Earth Science: Contract Instructor-College Credit

Earth Science: Contract Instructor-College Credit

San Diego Community College District

Closing Date: 10/6/2024

Position Number: 007817

Location: San Diego Mesa College

Position Type: Academic

The Position:

San Diego Mesa College seeks energetic and dedicated candidates to apply for academic positions. The College is committed to academic excellence and diversity, equity, and inclusion among its faculty, classified professionals, staff, and students.

As the "Leading College of Equity & Excellence", Mesa College takes responsibility for equitable outcomes and successful pathways for all of its students. As the largest college in the San Diego Community College District, the institution enjoys a solid financial standing, state-of-the-art facilities, and world-class faculty, classified professionals, and staff.

For 60 years, Mesa College has been on the leading edge, from offering a Community College Bachelor's Degree, to being a lead California Community College in graduating students with an Advanced Degree for Transfer. Mesa College embraces the mission of community colleges and is committed to empowering their students to maximize their potential, leading to healthy and thriving communities.

Mesa College is adding new staff, classified professionals, faculty, and administrators who, alongside their stellar colleagues, will lead them into the future. If this opportunity sounds like the right fit for you, I encourage you to file an application for employment.

Applications are being accepted for the position of Assistant Professor, Geology/Oceanography, at San Diego Mesa College, beginning Spring 2025. Assignments may include some combination of day, evening, and/or online classes.

While the current vacancy exists at San Diego Mesa College, applicants should understand that they are subject to assignment at any District facility at the option of the Chancellor. Major Responsibilities The position is a part of the Physical Sciences Department, which reports to the Dean of the School of Mathematics and Natural Sciences.

The department offers courses in the disciplines of Astronomy, Engineering, Geology, Oceanography, Physical Science, and Physics.

The primary teaching duties for this position will be geology courses for non-majors; secondary assignments may include oceanography courses. Additional responsibilities will include supervising and instructing students, maintaining office hours for student help, advisement and counseling, participating with other college faculty on academic committees, assisting in the development of curriculum and a willingness to take on leadership responsibilities within the department. Qualifications Master's in geology, geophysics, earth sciences, meteorology, oceanography or paleontology OR Bachelor's in geology AND Master's in geography, physics, or geochemistry OR the equivalent. Desired Qualifications

• Recent experience teaching college-level geology and/or oceanography lecture and laboratory courses in both in-person and online modalities to non-majors, especially with students of great diversity in socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Current knowledge of instructional practices and culturally responsive pedagogical techniques for engaging students with different levels of academic preparation and varying physical and learning abilities in both in person and online settings.
• Experience in co-curricular and outreach activities designed to support students' academic and professional success, nurture students' passion for science and develop their STEM identity.
• Experience in and/or knowledge of developing effective laboratory curriculum and field experiences that provide students with practical hands-on learning that complement their theoretical learning.
• The ability to make effective classroom presentations, online content, and assessments by demonstrating a working knowledge of learning theory, techniques of teaching, and subject matter mastery.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, administrators, instructional laboratory technicians and other colleagues.
• Participation in ongoing professional development activities.
• Demonstrated cultural competency, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and classified professionals.

Equivalency If you do not possess the exact degrees, or higher, listed above or if you anticipate receiving the required degree prior to the start of teaching classes, please complete an Application for Equivalency Determination and attach it during the application process.

Foreign Degree: 

Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC. A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your online application.

Licenses/Certificates/Credentials: 

Commitment to Diversity: All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and classified professionals.

Working Conditions Variable, depending on assignment Special Instructions to Applicants: 

To ensure full consideration, qualified candidates must submit a complete online application that includes the items listed (extraneous material will not be reviewed). References to resumes or other uploaded documents within the online application will be considered an "incomplete" application; please enter "N/A" if any section does not apply.

• Complete online application
• Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of interest (not to exceed 2 pages)
• Unofficial Transcript (Graduate)
• Unofficial Transcript (Undergraduate)
• Three Professional References
• Equivalency (required if applicable)
• Foreign Degree Evaluation (required if applicable)

Important:

To ensure consistency and fairness to all candidates, please do not submit materials other than those requested (i.e., personal photo, articles you've written, etc). Please only upload requested documents using respective document name labels. Uploading extraneous materials, unless specifically requested within this posting, may result in your application not being reviewed. Only complete application packets will be forwarded to the committee.

