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Posting Details
Posting Summary
Position Title
Geology Instructor - (Temporary, Part-Time Pool)
Posting Type
Wide Distribution
Department
Earth Sciences
Campus
Ocean Campus
Location
Job Category
Faculty (Credit Program)
Salary (Applicant View)
Compensation is determined in accordance with the City College of San Francisco Faculty Salary Schedule for Pay-by-workload assignments. The workload compensation upon entry currently ranges from $2,163.36 to $3,302.80 per workload unit, depending upon placement.
Appointment Type
Faculty - Part-Time Pool
Full Time/Part Time
Part Time
Start Date
End Date
Position Description
The Earth Sciences department at City College of San Francisco is currently seeking to hire part-time Geology faculty to provide instruction in a broad number of areas. We primarily serve students seeking transfer degrees. Instructors can expect to work with students at various learning levels in a collaborative department environment and work on furthering the goals of the college.
Job Duties
1. Teach one or more of the following college-level courses in the Earth Sciences Department:

1. Climate Change
2. Environmental Geology
3. Environmental Geology Lab
4. Historical Geology
5. Historical Geology Lab
6. Physical Geology
7. Physical Geology Lab
8. Oceanography
9. Oceanography Lab

2. Teach hybrid, online and/or multiple CCSF instructional sites.
3. Perform duties associated with instruction and assessing student progress which include, but are not limited to, grading, required recordkeeping, evaluating and reporting student learning outcomes, etc.
4. Participate in departmental functions, such as staff meetings, curriculum development, and assessment of student learning outcomes.
5. Support and engage in an innovative culture of culturally responsive, inclusive and anti-racist practices as it relates to student success with an awareness of student equity gaps.
6. Participate in ongoing training on diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism to center pedagogy.
7. Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities to work with community college students with disabilities, various sexual orientations, and diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds (Required).
2. Earned Master's Degree in Geology, Geophysics, Earth Sciences, Meteorology, Oceanography or Paleontology, from an accredited institution; OR THE EQUIVALENT;
OR
Bachelor's in Geology from an accredited institution AND Master's in Geography, Physics, or Geochemistry from an accredited institution; OR THE EQUIVALENT.
[The degree major(s) posted on an applicant's transcript(s) must be exactly as listed above under the degree requirements. Otherwise applicant must claim education equivalency for the formal educational requirement. Applicants who are currently enrolled in Ph.D. programs that do not award a master's degree also need to claim education equivalency. The "Faculty Equivalency Application Form" is available on the left side margin. This form will be considered as part of the application materials and must be submitted on or before the filing deadline as indicated on this job posting.]
[If you have previously gone through the education equivalency for this same subject area from City College of San Francisco OR you have obtained the clarification of your "major" from the department chair/dean of the institution you attended in order to meet the minimum qualification for this job posting, you must submit a copy of the information. When attaching this document, please use the "Equivalency Application Form" link.]
Desirable Qualifications
1. Master's thesis and/or professional experience that included a field investigation.
2. Previous demonstrated teaching experience at the college level in one or more of the following courses:

1. Climate Change
2. Environmental Geology
3. Environmental Geology Lab
4. Historical Geology
5. Historical Geology Lab
6. Physical Geology
7. Physical Geology Lab
8. Oceanography
9. Oceanography Lab

