Geography Instructor
Institution Type: | Other |
Location: | California, United States |
Position: | Instructor, Lecturer, Tenure Track Faculty |
Irvine Valley College
Geography Instructor
Full-Time Faculty
Closing Date: 03/23/2015
Position ID: 5134
Job Opening ID: 4561
In order to be considered for this opening, you must apply through the District website at https://jobs.socccd.edu
Minimum Qualifications:
The successful candidate must meet one of the following criteria:
1. Master’s degree or higher in geography from an accredited college or university; OR
2. Bachelor’s degree in geography AND a Master’s degree or higher in geology, history, meteorology, or oceanography from an accredited college or university; OR
3. Valid California Community College instructor credential appropriate to the subject per Education Code 87355 (issued prior to July 1, 1990); OR
4. A combination of education and experience that is at least the equivalent of items 1 or 2 above. (Applicants applying on the basis of equivalency must complete all Equivalency questions on their application in addition to all other required materials).
Experience Required:
1) One year full time (or equivalent part-time) recent and successful experience teaching lower division principles of microeconomics and/or macroeconomics classes.
2) Evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
Desired Qualifications:
1) Broad educational background in Geography, including and Bachelor’s and Master’s (or higher) Degrees in Geography from an accredited college or university.
2) Successful teaching experience of lower division Geography courses.
3) Teaching experience at the community college level.
4) Related travel experience.
5) Demonstrated use of a variety of instructional methods in the classroom.
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
Instruct a variety of lower division Geography courses including Physical Geography, World Regional Geography, Cultural Geography, Global Environmental Problems and Physical Geography Lab. Assignment may include evening and weekend courses.
Hold office hours, prepare courses, assess student work and maintain student records.
Maintain currency in the discipline and educational technology through professional development activities.
Participate in departmental administration such as SLO assessment, Program Review, curriculum development and revision.
Participate in school and campus activities such as school and department meetings, serving on a campus committee and other duties as assigned.
Provide academic and career advisement, and build and maintain strong relationships with other universities, colleges, organizations and private industries in geography, and related fields.
To Apply:
Please visit the District’s Employment Opportunities website at https://jobs.socccd.edu for a detailed job description, to learn more about the District and to complete an on-line application.
NOTICE TO ALL CANDIDATES FOR EMPLOYMENT: The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Public Law 99-603, requires that employers obtain documentation from every new employee which authorizes that individual to accept employment in this country. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Contact: |
Please visit the District’s Employment Opportunities website at https://jobs.socccd.edu for a detailed job description, to learn more about the District and to complete an on-line application. |
Website: | https://jobs.socccd.edu |
Primary Category: | None |
Secondary Categories: | None |
Posting Date: | 01/27/2015 |
Closing Date | 03/23/2015 |