Part - Time Instructor, Earth Science - FY 2026

Job Description

Applications will be considered on an as-needed basis determined by department need. This position may close early if the hiring need is filled, or we receive too many applications.

Part-time instructor for college Geology (GEOL), Environmental Science (ENV), Geography (GEOG), or Natural Resource Science (NRES) courses. This is an ongoing application pool from which instructors will be interviewed and evaluated on an as-needed basis. The review of applications typically occurs roughly 30 - 60 days before the start of each semester.

Core Responsibilities:

• Teach college-level courses in field.
• Develop syllabi and course materials in accordance with college policy.
• Maintain records, submit grades, and communicate with department and college personnel using established college/department protocol and college's learning management system.
• Evaluate student mastery of skills and competencies required by course outcomes.
• Provide an excellent teaching experience as well as student advisement, recruitment activities and program/curriculum development.

Required Qualifications

• For Lab Instructor: Bachelor in the teaching field or a cognate discipline from a regionally accredited College or University
• For Lecture Instructor: Master of Science or PhD in the teaching field or a cognate discipline from a regionally accredited College or University (with a minimum 18 graduate units in the discipline).
• For Both Lab Instructors and Lecture Instructors: Ability to use educational technology, such as Word, PowerPoint and Canvas LMS (learning management system); Ability and willingness to use campus email for all official communication.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with a diverse/multicultural student body and/or workforce.

Assignments may be multi-campus with the possibility of day, evening and/or weekend classes.

Starting Salary
$925.00 per credit hour. Credits will vary by semester.

Exempt
Yes

Full-Time Equivalent
47.5%

Required Attachment(s)
To be considered for this position, please upload the following documents to your application:

• Resume /CV
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial College Transcripts

Posting Close Date
06/30/2026