Geography Adjunct Assistant Professor

Job Details

Position Summary

The Los Rios Community College District is seeking qualified candidates for this part-time, temporary (Adjunct) faculty position. Applications will be reviewed when posting closes.

The adjunct faculty member shall be responsible for the following: teaching assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean; helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content; assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge in their regular teaching field; continuing professional development; utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position; assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review; serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance including accreditation and student co-curricular activities; assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean; fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of an adjunct faculty member.

Position Salary Information:

Initial maximum salary placement is based on academic degree, upper/graduate level units earned, and/or related professional occupational experience per the Los Rios College Federation of Teachers Contract (the initial maximum placement is Class V, Step 1). For more information on the step placement process, please click here.

Typical Duties

The instructional assignment may include, but is not limited to, teaching the following courses:

• GEOG 300 Physical Geography: Exploring Earth's Environmental Systems
• GEOG 301 Physical Geography Laboratory
• GEOG 305 Weather and Climate
• GEOG 310 Human Geography: Exploring Earth's Cultural Landscapes

To view a complete list of courses for this discipline, please visit the Programs and Majors webpage for the specific campus:

• ARC Programs and Majors
• CRC Programs and Majors
• FLC Programs and Majors
• SCC Programs and Majors

Minimum Qualifications

1. Master’s in geography OR Bachelor’s in geography and Master’s in geology, history, meteorology or oceanography OR the equivalent. All degrees must be from an accredited institution completed by time of hire.
2. Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

Application Instructions

Before You Apply:

Follow the steps below to ensure your application is complete and ready for review. Applicants not following the guidelines below may be disqualified. Do not submit additional materials not requested or you may be disqualified.

Required Application Documents:

Applicants must submit the following

1. Los Rios Community College District Application
2. Letter of Interest
3. Resume or Curriculum Vitae
4. Unofficial Transcripts and/or Foreign Transcript Evaluation (see Transcript Requirements)
5. Equivalency Determination Request Form (if applicable - see Minimum Qualification Requirements)