Part-Time Instructor - Geology (GEOL)
Blinn College
Posting Details
• 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 Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred Experience and Training Online teaching experience
Teaching experience at community-college or undergraduate level
Experience using D2L learning management system
Bachelor’s degree in geology
Ph.D. in geology Physical Requirements 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. Special Notes To Applicants Teaching positions available on all campus locations. All fields must be filled out in order for application to be accepted. Fields with “see references” will not be accepted. Applications lacking a cover letter, resume, and transcripts will be considered incomplete and may not be reviewed. Requested documents should be attached to the application as PDF files. Unofficial transcripts may be attached to this application, but official transcripts must be sent from the institution directly to Blinn College, Dean of Natural and Physical Sciences, 902 College Ave, Brenham, TX 7783 . All foreign transcripts must be accompanied by an evaluation from a certified credential evaluation agency. This is the responsibility of the applicant. Process should be completed or near completion. A short teaching demonstration will be required of applicants invited for interview. Credentials The College assigns appropriately credentialed faculty members in support of educational quality and the mission of the College, in keeping with Board policy DBA LOCAL-X (Employment Requirements and Restrictions – Credentials and Records: Credentials). College policy is consistent with sound educational practice and SACSCOC guidelines. Primary consideration is given to the highest degree earned in the discipline. Furthermore, Blinn College’s Faculty Credentialing Guidelines table specifies recommended credentials for each rubric within the college’s course inventory. http://www.blinn.edu/academic_affairs/Faculty_Credentialing_Guidelines.pdf Quick Link https://employment.blinn.edu/postings/11542 Supplemental Questions
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Position Information Requisition Number 2023083F Position Title Part-Time Instructor - Geology (GEOL) Salary Range As per part-time faculty pay scale. DBM Rating n/a Job Type Part Time Job Category Faculty Anticipated Start Date 01/08/2024 Campus Brenham, Bryan, RELLIS Application Deadline Extended Open Deadline FLSA Status Exempt Security Sensitive? Yes Work Hours Teach courses as assigned. Position Summary Information Objective To perform the day-to-day operations of the instructional programs in geology. Essential Duties • 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 Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred Experience and Training Online teaching experience
Teaching experience at community-college or undergraduate level
Experience using D2L learning management system
Bachelor’s degree in geology
Ph.D. in geology Physical Requirements 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. Special Notes To Applicants Teaching positions available on all campus locations. All fields must be filled out in order for application to be accepted. Fields with “see references” will not be accepted. Applications lacking a cover letter, resume, and transcripts will be considered incomplete and may not be reviewed. Requested documents should be attached to the application as PDF files. Unofficial transcripts may be attached to this application, but official transcripts must be sent from the institution directly to Blinn College, Dean of Natural and Physical Sciences, 902 College Ave, Brenham, TX 7783 . All foreign transcripts must be accompanied by an evaluation from a certified credential evaluation agency. This is the responsibility of the applicant. Process should be completed or near completion. A short teaching demonstration will be required of applicants invited for interview. Credentials The College assigns appropriately credentialed faculty members in support of educational quality and the mission of the College, in keeping with Board policy DBA LOCAL-X (Employment Requirements and Restrictions – Credentials and Records: Credentials). College policy is consistent with sound educational practice and SACSCOC guidelines. Primary consideration is given to the highest degree earned in the discipline. Furthermore, Blinn College’s Faculty Credentialing Guidelines table specifies recommended credentials for each rubric within the college’s course inventory. http://www.blinn.edu/academic_affairs/Faculty_Credentialing_Guidelines.pdf Quick Link https://employment.blinn.edu/postings/11542 Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Do you have a masters degree with 18 graduate hours in the teaching field? Yes No * The criteria for accreditation adopted by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) require that all faculty have "at least 18 graduate hours in their teaching field(s) and hold a Masters degree or higher. Please list the graduate course title and course number that make up your 18 graduate hours in your teaching field. (Education courses do not satisfy this requirement.).(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your teaching experience including courses taught and modality (online-face-to-face, hybrid).(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your use or experience with Learning Management Systems and/or Classroom Technology.(Open Ended Question)
* Describe the tools and assessments in various publisher software that you have assigned to engage students outside the classroom(Open Ended Question)
Tell us about your ideas for activities, strategies, and processes that, if implemented, would promote students' success.(Open Ended Question)
* Please tell us when you are available to teach. Mornings, Afternoons or Evening.(Open Ended Question)
* At which campus (Brenham, Bryan, Sealy or Schulenberg) are you most interested in teaching? *Please note teaching assignments may be at one or more than one campus location.(Open Ended Question)
* How did you hear about this employment opportunity? Advertisement (specify in next question below) Blinn Website Blinn Employee Internet Site (specify in next question below) Indeed Higher Ed Jobs HERC - Higher Education Recruitment Consortium TACC - Texas Association of Community Colleges Other (specify in next question below) If in the previous question you selected "Advertisement", "Internet Site", or "Other", please specify how you heard about this employment opportunity.(Open Ended Question)
* Please choose all that apply below. If you answer yes to any below, please upload a copy of your DD214 or DD1300 in the optional documents section. For definition of claiming veteran's employment preference please see the following website:http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/GV/pdf/GV.657.pdf) Yes, I am a veteran Yes, I am a veteran's surviving spouse who has not remarried Yes, I am an orphan of a veteran who was killed while on active duty. Yes, I am claiming veteran's employment preference. No, to all the above * To be eligible for employment in the U.S. and at Blinn College, will you now or in the future require Blinn College to commence ("sponsor") an immigration case in order to employ you (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigration case)? This is sometimes called "sponsorship" for an employment-based visa status. Yes, I will now or in the future need H-1B visa sponsorship No, I will not need sponsorship now or in the future for an H-1B visa * If selected for the position, I am aware and accept the responsibility to present to the Division Dean original, official documents of all my educational work prior to receiving a class assignment. Yes No Applicant Documents Required Documents Cover Letter Resume Teaching Philosophy Unofficial Graduate Transcript 1 Unofficial Undergraduate Transcript Optional Documents Unofficial Other Transcripts 1 Unofficial Other Transcripts 2 Other Document 1 DD214 (required for Veteran's or Veteran's preference) DD1300 (required for orphan's or surviving spouse)
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