Part-Time Geography Instructor (Pool)

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Schedule: Placement on the adjunct faculty salary schedule is based upon education and credited experience. Pending any course assignment, initial placement can range as follows: Lab Course (Salary Schedule HB) - $89.20 up to $130.94 per hour. Lecture Course (Salary Schedule AJ) - $103.85 up to $151.07.

Months Per Year: Semester assignments as needed

Mandated Reporter: Yes

Campus Security Authority: No

Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach cultural geography.

Employment Standards

Academic preparation for, or successful experience in, teaching physical and cultural geography at the college level.

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of successful teaching techniques that engage students in their own learning, motivate students to develop higher order thinking skills, and ensure consistent and appropriate monitoring of student progress.
• Commitment to maintain currency in the discipline, and related technology appropriate to instruction.
• Commitment to the teaching profession, its goals and ideals.
• Enthusiasm for, understanding of, and commitment to the role and purpose of the community college.
• The capacity to reflect on and evaluate one's pedagogy and to examine its effects critically.
• Skill and experience to motivate students from a broad spectrum of cultural, socioeconomic, and language backgrounds.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and spoken language.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to use instructional strategies designed for diverse learning styles and academic goals.

Job Requirements:

Possession of a Master's or above in geography OR Bachelor's in geography AND Master's or above in geology, history, meteorology, or oceanography OR the equivalent OR Master's or above in the interdisciplinary area OR Master's or above in one of the disciplines included in the interdisciplinary area and upper division or graduate course work in at least one other constituent discipline

Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff

Note: If you believe your degree, academic background, or professional achievements are equivalent to the stated minimum qualifications, please complete the Application for Equivalence - For Faculty Positions.

Additional Information:

Safety: to promote a safe working and learning environment employees must report any unsafe working conditions or practices, as well as any near-miss incident to their supervisor.

Position is designated as a Mandated Reporter under the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act

Position is a Responsible Employee under the Equity in Education Act and Title IX

Work Demands

The environmental, physical, and mental demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

Environmental: typical on-site office environment; in-person work expected with potential to participate in the District's telework program, as available.

Frequent hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and online

Comprehend speech at normal levels

Upper limb dexterity to operate computers and peripheral equipment

Vision sufficient for daily and frequent use of computers, databases, and written materials

Sitting for extended periods of time

Frequent bending at the waist

Physical presence at on-site locations

Communicate and interact with others

Observe and interpret people and situations

Learn and apply new information or skills

Perform highly detailed work on multiple concurrent tasks

Perform highly detailed work under changing priorities and deadlines on multiple concurrent tasks

Work with frequent interruptions

Self-regulate emotion and behavior

Benefits:

Academic employees participate in the State Teachers' Retirement System (STRS), a defined-benefit retirement plan through the State of California or they may choose to participate in the STRS Cash Balance program or Social Security.

EEO Statement:

San Mateo County Community College District is an Equal Opportunity, Title IX, and Section 504 employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. We seek to employ individuals who reflect our community's diversity of cultures, languages, and abilities.

Our EEO Plan, grounded in Title 5 regulations, is developed and monitored by an EEO Advisory Committee, reviewed at least every three years, and supported by regular training for all members of selection and screening committees. We collect and analyze recruitment and retention data to measure progress and identify barriers.

Annual Security Report

San Mateo County Community College District's (SMCCCD) 2024 Annual Security Report (ASR), required by the Clery Act, includes statistics for the previous three years (2021-2023) concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings owned or controlled by SMCCCD; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from SMCCCD. The 2024 Annual Security Report also outlines various campus safety and security policies concerning crime reporting, prevention and response to sexual and gender violence, alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, emergency response and evacuation procedures, and other matters. The Annual Security Report also includes important tips to help every community member remain safe and avoid becoming a victim of crime. The 2024 Annual Security Report is now available on the Public Safety website. You can also obtain a copy of this report by contacting the Department of Public Safety at the District Office or any of the three Campuses (650) 738-7000. The report includes information about criminal activity on our campuses, emergency procedures, and resources.

To apply, visit http://smccd.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=191696

Closes: 6/30/2026