Earth Science; Adjunct​/Part-time

Earth Science (Adjunct/Part-time)

Salary: $77.44 - $98.98 Hourly

Job Type: Part-Time

Job Number: 20

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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Curriculum Development - ESSENTIAL:
Review and evaluate curriculum in order to meet student interests and needs within the parameters of Divisional and/or Departmental budget constraints, availability of equipment and materials, changes in laws, regulations and standards, and the needs of industry and society; coordinate with adjunct faculty instructors to enhance consistency of lecture and laboratory content; evaluate and/or revise course descriptions to fit curriculum designs;

present proposals for curriculum changes to the Curriculum Committee and/or other appropriate shared governance bodies; make changes to curriculum as necessary and as approved within the shared governance structure.

Lecture/ Laboratory/ Field Preparation - ESSENTIAL:
Review and evaluate new textbooks for content, readability, and cost effectiveness; select textbooks and/or laboratory and field manuals; place appropriate reference items on reserve in the library; prepare lesson plans to be used in a lecture and/or coordinate lectures with laboratory learning assignments; prepare lists of laboratory materials needed and supply Instructional Assistant(s) with a materials listing and schedule of laboratory protocols;

determine whether laboratory electrical equipment is functioning properly; coordinate with Instructional Assistant(s) and/or student help to assemble laboratory materials and move equipment in and out of laboratories, acquire and maintain materials as needed, select and prepare materials for use in the classroom and/or laboratory and/or in the field; properly label specimens and materials; prepare solutions, chemicals, and other media; check availability and operation of equipment needed;

practice proper techniques for handling hazardous materials; select specific 'real world' site locations suitable for geological, geographic and paleontological investigation and instruction; arrange transportation for off-campus field trips; maintain and/or coordinate with Instructional Assistant(s) and/or student help to acquire and maintain equipment needed for field trips.

Lecture/ Laboratory/ Field Presentation - ESSENTIAL:
Introduce and present lecture/laboratory/field information and concepts in a clear and logical manner; use analogies and/or examples; provide instructional objectives to direct student learning; outline major points of information on board, overhead projector, slide and film projectors, videotapes, maps, globes, or rock, mineral or fossil samples; enhance presentations with visual aids and/or demonstrations and/or examples; prepare and distribute handouts; answer student questions;

encourage student participation; promote the scientific method in all laboratory protocols; demonstrate laboratory/field techniques; perform and/or help students to perform set up, operation, and troubleshooting of laboratory/field material and equipment; identify and discuss characteristics of rock, mineral and fossil specimens and materials in the classroom, laboratory and field; move around in the laboratory and in the field; demonstrate safe laboratory and field techniques and safe operation of equipment;

advise students of hazards associated with electrical equipment, chemicals, etc.

Student Performance Evaluation - ESSENTIAL:
Develop quizzes, tests and laboratory/classroom examinations which are understandable, fairly evaluate student progress, and inspire effort towards progress and success; monitor student activity during examinations/quizzes; deal swiftly, rationally, and consistently with persons involved in cheating and/or other unacceptable behavior; read and evaluate student responses; assign, read and evaluate homework assignments/projects; tabulate scores and assign official grades; record scores and student attendance;

advise students on academic matters; refer students to appropriate student services.

Shared Governance Participation - ESSENTIAL:
Attend and participate in departmental meetings and activities; respond in writing to requests for information; participate in articulation/curriculum development, investigation and costing of departmental equipment needs and selection of textbooks; represent department by serving on campus-wide committees; provide input regarding capital outlay and supply budgetary items; assist in supervising Instructional Assistants, part-time…