• Application materials sent via mail, fax, or email will not be accepted.
• Note that correspondence, including interview invitations, will be sent to you via email.
• All inquiries, nominations and applications will be held in the strictest confidence.

Tentative Timeline (Subject to Amendments) Conditions of Employment:

SELECTED CANDIDATE IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT:

• Submit "official" college transcripts as stated on the application (even if a degree is not a requirement for this position)
• Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial appointment (Note: The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment)
• Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer at the District's expense (Clearance must be received prior to first day of employment)
• Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States as required by the I9 Employment Eligibility Verification form
• Attend a new hire processing appointment in People, Culture, and Technology Services located at the District Administrative Offices
• Employed on an initial contract of one (1) year that is eligible for renewal annually for up to a subsequent one-year period.

Employment After Retirement:

If you accept a contract (permanent) position with SDCCD and are a retired annuitant with CalPERS or CalSTRS, you must reinstate from your retirement system. Please reference the CaIPERS Reinstatement from Retirement or CalSTRS Retirement after reinstatement enhancements FAQ website for further information.

Additional Information: 

Please note that an employee may be transferred to any site at the option of the Chancellor.

Employee Benefits:

SDCCD provides a comprehensive fringe benefit package for its full-time academic employees. The District contributes toward the cost of the premium (including dependent coverage) for the medical insurance plan options. Additional benefits include dental, vision, sick leave, vacation and opportunities for professional development. Contract employees become members of the State Teachers' Retirement System (STRS) upon appointment. Posting Number AC01067 Indicate budget number(s)

Major Responsibilities:

The position is a part of the Physical Sciences Department, which reports to the Dean of the School of Mathematics and Natural Sciences.

The department offers courses in the disciplines of Astronomy, Engineering, Geology, Oceanography, Physical Science, and Physics.

The primary teaching duties for this position will be geology courses for non-majors; secondary assignments may include oceanography courses. Additional responsibilities will include supervising and instructing students, maintaining office hours for student help, advisement and counseling, participating with other college faculty on academic committees, assisting in the development of
curriculum and a willingness to take on leadership responsibilities within the department.

Qualifications:

Master's in geology, geophysics, earth sciences, meteorology, oceanography or paleontology OR Bachelor's in geology AND Master's in geography, physics, or geochemistry OR the equivalent.

Desired Qualifications:

• Recent experience teaching college-level geology and/or oceanography lecture and laboratory courses in both in-person and online modalities to non-majors, especially with students of great diversity in socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Current knowledge of instructional practices and culturally responsive pedagogical techniques for engaging students with different levels of academic preparation and varying physical and learning abilities in both in person and online settings.
• Experience in co-curricular and outreach activities designed to support students' academic and professional success, nurture students' passion for science and develop their STEM identity.
• Experience in and/or knowledge of developing effective laboratory curriculum and field experiences that provide students with practical hands-on learning that complement their theoretical learning.
• The ability to make effective classroom presentations, online content, and assessments by demonstrating a working knowledge of learning theory, techniques of teaching, and subject matter mastery.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, administrators, instructional laboratory technicians and other colleagues.
• Participation in ongoing professional development activities.
• Demonstrated cultural competency, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and classified professionals.

Licenses:

Pay Information:

Class 1, Step C - Class 6, Step C ($6,933.44- $8,849.03) per month based on the 2024 AFT - College Faculty Tenured-Tenure Track Faculty Salary Schedule.

Initial salary placement for this Assistant Professor is commensurate with required education and related teaching experience as outlined in section A2.1 of the AFT Faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement and it is non-negotiable. The District offers a comprehensive fringe benefit package including employer paid medical, dental, vision plans, sick leave, and opportunities for professional development. This position is FLSA Exempt and may not accrue overtime. Benefits will be provided under the terms of the AFT-Guild, Local 1931 - Faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement. Annual salaries will be recalculated for service less than a full academic year based on Education Code §87815, any required adjustment will be made within the first pay period. Travel reimbursement for interviewees traveling more than 200 miles, one-way, may be paid according to geographic location (see SDCCD Travel Stipend Policy, Rev 7/14/2011). Typically, Assistant Professors earn tenure after 4 years and promote to Associate Professor. The SDCCD Employment Web Page provides a link to employee collective bargaining agreements and handbooks, and more information about terms and conditions of employment to include salary and benefits.

To apply, visit: SDCCD Employment Opportunities

All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff.