Part-Time Faculty Pool - Geology Instructor

Geology Instructor

Monterey Peninsula College is currently accepting applications to establish a pool for future part-time teaching assignments in this discipline.

Monterey Peninsula Community College District is committed to educational equity for all students. We provide students with a rich and dynamic learning experience that embraces differences-emphasizing collaboration, engaging students in and out of the classroom, and encouraging them to realize their goals and become global citizens and socially responsible leaders.

Monterey Peninsula College seeks employees who value mentorship and working in a collegial, collaborative environment, guided by a commitment to helping all students achieve their educational or career goals. All departments value collaboration across disciplines to create inclusive, integrated, and interdisciplinary learning experiences.

Monterey Peninsula College is currently accepting applications for a Geology instructor for the Spring 2022 semester. An opportunity exists to teach one of the following two classes in Spring 2022. The expertise, interest, and availability of the successful candidate will determine which class is selected.

Position Definition:
Under the supervision of the Dean of Career Education and the guidance of the Department, the part-time instructor will provide instruction in accordance with course descriptions, outlines, class schedules, and Governing Board policy; evaluate progress of students concerning educational matters, and perform other instructional related duties as assigned. Instructor may be assigned to the Monterey campus and/or Marina Education Center.

Travel required with reimbursement for mileage.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Meet each scheduled class and teach or conduct learning exercises for the entire period.
• Contact the appropriate division chair or administrator in advance to make arrangements for unavoidable absences.
• Provide each student at the beginning of the course with written information about the course, to include a full description of the grading system and how the student will be evaluated.
• Accurately keep required class records on attendance, withdrawal and grading.
• Submit when due, all necessary reports such as attendance and grade reports, roll books, and class information sheets, and certify as to their accuracy.
• Comply with all institutional policies and procedures.
• Give careful attention to all bulletins, memorandums and emails from administrative offices.
• Check faculty mailbox and MPC email frequently.
• Demonstrate an understanding of, sensitivity to, and appreciation for the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in geology, geophysics, earth sciences, meteorology, oceanography, or paleontology OR
• Bachelor's degree in geology AND master's degree in geography, physics, or geochemistry OR
• The equivalent. (Equivalency Forms must be submitted for consideration)

Work Schedule / Supplemental Information During the application process, you will be asked to submit the following items:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Transcripts (We require unofficial copies showing all undergraduate and graduate coursework. Official copies will be required at the time of hire. Foreign transcripts must be evaluated by the applicant's expense.)
• Equivalency Form (optional, based on minimum qualifications)

Please do not upload any items not listed above (such as letters of recommendation), as they will not be forwarded to the hiring committee.