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Adjunct - Geology Instructor

Baytown, TX · On-site

$34.03 - $51.04/hr

Teach freshman and sophomore-level Geology courses. * Qualified applicants must be committed to student learning, integrating technology into the curriculum, and encouraging engaged scholars.

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How much do geology instructor jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for geology instructor in the United States is $30.50, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.11 and $32.21 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a geology instructor do?

A Geology Instructor teaches students about the Earth, its materials, processes, history, and structure. They design lesson plans, deliver lectures, and lead laboratory or field exercises to help students understand topics like rocks, minerals, earthquakes, volcanoes, and the Earth's history. Instructors may work at high schools, colleges, or universities, and also assess student progress through exams and assignments. Additionally, they may conduct research or participate in outreach activities to promote interest in geology.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a geology instructor?

To thrive as a Geology Instructor, you need a strong background in geosciences, often with a master's or doctoral degree and relevant teaching experience. Familiarity with laboratory equipment, geospatial software (like GIS), and online learning platforms is typically expected. Excellent communication, enthusiasm for teaching, and the ability to engage and mentor students are standout soft skills in this field. These competencies are crucial for delivering effective instruction, fostering student interest, and ensuring a high-quality educational experience.

What are some common challenges a geology instructor faces when teaching complex geological concepts to students with diverse backgrounds?

One common challenge for Geology Instructors is presenting intricate topics—such as plate tectonics, mineral identification, or geologic time—in an accessible way to students with varying levels of science background. Balancing hands-on fieldwork, lab exercises, and lectures is key to engaging all learners, but it can be demanding to adapt teaching methods for different learning styles. Additionally, staying current with the latest research and integrating real-world examples can help make the material more relatable. Collaboration with colleagues in environmental science or earth science departments often enhances course offerings and provides broader context for students.

What is the difference between Geology Instructor vs Geoscience Professor?

AspectGeology InstructorGeoscience Professor
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Geology or related field; teaching certification often preferredDoctoral degree (Ph.D.) in Geoscience or related field; extensive research experience
Work EnvironmentHigh school, community college, or technical institute classroomsUniversities and research institutions, often involved in research and academic publishing
Employer & Industry UsageEducational institutions, government agencies, private training programsHigher education institutions, research organizations, academia

Geology Instructors typically teach at high school or community college levels with a focus on foundational geology courses, requiring less advanced degrees. Geoscience Professors usually hold Ph.D.s and engage in research, teaching at universities, and publishing scholarly work. Both roles involve teaching but differ in credentials, research expectations, and work environment.

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Geology Instructor (Part-Time Faculty Pool) Clovis Community College

Fresno, CA • On-site

State Center Community College District
Education • 1 - 5K employees

Part-time

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Posting Details
Announcement Information
Posting Number
Title
Geology Instructor (Part-Time Faculty Pool) Clovis Community College
Campus Location
Clovis Community College
Start Date
Essential Functions of Position
At Clovis Community College we value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities and orientations. We prioritize applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits a diverse student population brings to a community college. The successful candidate will be an equity-minded leader committed to student success achieved through collaboration with faculty, classified staff, administration, students and community partners who are also dedicated to closing equity gaps.
An equity-minded individual is a person who:
  1. Understands the importance of holding ourselves accountable as educators for closing equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices;
  2. Reframes inequities as a problem of practice and views the elimination of inequities as an individual and collective responsibility;
  3. Encourages positive race-consciousness and embraces human difference;
  4. Supports institutional practices that both develop and sustain culturally responsive teaching and learning environments; and
  5. Strategically builds support for and participation in equity-related initiatives across both our internal and external communities.

Clovis Community College seeks leaders who value placing the student at the center of everything we do, mentorship and working in a collegial, collaborative environment. Leaders should be open and willing to participate in culturally relevant professional development that will help them prepare for the population of students who attend Clovis Community College.
The ideal candidate will share Clovis Community College's commitment to educating its racially and socioeconomically diverse student population. Clovis Community College is a Hispanic-Serving Institution, reflecting the great responsibility that the College has to the educational attainment and economic well-being of the surrounding community. The successful candidate will join a department dedicated to providing services responsive to the students it serves.
Providing instruction in Geology for Clovis Community College, the instructor will be responsible for:
  • Teaching a part-time schedule of Geology courses as assigned;
  • Using a variety of pedagogies and integrating a wide range of instructional delivery systems including innovative and creative uses of technology for face-to-face, on-line, and/or hybrid formats;
  • Communicating effectively with students, faculty and staff;
  • Using effective teaching methods appropriate to the subject matter, adherence to institutionally approved curriculum course outlines of record;
  • Evaluating student progress through tests and examinations, written assignments, oral responses, etc. in keeping with course objectives;
  • Providing course syllabi to students;
  • Maintaining classroom records in accordance with District Policy;
  • Turning in all required student grading and evaluation reports in a timely manner;
  • Teaching assignments in a variety of instructional settings and times, including classes as needed;
  • Otherwise fulfilling all of the duties and responsibilities of instructors as required by Administrative Regulation 7122; and
  • Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
All candidates must have evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice within the classroom; and
  • Master's in geology, geophysics, earth sciences, meteorology, oceanography or paleontology; or

  • Bachelor's in geology and Master's in geography, physics, or geochemistry; or

  • A valid California Community College Credential; or

  • The equivalent education and/or experience (requires an equivalency).

