Geology Instructor (Part-time)

El Paso Community College • El Paso, TX

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About The Position

The Geology Instructor is responsible for providing instruction in accordance with the philosophy and objectives of the College. In-person work on campus is an essential function of this position. The instructor must adhere to the approved course syllabus, provide students with the syllabus by the end of the first week of classes, and use appropriate teaching methods to reach students of varying educational backgrounds and learning styles. The instructor is also responsible for submitting syllabi and/or addendums to the Division Office, maintaining office hours, and participating in faculty orientation and professional development activities. Additional duties may be assigned as necessary.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Geology or Master's Degree with eighteen (18) graduate semester hours in Geology.
• Experience teaching in the discipline.
• Experience/ability to teach at the community college level.
• Experience/ability to incorporate technology into the classroom.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to approved course syllabus.
• Provide students with the course syllabus that informs them of course requirements including specific objectives, means of attaining those objectives and methods of evaluation by the end of the first week of classes.
• Use teaching methods which are appropriate to reach students of varying educational experiential backgrounds and learning styles.
• Allow the student to continually assess his/her own progress.
• Allow reasonable opportunity for each student to master the objectives of the course.
• Submit syllabi and/or addendums to the Division Office by the end of the first week of class.
• Post and maintain office hours as per institutional guidelines.
• Make provisions for students to evaluate instruction and arrange for submission of evaluation to the designated office.
• Participate in faculty orientation sessions, professional development seminars and activities to enhance professional development.
• Accept the responsibility for professional awareness and growth.
• Acknowledge and support the community college's mission to serve the community.
• Perform all other duties appropriate to this position as assigned or directed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees