Job Summary and Responsibilities/Duties

Provides quality instruction for students taking geology courses, which could include: GS106 Physical Sciences; Geology, G201-203 Principles of Geology 1-3; G148B &G148C Volcanoes and their activity, and others as available (Link to College Catalog). Advises students, assists with program budgeting, maintains classrooms, labs and field sites in compliance with safety requirements, and reports any lab/field equipment or infrastructure maintenance needs. Instructs courses online as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Instructs students in a classroom, lab, online, learning center or other setting (such as field sites) as appropriate.
• Teaches courses with a primary focus on Geosciences.
• Creates a learning environment for students inclusive of diverse cultural, social, economic and educational backgrounds.
• Convenes classes, labs, and examinations on time and as scheduled.
• Provides opportunities for course-related student interactions before or after class, virtually, in person, or through office hours where facilities and schedules permit.
• Adheres to all College policies, practices, and timelines related to evaluation and grading.
• Structures classes and curriculum to correspond with the overall program objectives; prepares clear objectives for students in each course. Maintains and revises curriculum to maintain currency.
• Prepares, distributes, and utilizes instructional support materials as appropriate;
• Incorporates the latest classroom technology, when available and appropriate, into instructional activities.
• Participates in and collects data for educational assessment as directed by the department, division, and College.
• Ensures and emphasizes safe working and classroom conditions and practices. Provides for the safety of student and staff and the security of facilities and instructional materials as appropriate. Reports any lab/field equipment or infrastructure maintenance needs.
• Understands and abides by College policies and regulations and other policies, procedures and materials as required or directed.
• Utilizes technology as required and appropriate to perform office, service, and instructional functions.

Additional Duties

• Participates in professional development activities, and attends in-service sessions and division meetings.
• Direct aides and work-study students as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum and Desired Qualifications

Education: Master’s degree in geology, earth sciences, or related field OR Master’s degree and 24 graduate-credit hours in geology, earth sciences, or related field

Experience/Training: Experience integrating principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching practices and service activities

Desired Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in geology, earth sciences, or related field
• College-level teaching experience, preferably at a community college
• Experience incorporating cultural literacy principles into instruction
• Experience utilizing OER materials in class.

Additional Qualifications and/or Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of, and ability to utilize high-engagement instructional practices
• Knowledge of open educational resources (OER) materials

Working Conditions and Important Information

Working Conditions
Work is typically performed in both a classroom/lab and field setting but online instruction may be involved as needed.

Salary
Salary placement will be based on applicable education and/or years of relevant equivalent experience at the sole discretion of the College, per the guidelines in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement. Please include all relevant education and full and part-time experience in your application that you want the College to review towards potential placement. Hired employees will not have an opportunity to update past education and/or experience or appeal initial placement after the time of hire.

Part-time Instructors may teach classes within a variety of programs, including credit-based, Community Education, and ABE, GED, and ESL programs. There is no guaranteed minimum teaching load or hours worked.

Credit-based classes: Part-time Instructors for credit-based classes are paid per instructional load credit (ILC) according to the salary schedule below. Salary level will be based on educational level and total accumulated ILCs as part-time instructors at the College; initial placement will not exceed Level 2.

Community Education: Part-time Instructors for Community Education classes and represented by the Part-Time Faculty and Tutor Association (PFTA) are paid based on accumulated work hours according to the salary schedule below; all new employees will start at level 1.

ABE, GED, and ESL programs: Part-time Instructors for ABE, GED, and ESL programs classes are paid based on accumulated work hours according to the salary schedule below; all new employees will start at level 1.

Important Information
MHCC only accepts applications through our online application system at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/mhcc/default.cfm. For technical assistance, please call 855-524-5627.

Please note: We do not request or read letters of recommendation. Also, it is not necessary to upload a large number of documents with your materials. We are looking for the required documents. Faculty applications require a current resume, cover letter and official transcripts (copies are fine for application purposes) and/or any required certificates or licenses.

Please note: this is initially a self-screening system. We recognize that our application process can be lengthy, so before you begin, please read all of the stated requirements to determine if you meet them. Applicants must meet all of the stated minimum qualifications and additional requirements to be considered for this position. Based on your responses to the qualifying questions, the system may automatically screen you out from further consideration.

Position subject to budget consideration and approval.

Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background check as part of the employment process.

MHCC is NOT able to support Visa applications for employment at the college. Applicants must already be eligible to work in the United States to be considered.

MHCC provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235; OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015.

Qualifying veterans and disabled veterans may obtain preference by submitting as verification of eligibility a copy of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) or a letter from the US Dept. of Veteran's Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension to your application. Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veteran's disability preference letter from the Dept. of Veteran Affairs, unless the information is included in the DD Form 214 or 215.

If you are seeking this preference, appropriate documentation must be provided at the time of application. You may submit an electronic copy in the document upload area of the application in the section marked "veterans' preference document," or fax to 503-491-7257 or mail to Human Resources, Mt. Hood Community College, Gresham, OR 97030. If you do not have your documentation, you may request it through your Veterans' Administration Office.

Applicants with disabilities may request accommodation to complete the application and interview process. Please notify Human Resources at least three working days prior to the date of need.

Mt. Hood Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer that actively supports workforce diversity.

Sick Leave
New hires will receive eight (8) hours of sick leave upon hire. An ILC instructor will receive one hour per term of paid sick leave per ILC, which includes Special Loading. An hourly instructor or tutor will receive one hour of paid sick leave per 11 hours of employment. Unused sick leave will accumulate up to a maximum of 80 hours and be available for use in subsequent academic terms.

Tuition Waiver Plan
Each employee will be eligible for a full tuition waiver, which is equivalent to 24 credits, for each term in which the employee is working for the College. Such waiver may be used for tuition for credit courses or the fee in lieu of tuition for noncredit courses (commonly called Fee B). Such tuition waivers are not cumulative. However, an employee may use a tuition waiver in the term immediately following the term in which the waiver was earned. Employees and their spouses/domestic partners will pay only course-specific fees. Tuition waiver(s) may be assigned by the employee to his/her immediate family (to one or amongst the family) to be used in the term in which the waiver is earned by the employee or the term immediately following the term in which the waiver was earned.