Part-Time, Environmental Science Instructor

Position: Part-Time, Hourly Environmental Science Instructor
DESCRIPTION

Napa Valley College is searching for a part-time, hourly Environmental Science Instructor for the Fall 2026 semester.

The starting salary range is $74.84-$80.94/classroom hour, with future steps up to $94.69/classroom hour. Placement is based on verified previous college teaching or counseling experience.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Functions

Instructors appointed to the part-time temporary pool may be assigned to teach part-time, temporary, and/or substitute courses within the department as needed. Assignments may vary in length and are not guaranteed. The assigned teaching responsibility is Environmental Science within the Department of Earth Sciences.

* Teach undergraduate Environmental Science course in accordance with the approved curriculum, course outlines, and institutional policies.

* Prepare and deliver engaging lectures, laboratory activities, and instruction as appropriate to the course.

* Develop and assess student learning through formative and summative evaluation methods.

* Maintain regular office hours to provide academic support and guidance to students.

* Use the college's learning management system to post course materials, communicate with students, and submit grades.

* Participation in departmental and college professional activities and/or committees is welcomed, but not required

* Adhere to college policies regarding attendance, grading, academic integrity, and safety, including laboratory and field safety protocols.

* Maintaining currency and depth of knowledge in assigned area of responsibility

* Collaborate with department faculty and staff as needed to support program and institutional goals.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications

Master's in earth sciences, geology, geophysics,meteorology, oceanography, or paleontology

OR

Bachelor's in geology

AND

Master's in geography, physics, or geochemistry

ORthe equivalent.

Desirable Qualification

Instructional experience in a community college.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

A. Applicants must complete the online application through  All elements of the application must be submitted in order for the application to be considered complete.

B. Applicants must attach the following to complete the application process:

* Current comprehensive resume

* OPTIONAL:

Request for Equivalency Review form, if applicable (ONLYfor applicants who do not possess the stated minimum educational qualifications and are seeking consideration on the basis of equivalency).

* Legible copies of transcripts verifying college work, degrees, and conferral dates.

* NOTE:

Unofficial copies of transcripts accepted at time of application, however, official transcripts will be required upon offer of employment.

* Please remove

SSN or DOB if visible on transcripts.

* Foreign Transcripts:

Napa Valley College requires that individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees and other relevant documents. A foreign transcript evaluation is required any time foreign course work is used to meet minimum qualifications and/or salary placement, even if the foreign transcript has previously been accepted by a different college or university in the United States.

Foreign transcripts must be evaluated by one of the organizations approved by the State of California, Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Please  (Download PDF reader) for a list of approved organizations.

It is important that your application reflect all of your relevant education and experience, including academic and non-academic employment history. Please note that your resume does not take the place of completing the "Work Experience" section of the application. Applicationswillbe rejected if no work experience is listed, or if other required application fields are missing or incomplete.

It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all required application materials are completed and properly uploaded into the system. Only complete applications will be forwarded to the division chair/dean for further review. An application is only considered complete if all items above are uploaded.

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