Pt Earth Science Instructor - Norwalk, United States - Cerritos College

Cerritos College

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Description

PT Earth Science Instructor - Dual Enrollment (T/Th 8 AM - 9:30 AM)

Salary:
$ $137.94 Hourly

Job Type:
Part Time

Job Number:
EARTH F-24

Closing: 8/19/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

Location:
Norwalk, CA

Department:
EARTH F-24

Division:
Science, Engineering, Mathematics

Description

Equity and Diversity

Closing Date

College Profile

Department Profile

The Division of Science, Engineering, and Mathematics (SEM) is committed to promoting equity, providing service excellence, and ensuring student success as we guide students in investigating and understanding the world in which we live.

The Division offers degree programs, certificates, and courses in a variety of disciplines across six departments-biology; chemistry; computer and information sciences; Earth sciences; mathematics; and physics, astronomy, and engineering.

The Division's rigorous programs of study prepare students to seamlessly transfer into a four-year course of study or to successfully start a career in the workforce.

Programs and courses are offered in a variety of formats, including traditional on-campus, hybrid, and fully online sections.

In addition to courses at our main campus in Norwalk, we offer classes at multiple educational sites in the area.

The SEM Division provides effective, experiential learning environments in the sciences, engineering, and mathematics at the highest standards by using the latest technology in our state-of-the-art laboratories and learning spaces.

Job Duties

ALL FACULTY SHALL:

Maintain currency with current information, concepts, laws and ideas in their disciplines and with best practices in teaching and learning.
Complete the checkout form before leaving campus at the end of the academic term.
Maintain student confidentiality as required by regulation and Board Policy 5040 titled Student Records and Directory Information.

ALL FACULTY WHO ARE ASSIGNED CLASSES SHALL:

Teach all assigned classes unless excused under provisions of Board Policy.
Teach all assigned classes for all scheduled minutes. In cases of necessary absence from class, notify the Instructional Dean or designee, or if unavailable, the Office of Academic Affairs in advance and have plans prepared so that a substitute, if assigned, can maintain continuity of course content.
Teach courses in accordance with the course outlines of record.
Provide opportunities for students to be aware of their progress.
Submit a copy of the syllabus for each class to the Division Office.

Keep accurate records of student enrollment, attendance, and academic progress and submit them to appropriate offices by the published deadlines.

Submit end of session grades, including supporting documentation, and attendance reports by the published deadlines.
Submit required information about firstday, noshow students by the published deadlines.
Submit textbook order information by the published deadlines.

If the textbook is electronic or includes an electronic course pack, these conditions must be met:

Tests and exams must be available to the student without charge.
The text and course pack must be available to students with disabilities.
The publisher must grant read-only access to designated college staff for purposes of evaluation of course materials.
The text must be downloadable or printable.

If these four conditions are not met, the electronic textbook cannot be used.

Meet all classes during the final examination period.
Give final examinations at the scheduled time unless approval to do otherwise is granted by the Office of Academic Affairs or its designee.
Keep all corrected final examination papers for at least one year following the close of the semester or summer term.
Maintain a safe learning environment in classrooms, laboratories, and other instructional spaces.
Allow the instructional manager and/or Instructional Dean, upon request, to review any assignments given during the semester.

Minimum 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.

Understanding of and sensitivity to meeting the needs of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic background of the student, community, and employee population.

Preferred Qualifications

Educational background and teaching experience in a variety of Earth science courses, including (but not limited to) Earth science, geology, meteorology, oceanography, and/or natural hazards
Community college teaching experience
Online course development and/or teaching experience
Availability on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 8 AM 9:30 AM to teach Dual Enrollment classes in Spring 2025

Supplemental Information

Physical Demands
Physical requirements may be met with or without reasonable accom