Geology- Adjunct Professor

A-055-2024

Natural Sciences

Earth Sciences & Astronomy

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$93 per hour (based on lecture hour equivalent)

Not Applicable

07/08/2024

06/30/2025

06/30/2025

No

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THIS IS A TEMPORARY, HOURLY AS NEEDED POSITION WITHOUT PERMANENT STATUS.

A. The minimum of one of the following awarded/conferred from a regionally accredited institution:

1. Master’s degree in geology, geophysics, earth sciences, meteorology, oceanography or paleontology; OR
2. Bachelor’s degree in geology; AND
3. Master’s in geography, physics, or geochemistry; OR
4. The equivalent (must request an equivalency review in the application), OR
5. California Community College credential, “Valid for Life” (no longer issued), authorizing service as an instructor in the appropriate discipline; refer to Ed Code § 87355 (If meeting qualifications with this credential, a copy of the valid lifetime credential must be submitted with the application.);

1. Educational background in geosciences (geology, oceanography, meteorology and related fields)
2. Successful experience in teaching geosciences, preferably at the post-secondary level.

1. Teach lecture and laboratory courses in Earth Sciences including Earth Science (GEOL8), Earth Science Laboratory (GEOL8L), Introduction to Oceanography (OCEA10), and/or Oceanography Laboratory (OCEA10L) and/or other geoscience courses. Assignments may include morning, afternoon, evening, and weekend hours and field trips.
2. Instruct and assist in the growth and success of a diverse population of students through careful preparation of course materials, effective teaching methods, and informed critical feedback that align with departmental goals and rigor.
3. Perform related duties as assigned, including timely compliance with clerical and administrative responsibilities, College policies, Division policies, and Department policies.

Candidates not holding the stated required qualifications who are requesting consideration based on an equivalency will need to answer the equivalency questions included in the application.

Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled.

1. A Mt. San Antonio College online application.
2. A cover letter describing how the applicant meets the required education and experience.
3. A detailed résumé that summarizes educational preparation and professional experience for the position.
4. If applicable, College and/or university transcripts showing the awarded/conferred degree are required and must be submitted with the online application by all applicants, including current or former employees of the college, to demonstrate that the required educational qualifications are met. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at the time of application; however, copies of diplomas are not accepted in lieu of transcripts.
5. Three (3) letters of recommendation that reflect relevant experience (do not use social media or professional networks as a means to provide letters of recommendation). Confidential letters of recommendation are not allowed for this position.

Transcripts issued outside the United States require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached with the application and submitted by the filing deadline. Accredited evaluation agencies can be found on the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services Website .

A committee will evaluate applications, taking into account breadth and depth of relevant education, training, experience, skills, knowledge and abilities and other job-related criteria as listed in the job posting. Interviews may include a writing sample, presentation, teaching demonstration and/or performance test.

The person holding this position is required to be present on Mt. San Antonio College’s campus to perform all essential duties and responsibilities.

Mt. San Antonio College employees and the Board of Trustees members shall not engage in any employment or activity that is inconsistent with, incompatible with, or in conflict with Mt. San Antonio College’s Administrative Procedures (AP 2710 Conflict of Interest, AP 2712 Conflict of Interest Codes).

We reserve the right to re-open, re-advertise, delay, or cancel filling this position. This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.