Full-Time Instructor, Geology

Mott Community College Employment • Flint, MI

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About The Position

Mott Community College is seeking a full-time geology instructor to facilitate student learning and support student success. The instructor will teach geology classes to both geology majors and non-majors, assess learning outcomes and teaching effectiveness, and contribute to ongoing improvement efforts. Faculty are expected to uphold professional ethical standards and maintain applicable licensure or certifications. The college emphasizes equity, student belonging, and serving students from underrepresented communities.

Full-time faculty responsibilities include teaching, professional development, curriculum and program development, service and citizenship to students, the program, division, and college, and adherence to safety training and requirements. Faculty teach during the fall and winter semesters; summer teaching is not required. They must maintain student communication and engagement as necessary and perform many professional responsibilities year-round, including when not teaching in summer.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or higher in Geology or a related sub-discipline from an accredited institution.
• At least 18 graduate credits in courses specific to geology.
• Understanding of and commitment to community college teaching, mission, and philosophy.
• Innovative, flexible, positive, and equity-minded teaching style.
• Understanding of the needs of students from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to teach effectively in face-to-face, hybrid, hyflex, and fully online modalities.

Responsibilities

• Teach geology classes in specified areas to geology majors and non-majors.
• Facilitate student learning and participate in efforts to improve student success.
• Assess student learning outcomes and teaching effectiveness.
• Adhere to professional ethical standards and maintain applicable licensure and certifications.
• Participate in professional development.
• Contribute to curriculum and program development.
• Provide service and citizenship to students, the program, division, and college.
• Complete and follow safety training and requirements.
• Teach during the fall and winter semesters; summer teaching is not required.
• Maintain student communications and engagement as necessary.
• Perform professional responsibilities year-round, including during the summer when not teaching.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time