Geology Adjunct

Onondaga Community College, located in Syracuse, NY, is a college of the State University of New York (SUNY) system and one of 30 locally sponsored community colleges throughout New York State. Onondaga County is our sponsor. We offer two-year degree programs that serve as transfer opportunities to baccalaureate degree programs at four-year campuses or for direct entry to the workforce. We also offer certificate programs that can generally be completed in one year.

Onondaga is a diverse educational learning community. We are committed to creating and maintaining an atmosphere where individuality is not only recognized - but encouraged - to contribute to the fabric of the campus environment. We continue to serve the educational and economic development needs of the region and proudly boast more than 40,000 alumni.

The Mathematics and Natural Sciences Department at Onondaga Community College seeks Adjunct Geology instructors for day, evening, and/or weekend teaching assignments. Need varies by semester but is most commonly for instructors who are qualified to teach:

• AES 105:
  Introduction to Oceanography

Adjunct instructors at OCC may be asked to teach either the lecture or laboratory components of a course, are expected to develop their own course materials (e.g. lecture materials, assignments, quizzes, and exams) with the guidance of Full-time natural science faculty and must follow college-approved course outlines for each course. A typical semester teaching load may involve a lecture section that meets two or three times a week plus one or two associated lab sections that meet once a week (comprised of the same students from lecture).

• Master's degree in Geology from an accredited college, university or foreign equivalency, or Master's degree in a related physical science discipline that includes 18 hours of graduate Geology coursework.

• Strong candidates will have some experience teaching at the community college level and working with diverse populations of students, especially underrepresented students.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish. English and another language will be considered.

• Must have computer skills to include knowledgeable use of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Show proficiency in oral and written communications with the ability to generate high-quality classroom materials.
• Demonstrate the ability to clearly and engagingly present information, lead class activities, and facilitate student learning.
• Have leadership abilities to guide students in hands-on, design, or technology management in the laboratory setting.
• Demonstrate commitment to student success and academic excellence.

This position is continuous recruitment as vacancies are filled on an as-needed basis.

Applicants are encouraged to apply throughout the year and will be considered for the upcoming semesters.

• Adjunct rate of pay for the 25/26 academic year is $1,483/credit hour. Classes will be assigned on an as needed basis dependent upon enrollment.
• Adjuncts are eligible to participate in the NYS Teacher's Retirement System.

• To be considered, please submit a resume, cover letter and unofficial transcript at time of application, including availability to teach.
• The three (3) references listed on the application must be professional references, and one of those must be a current or previous supervisor. Finalists will be contacted prior to reference checking.
• Offers are contingent on the completion of a post-offer background check, and official transcripts are required upon hire.

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