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Geographic Info Systems (GIS) Adjunct Assistant Professor

Employer
Los Rios Community College District
Location
California, United States
Salary
Not Specified
Date posted
Apr 20, 2017

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Position Information


Job Posting Title
Geographic Info Systems (GIS) Adjunct Assistant Professor
Location
Los Rios Community College District (District Office)
Department Location

Posting Number
F00098P
The Institution

The Los Rios Community College District is a two-year public college district serving the greater Sacramento region. Our district includes American River, Cosumnes River, Folsom Lake and Sacramento City colleges; major centers in Placerville, Davis, West Sacramento, Elk Grove, Natomas and Rancho Cordova; and special services for business and industry.

Our colleges offer transfer education - students complete freshman and sophomore years and transfer to a four-year college or university - and AA/AS degrees and certificates in over 70 career fields. The District's 2400 square mile service area includes Sacramento and El Dorado counties and parts of Yolo, Placer, and Solano counties. Approximately 80,000 students are enrolled in our colleges.

The District office houses a number of district-wide services. These include the Chancellor's office, Board Room, Legal Services, Business Services, Human Resources, Institutional Research, District Police Department, Resource Development and Information Technology. Other district-wide services which can be found at various locations around the community are the, Facilities Management Department and the Workforce and Economic Development Center. Each department strives for the highest quality in all programs, services, and activities for our communities and staff.

Position Summary

The Los Rios Community College District is seeking a pool of qualified applicants for possible temporary part-time teaching assignments. These positions are filled on an as needed basis and are on-going recruitment. Assignments may include day, evening and weekend courses.

(For complete information on the adjunct faculty recruitment process, select "Home" on the navigation bar to the left, then click Los Rios Jobs and select "Adjunct (PT) Faculty Recruitment Overview" in the "Applying for Positions at LRCCD " section.)

Assignment Responsibilities

General Responsibilities:
The adjunct faculty member shall be responsible for the following: teaching assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean; helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content; assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge in his/her regular teaching field; continuing professional development; utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position; assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review; serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance including accreditation and student co-curricular activities; assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean; fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of an adjunct faculty member as outlined in the college faculty handbook.

Work Year
N/A
Work Schedule

Total Hrs per Week/Day

Special Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

1. Have a master's degree in geography OR Bachelor's in geography AND Master's in geology, history, meteorology, or oceanography OR the equivalent OR Master's in one of the disciplines included in geography and upper division or graduate course work in at least one other constituent discipline; OR, hold a California Community College Instructor's Credential in the discipline area; OR, the equivalent.*

2. Have sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles.

*Note: Applicants applying under the "equivalent" provision must attach details and explain how their academic preparation is the equivalent of the degrees listed above.

Application Instructions

Applicants applying to this Los Rios Community College District adjunct faculty posting are required to complete fully and submit:

1. Los Rios Community College District Faculty Application
2. Unofficial transcripts of college/university work ** (graduate advising documents and grade reports will not be accepted as unofficial transcripts). NOTE : Los Rios employees are also required to submit unofficial copies of transcripts.
3. Resume or Curriculum Vitae
4. Two letters of recommendation
5. Letter of Interest

**Note: Applications submitted without transcripts will be disqualified. Also individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees and other relevant documents. A foreign transcript evaluation is required any time foreign course work is used to meet minimum qualifications and/or salary placement even if the foreign transcript has been accepted by a college or university in the United States.

Foreign transcript evaluations ONLY accepted from AICE (Association of International Credential Evaluations, Inc.) or NACES (The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) agencies or evaluators. Foreign Degree Transcript Evaluations click here

Do not submit additional materials that are not requested.

Physical Demands

Salary
Please see LRCCD Salary Schedules
Additional Salary Information
No additional salary information to note

Posting Detail Information


Posting Date

Closing Date

Open Continuously
Yes
Beginning and/or Ending Dates

Part-time, Assistant Professor Position. Adjunct pools are open continuously and applicants are contacted/hired year round for assignments based on college needs.

How and where to apply

Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions for complete information on how to apply online with our District. Application services are available between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, at the Los Rios Community College District Human Resources Office located at 1919 Spanos Court, Sacramento, CA 95825-3981. If you need assistance with any phase of the application process, please call (916) 568-3112 or come in during our business hours. Submission of applications are by midnight of the posting closing date.

Conditions

All Positions: Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful clearance from a criminal background check, freedom from tuberculosis, and proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States prior to the first day of work. The District may select additional qualified candidates should unexpected vacancies or needs occur during this recruitment/selection process. When education is a requirement for the position, official academic transcripts from the accredited college/university must be submitted within 60 days of hire.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
  • Criminal History Verification and Release: I acknowledge and agree that I understand that by answering the question below, I certify that the information provided by me is true, correct and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. I authorize investigation of all statements contained herein, and on the P-881 (if applicable and submitted), and I release from liability all persons and organizations furnishing such information. I understand that any misstatements, omissions or misrepresentation of facts on this form, my application, and, if applicable, the P-881 or attachment(s) may be cause for disqualification or dismissal. If you have ever been convicted of an offense other than a minor traffic violation you are required to complete the form "Arrests Which Led to Convictions for Crime", P-881 (you must disclose convictions that have been dismissed pursuant to Penal Code Section 1203.4; Ed. Code 87008). If needed click on the link and download the form http://wserver.losrios.edu/hr/forms/P-881,10-2013.pdf and attach the completed form to your application.
  • Yes, I acknowledge and agree
  • No, I do not acknowledge or agree
  • Can you perform the essential functions of this position?
  • Yes
  • No
  • Please indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Select the appropriate answer.
  • I possess the minimum qualifications for this discipline as listed on the job announcement. (Attach unofficial transcripts from an accredited college/university and/or evidence of job experience.)
  • I possess a valid California Community College Credential for this discipline. (Attach a copy of appropriate credential with application.)
  • I possess qualifications equivalent to those listed and have attached evidence. (To review Equivalency Process.)
  • I have previously been granted equivalency to teach this discipline by the Los Rios Community College District. (Attach the Equivalency Determination Form P-38 and transcripts.)
  • Considering this specific position that you are applying to - where/how did you learn about this position?
  • College Department
  • CareerBuilder
  • Chronicle of Higher Ed (Vitea.com)
  • Community College Registry Job Fair: San Francisco
  • Community College Registry Job Fair: Los Angeles
  • Community College Registry Online Job Board
  • Community Outreach (ex. Festivals, etc.)
  • CommunityCollegeJobs
  • Craigslist
  • EdJoin
  • Greater Sacramento Urban League
  • HigheredJobs
  • HispanicsinHigherEd
  • Indeed
  • Job Sites
  • Job Journal
  • Latina Leadership Network of the California Community Colleges
  • Professional Networks
  • Sacramento African American Chamber of Commerce
  • Sacramento Asian Chamber of Commerce
  • Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
  • SacramentoWorks
  • ScholarlyHires

    Applicant Documents
    Required Documents
  • Transcript 1
  • Optional Documents
  • Transcript 2
  • Transcript 3
  • Resume/Curriculum Vitae
  • Letter of Interest
  • Letter of Recommendation 1
  • Letter of Recommendation 2
  • P-38 Equivalency Document (Or Applicant Letter for Equivalency Consideration)
  • P-881 Report of Arrests Which Led To Convictions For Crime Document
  • Foreign Transcript Evaluation


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