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About Us
Do you strive to make a difference in higher education? Are you looking for a rewarding career opportunity to be a part of our students’ educational success and lifelong learning? If so, we invite you to join North Orange County Community College District. The District is renowned as one of the best two-year college districts in California. Located approximately 40 miles southeast of Los Angeles, California, the North Orange County Community College District (NOCCCD) serves approximately 60,000 students annually at three institutions: Cypress College, Fullerton College, and North Orange Continuing Education. Students are able to shape their futures in programs leading to associate degrees, a baccalaureate degree, career education certificates, and transfer opportunities. Life-long learning is also possible in continuing education programs that range from high school completion and basic skills mastery through an array of career education training and self-developed courses. The district’s geographic boundaries encompass 155 square miles, taking in most of north Orange County and a small portion of Los Angeles County. The district’s service area includes 18 cities and communities and 16 school districts. The NOCCCD campuses serve an area of over one million diverse people. The student population demographics, district-wide are: Latinx 47.2%; Asian 17.9%; White; 16.5%; African American 2.6%; Multi-Ethnicity 2.6%; Pacific Islander 0.3%; and America Indian/Alaskan Native 0.2%. The district is part of a regional higher education community that includes the California State University campuses at Fullerton and Long Beach, the University of California Irvine, and the Chapman University system.
We invite you to join the Fullerton College campus community. Ideal candidates will share Fullerton College’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Fullerton College offers a radically student-centered culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all who learn and work here. The student body is incredibly diverse, with more than 55.7% Latinx, 16.6% Caucasian, 15.7% Asian/Pacific Islander, 3.1% African American, and 0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native. Additionally, students from more than 40 countries regularly enroll in our International Student Program each year. The College believes in a multicultural learning experience where faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds can contribute to the development of our students.
The Fullerton College Earth Sciences (ESC) Department teaches lectures, labs, and field experiences in a range of courses including oceanography, climate, geology, and weather. ESC courses serve majors in these areas, fulfill general education requirements in physical science, and expose STEM students to the Earth system and its processes.
- 100% employee medical premium coverage and a contribution toward dependent coverage (up to $9,051.21 for one dependent or $14,481.50 for two or more dependents annually)
- Fringe allowance to be used at employee’s discretion ($2,646.10 annually)
- Voluntary (Medical/Dependent Day Care) Flexible Spending Account
- $50,000 life insurance benefit
- Deferred Compensation Program (403(b)/457 plans)
- Retirement pension plan (CalSTRS/CalPERS)
- Abundant Professional Growth & Development opportunities
- Cumulative sick leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Environment that fosters diversity and inclusion
- Progressive and innovative culture
- Opportunity to participate in various Faculty & Staff Associations
Job Description
- Teach lecture, laboratory, and field courses in geology, earth science, meteorology, oceanography, climate science and related courses to a diverse student population.
- Participate in curriculum development and serve on department, division, college and district committees as necessary to maintain and improve the instructional program; participate in appropriate professional development activities.
- Participate in co-curricular activities, including planning, implementing, and teaching in special programs designed to support student success.
- Participate in the formulation of Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) and the Student Learning Outcomes assessment cycle.
- Maintain formal office and campus hours; participate in department and division meetings.
- Maintain current knowledge of instructional methods and new technologies pertinent to areas of assignment; learn and apply emerging technologies and advances (e.g., computer software applications) as necessary to perform duties in an efficient, organized and timely manner.
- Teach scheduled classes and perform related duties as assigned, including timely compliance with clerical and administrative responsibilities; comply with district, college and division policies in the performance of duties.
- Instruct and assist in the growth and success of a diverse population of students through careful preparation of course materials, effective teaching methodologies and informed critical feedback on assignments and discussions.
- Develop culturally relevant course content, culturally responsive pedagogical techniques, and effective practices for engaging students who are diverse and/or are students who are historically underserved. The ideal candidate should have experience in this area with African American, Latinx, Native Americans, Pacific Islanders and other disproportionately impacted students.
- Work cooperatively with staff and students.
- Evening and/or weekend assignments may be required as part of the regular contract.
Requirements
OR
Bachelor’s in geology
AND
Master’s in geography, physics, or geochemistry
OR
OR
The equivalent. Equivalent qualifications may include related education, training, employment and professional experience that would be equal to the required degree(s) and experience in this field as determined by the District Equivalency Committee.
Desirable Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Earth Science related field.
- Industry or government experience in geology.
- Experience and demonstrated excellence in teaching in post-secondary higher education.
- Experience teaching lab and field courses in geology.
- Experience or willingness to teach in different modalities, in-person, online, hybrid.
- Familiarity with the geology, oceanography, and climatology of Southern California.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate Earth Science concepts to students, including experience teaching in an active and collaborative learning environment.
- Ability to develop and to maintain laboratory exercises and field study opportunities for hands-on learning in geology, working in collaboration with colleagues or lab technician support.
- Skills and experience to engage students from a broad spectrum of academic, socioeconomic, cultural, language, ability or ability status, gender identity and ethnic backgrounds.
- Proficiency in or willingness to learn current technology and software relevant to Earth Science education and research, such as GIS (Geographic Information Systems), remote sensing, and data analysis tools.
- Experience incorporating topics on environmental justice and equity.
- Experience or willingness to mentor undergraduate research or citizen science projects.
- Experience or willingness to engage in public outreach and community education initiatives related to Earth Science.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
