Adjunct Professor of Geology and Earth Science

Adjunct Professor of Geology and Earth Science

An adjunct faculty member at Oklahoma City Community College has the primary responsibility of instruction. Secondary responsibilities include supporting the integrity of curricula, encouraging student success, and promoting the mission of the division and the College as a whole.

Posting Number:

Classification

Title:

Adjunct Professor

Working Title:

Adjunct Professor of Geology and Earth Science

Datatel Position A

Annual

Hours:

As needed or assigned depending on section assignment.

Placement Range: $740/credit hour

Position Type:
Adjunct Faculty

Job Category:
General

Reports To:

Department Chair of Physical Science

Reports From:
None

Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate hours in Geology or related field.

• Demonstrated positive human relations and communication skills
• Basic computer skills, proficient in Microsoft Office or similar software
• Flexible teaching style to accommodate individual learning styles
• Committed to helping students achieve their goals
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn computer programs used in the department such as Mine Online and Moodle
• Organization and attention to detail
• Support and willingness to teach in a competency-based instructional system
• Ability to work independently and coordinate work with colleagues and peers
• Ability to work well as a team member in an instructional unit
• Ability to communicate and articulate concepts in an organized manner both verbally and in writing
• Ability to read and understand content to assist students in interpreting concepts
• Ability to interact in an effective and encouraging manner with students individually and in groups
• Ability to be available for office hours and provide means of communication with supervisor(s) and/or department or division office
• Must be punctual
• Must be reliable

Primarily responsible for supporting student learning by providing quality instruction in courses agreed with the dean/director. Quality instruction includes clear course objectives, prepared and relevant class activities, effective presentations of learning materials, fair grading practices (credit classes only), timely responses to students, and a positive classroom atmosphere.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Participate in the assessment of student learning outcomes for the program and/or department.
• Respond in a timely fashion to information requests from program, division, and College administrators.
• Attend department, division, and College meetings as required.
• Acquire new knowledge and skills as appropriate for the academic discipline.
• Maintain license or professional certification specific to program requirements.
• Satisfy objectives for mutually agreed upon special assignments.
• Support the College’s vision, mission, goals, and priorities.

Courses to be taught may include:

• GEOL 1000 GEOLOGY SPECIAL TOPICS
• GEOL 1063 EARTH SCIENCE
• GEOL 1064 EARTH SCIENCE
• GEOL 1114 GENERAL GEOLOGY
• PHYS 1013 PHYSICAL SCIENCE
• PHYS 1014 PHYSICAL SCIENCE
• PHYS 1034 GENERAL GEOLOGY
• PHYS 1063 EARTH SCIENCE
• PHYS 1064 EARTH SCIENCE

Light work:
May occasionally exert up to 20 pounds of force to move objects.

Frequently move about the classroom or lab to assist students and perform the essential functions.

Frequent communication with students, faculty, and staff to perform essential functions. Must be able to exchange accurate information in various situations.

Operate a computer and other office equipment and mobile devices to prepare instructional documents, answer email correspondence, and complete other activities necessary to perform the essential functions.

Judge, observe, and assess the accuracy, neatness, thoroughness of work assigned or make general observations.

Essential functions are performed in an indoor classroom, lab or office setting.

None

Day, evening, or weekend as well as campus and/or online as required by section assignment.

Division of Science, Engineering, and Mathematics