Part Time Instructor - Geology

The Blinn College District is searching for a Part Time Instructor - Geology at our Bryan Campus.

Job Summary

To perform the day-to-day operations of the instructional programs in geology.

Principal Accountabilities

• Provides instruction for courses at a variety of times and locations.
• Demonstrates a commitment to student engagement, student success, and instructional excellence.
• Maintains access to students through posted office hours and electronic communication.
• Prepares and utilizes a course syllabus and assessments for each course using guidelines established by the institution.
• Maintains current knowledge of effective teaching methodologies and utilizes a variety of instructional delivery methods, classroom media, and educational resources.
• Advises students in academic matters.
• Evaluates students' performance through a variety of means to measure progress and keep them informed in a timely manner.
• Assists in the development, distribution and collection of assessments for courses and program objectives.
• Provides recommendations to the Academic Dean, Assistant Dean, Department Heads, and Curriculum Resource Team regarding curriculum.
• Demonstrates a positive and professional relationship with students, colleagues, college administration, and the community.
• Submits timely college reports and forms to the appropriate divisions/departments.
• Exhibits a commitment to lifelong learning through participation in professional development activities.
• Possesses a passion for teaching community college students.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills, both written and orally.
• Attends college orientation and required institutional meetings.
• Responsible for other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications/ Required Degree, License or Certifications

Masters degree or higher in geology or Masters degree in a closely related field with a minimum of 18 graduate credit-hours in geology.

Minimum Competencies

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other instructors, staff, administration and students.
• Ability to instruct students while achieving the course learning objectives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Geology or related field
• Online teaching experience
• Teaching experience at community-college or undergraduate level
• Experience using D2L learning management system
• Quality Matters (QM) certified

Preferred Competencies

Special Notes To Applicants

This is a perpetual job posting. Applications are accepted at any time; however, a position may or may not be currently available.

Teaching Assignments for this position will have face-to-face instruction on the Bryan Campus. Any candidate not willing to travel will not be considered

Applications lacking a cover letter, resume, transcripts, or other requested information will be considered incomplete and may not be reviewed.

Requested documents should be attached as PDF files to this application.

Official transcripts will be required. Unofficial transcripts may be attached to this application for review; but, if employed, official undergraduate and graduate transcripts must be sent by the degree-granting institution directly to Blinn College (Blinn College, Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs Office, Academic Affairs Office, 902 College Ave., Brenham, Texas, 77833). Additionally, transcripts maybe sent electronically to lisa.leopold@blinn.edu.

Names and means of contact (email address or telephone number) of three references must be included in resume or CV.

All foreign transcripts must be accompanied by a credential evaluation from a certified agency.

A short teaching demonstration will be required if the applicant is selected for interview.