3. Public outreach, professional publications, and/or other teaching experience.
4. Demonstrated commitment to improving instruction and student assessment methodologies through professional development.
5. Experience organizing and leading field trips and field research experiences with students.
6. Demonstrated ability to teach students with widely varying abilities and levels of preparation.
7. Demonstrated ability to work professionally and effectively with colleagues.
8. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in oral and written English.
9. Familiarity with and commitment to the mission and functions of a community college.
10. Demonstrated instructional experience at the university or college level using culturally responsive pedagogy.
11. Demonstrated experience with and knowledge of inequities in higher education and a commitment to rectifying policies and processes that restrict access for historically minoritized and disproportionately impacted students.
12. Experience applying culturally responsive pedagogy at the university or college level.
Benefits
Application Procedure
To apply for this posting, start by completing an online Faculty Position Application Form at http://jobs.ccsf.edu. To be considered a candidate for this posting, the following materials must be submitted and received by the Human Resources Department on or before 11:59 p.m. of the posting filing deadline. Substitution of required document(s) is not permitted.
Applicant: Please do not send any application materials to the Department Chair. Human Resources Department is not responsible for any documents addressed and/or sent to the Department Chair.
1. A detailed letter expressing interest in the position, indicating specifically how the minimum qualifications and as many as possible of the desirable qualifications will be fulfilled. Minimum and desirable qualifications are listed in this posting. The letter should also address the applicant's background and skills in the areas stated in the Examples of Duties.
2. A current resume summarizing educational background, teaching experience, and related work experience.
3. A City College of San Francisco Electronic Faculty Position Application completed in full and applied to this specific posting online. The statement "See Resume" is not acceptable.
4. Three (3) current references - Names and contact information. The list of references must include current supervisors/employers, or other professionals, who have knowledge of the responsibilities/duties specific to this type of position.
5. Copies of transcripts verifying the degrees and majors as listed on applicant's CCSF Application Form; official transcripts and actual verification of work experience will be required at a later date. [NOTE: Degrees and majors must be posted on transcripts to be considered in the application process. Foreign degree(s) must be evaluated before an application can be processed. Foreign Degree Evaluation sources information is located on the left side margin.]
6. Diversity Statement: Separate from your letter of interest, submit a concise response using only one page to discuss how your course content and teaching methods meet the needs of culturally and academically diverse learners. List classes or professional development activities you have participated in that directly relate to working with diverse student populations. (Note: Substitution of "diversity statement" with a "teaching philosophy" document will be automatically disqualified.)
Applicants bear the sole responsibility for ensuring that all application materials are complete when submitted and are received by the Human Resources Department by 11:59 p.m. on the posting filing deadline. Postmarks will not be honored. Emails are not acceptable. Incomplete application packages will not be considered. All application materials become the property of the City College of San Francisco and will not be returned. Application files for this posting will not be considered for other postings.
For additional assistance, please call Human Resources Department at (415) 452-7660.
ADA Statement
Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation to participate in this hiring process should contact the Human Resources Department at workrestrictions@ccsf.edu to make the necessary arrangements. Please be aware that verification of a covered disability under the ADA may be required.
Selection Procedure/Conditions of Employment
Applicants who meet all minimum qualifications and have all required application documents in the CCSF Human Resources Department on or before the filing deadline will be included in the initial review processes to be conducted by the Search Committee. A reasonable number of applicants who are judged by the Committee as best matching the requirements of the position will be invited for a personal interview with the Search Committee. An additional interview will be offered to applicants who are advanced beyond the initial interviews (full-time position only).
Employees must satisfy all the pre-employment requirements for a CCSF Release to Work Authorization Certificate prior to appointment which include, but are not limited to, tuberculosis clearance (EC 87408.6), fingerprinting processing, and verification of their legal right to work in the United States.
City College of San Francisco reserves the right at its sole discretion to modify or to rescind this job posting at any time without prior notice.
EEO Statement
It is the policy of the City College of San Francisco to provide all persons with equal employment and educational opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, religion, age, gender, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, disability or AIDS/HIV status, medical conditions, gender identity, or status as a Vietnam-Era veteran. These categories specifically include status as a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning person in any District program or activity. For further information, contact the Human Resources Department at OCRcompliance@ccsf.edu.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
AC00204P
Job Open Date
02/05/2026
Application Review Date
Job Close Date
02/05/2027
Open Until Filled
No
Contact
Linda Nguyen, Human Resources
Contact Phone/Extension
Contact Email
hnnguyen@ccsf.edu
Special Instructions to Applicant
City College of San Francisco will accept applications with all required supporting documentation at any time until the posting close date. Screening and interviews can be conducted at any point in time as the department desires; a part-time hiring pool or pools will be developed and be in effect for a one-year period from which temporary appointments will be made on an as-needed basis.