(Note: If the degrees posted on your transcript(s) do not match exactly as stated above, you must petition for equivalency.)
Desirable Qualifications
  • Experience and skill incorporating elements of diversity, equity, and inclusion into all areas of responsibility;
  • Recent experience working with African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Latinx, Native American, and other racially minoritized students in the classroom and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusion of these groups in higher education shape patterns of participation and outcomes;
  • Willingness to examine and remediate one's instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized students;
  • Related work and professional experience;
  • Experience working with students of various cultural, gender, age, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds, students with disabilities;
  • Experience working with traditionally underrepresented student populations, such as students of color and foster youth, and the ability to support students across sociocultural and socioeconomic diversities;
  • Experience in facilitating multicultural and cross-cultural communication with sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, gender, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students;
  • Experience with, and sensitivity to, under-prepared and high-need students at the community college;
  • Demonstrated ability and desire to work collaboratively with faculty and staff to enhance instruction, curriculum, student learning support and student success;
  • Demonstrated ability to work with computers, and other technologies, which are utilized in providing high-quality instruction and support to students.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students and staff;
  • Knowledge of current assessment methods and materials; and
  • Knowledge of the community college and its mission and goals.

Salary and Benefits
  • Newly hired part-time faculty will be placed on step one (1) of the Part-Time Faculty Salary Schedule
  • All salary classification placements on the salary schedule will be based on education and experience (where applicable) as outlined in the Part-Time Faculty Salary Classifications
  • Sick leave accrual is based on assignment hours

For more information on salary and benefits, please refer to the SCCCD & SCFT Part-Time Faculty Agreement
Selection Procedure
The selection and hiring process for part-time faculty positions is governed by the hiring department. Should there be an interest in your application, the hiring department will contact you directly with any questions and/or to extend an opportunity to interview.
Please note: This position does not have a closing date and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. By applying for this position, you understand that you will be placed in a continuous pool. Start dates may vary. If at any time you are no longer interested in this position, please withdraw your application. Your application will remain on file for 18 months. If you are not interviewed/selected for a position within the 18 months and still wish to pursue employment, a new application will be required.
State Center Community College District is an equal opportunity employer. It is our pledge to treat all applicants fairly and equitably in the recruitment and selection process. We endeavor to be a service-minded organization and respond to the needs of our applicants. SCCCD EEO Plan
Additional Information
Continuous Recruitment
This posting has been created to establish an applicant pool for part-time faculty positions. Applications will be reviewed by members of the hiring department when vacancies arise.
Additional Information about the Position
About the College
Located in the heart of California, Clovis Community College is one of the newest and fastest growing community colleges in California. Clovis Community College offers quality education in a friendly, innovative, and contemporary setting to students from the Fresno, Clovis, and foothill communities. Accredited in 2015, the College's culture is based on a commitment to and a vision for creating and maintaining a collaborative teaching and learning environment that fosters equitable student achievement and academic excellence.
The College's instructional and student services units are united by the common goal of providing exemplary academic programs and support services tailored to meet the needs of its diverse student population and its communities. The College mission and vision reflects this ambitious and inspiring goal.
Our Mission
Creating Opportunities - One Student at a Time
  • We honor diversity and serve all students of our community;
  • We promote opportunities for success and wellness through full access to programs and services, and we provide comprehensive student support to achieve equity;
  • We foster critical, creative, and engaged thinking through education based on integrity, generosity, and accountability;
  • We support student success along pathways to certificates, degrees, and transfer programs, preparing student for thriving futures;
  • We build community partnerships to enhance student learning and success, thereby advancing economic vitality in the community;
  • We engage in reflective research and innovation focused on learning and student success.

Clovis Community College continues to make history with many accolades and accomplishments, because of its emphasis on excellence and student success, and recently had its accreditation reaffirmed for seven-years by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC). Additional awards and accomplishments:
  • Invited to apply for the 2023 Aspen Prize as one of the top 150 community colleges nationwide;
  • Awarded "Champion for Higher Education," for exemplary work in awarding associate degrees for transfer for 4 years in a row in 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021 by the Campaign for College Opportunity; and
  • Selected Top 10 Finalist for the National Bellwether Award in 2018 , out of nearly 400 nominations submitted nationwide, for our English Department's collaboration with Clovis West High School;
  • Earned the following rankings out of 116 California Community Colleges (Data source: California Community College's Student Success Metrics):
    • #1 in rate of transfer to UCs and CSUs in 2019-20;
    • #1 in rate of transfer to any 4 year institution in 2019-20;
    • #1 in rate of transfer to a 4 year institution for Hispanic students in 2019-20; and
    • #2 in rate of students becoming employed after exiting in 2019-20.

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