Geography; Adjunct/Part-time
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Education / Teaching
Adult Education, Elementary School
Overview
Geography (Adjunct/Part-time)
Salary: $77.44 - $98.98 Hourly •
Job Type: Part-Time •
Job Number: 27 •
Closing: Continuous •
Location: Rocklin, CA •
Division: Instruction Office
In order to create a pool of qualified applicants, Sierra College accepts applications in all subject areas and conducts interviews for teaching positions throughout the year. Applications are kept in the hiring pool for a period of two years. The number of open positions varies from semester to semester. The Division Dean or Department Chair will contact you directly for an interview when a position becomes available.
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Minimum QualificationsCCC Minimum Qualifications Handbook
Master's in geography OR Bachelor's in geography AND Master's in geology, history, meteorology or oceanography OR the equivalent. This position is a part-time faculty teaching assignment with the following salary rates:
Part-Time/Adjunct Salary Schedule (Download PDF reader) — Degree and years of acceptable teaching experience determine step placement.
Offer and acceptance of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, credentials, transcripts, Live Scan, and tuberculosis examination as required. Verification of prior employment (teaching or work experience) may be needed to determine minimum qualifications met. Copies of transcripts MUST be attached to the application (photocopies & unofficial transcripts are accepted).
Equivalency and Foreign Transcript InformationDid you know that you can determine if you meet the minimum qualifications by going through an equivalency process? If claiming equivalency, please attach the Request for Equivalency Hearing form. The equivalency form may be found at Sierra College Human Resources. Individuals who have completed college or university coursework 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 coursework is used to meet minimum qualifications and/or salary placement.
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WHY SIERRA?
- One of Aspen Institute's Top 150 Community Colleges in the nation
- The Accrediting Commission recognized Sierra for its exemplary practice of providing personnel with opportunities for continued professional development in order to meet its mission.
- Sierra is committed to culturally-responsive strategies; all newly hired faculty participate in a Faculty Equity and Inclusion Certificate
- State Teachers Retirement System (STRS)
- Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (in most cases)
Sierra College is a community college near Sacramento, California with campuses in Rocklin, Roseville, Truckee and Grass Valley. The district serves more than 17,000 students per term across multiple locations and online offerings. The college is committed to equity and inclusion and to supporting the success of its diverse student population.
CompensationPlacement on the District's Faculty Salary Schedule is dependent upon years of experience and level of education. Entry-level ranges: $77.44 per hour (Lecture Rate)/$58.08 per hour (Lab/Counselor Rate) to $98.98 per hour (Lecture Rate)/$74.24 per hour (Lab/Counselor Rate). The current highest salary attainable is $127.21 per hour (Lecture Rate)/$95.41 per hour (Lab/Counselor Rate). Employees are members of the State Teachers Retirement System (STRS).
Sick leave and other leaves are available according to the collective bargaining agreement.
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