calendar, including reporting grades and attendance.
• Notify Lead Faculty and Dean in case of absence from class. Work to find substitute to cover class when at all possible.
• Follow all college policies and procedures, including information on Letter of Intent (semester contract).
• Respond to student inquiries in a timely manner.
• Utilize the Learning Management System (Canvas) to at least the minimum threshold as indicated in college procedures.
• Check CCC email and respond to inquiries in a timely manner.
• Attend college meetings as required. This includes New Faculty Orientation upon hire and a beginning of semester all faculty meeting.
• Participate in student assessment and relevant program assessment as directed by the Lead faculty and Dean.
• Remain current in practices, trends, and research related to discipline area.
• Actively engage in assessment activities within the course and, when requested, as part of a college-wide assessment.
• Follow the same accepted standards of conduct as the full-time faculty as described in applicable administrative procedures which relate to satisfactory service and conduct becoming a faculty member.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.

• Ability to teach assigned courses effectively.
• Knowledge of the subject area, computer and related technology (including Learning Management System).
• Ability to maintain professional ethics and confidentiality of students and staff.
• Ability to support and promote the mission, values, purposes, and strategic plan of the College.
• Ability to work in a culturally diverse and team environment.
• Ability to integrate subject area with other related curricula.
• Knowledge of the applicable state and federal laws, such as the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
• Master’s Degree in the discipline area being taught; OR
• Master’s Degree and 18 graduate level (500 level or higher) credits in the discipline area being taught.
• Official transcripts are required to be submitted prior to any formal interview. Unofficial transcripts are accepted during the application process only.

• Enthusiasm for teaching and learning and willingness to share excitement with the CCC community.
• Commitment to student success.
• Experience teaching in a higher education setting.
• Experience working with diverse students and colleagues.
• Experience using learning management systems such as Canvas or Blackboard.