Geology Adjunct Faculty

About Onondaga Community College:

Onondaga Community College, located in Syracuse, NY, is a college of the State University of New York (SUNY) system and one of 30 locally sponsored community colleges throughout New York State. Onondaga County is our sponsor. We offer two-year degree programs that serve as transfer opportunities to baccalaureate degree programs at four-year campuses or for direct entry to the workforce. We also offer certificate programs that can generally be completed in one year. Onondaga is a diverse educational learning community. We are committed to creating and maintaining an atmosphere where individuality is not only recognized - but encouraged - to contribute to the fabric of the campus environment. We continue to serve the educational and economic development needs of the region and proudly boast more than 40,000 alumni.

Job Description:

The Mathematics & Natural Sciences Department at Onondaga Community College seeks Adjunct Geology instructors for day, evening, and/or weekend teaching assignments. Need varies by semester but is most commonly for instructors who are qualified to teach:

• GEO 106: Environmental Geology
• SUS 101: Intro Sustainability
• AES 105: Introduction to Oceanography

Adjunct instructors at OCC may be asked to teach either the lecture or laboratory components of a course, are expected to develop their own course materials (e.g. lecture materials, assignments, quizzes, and exams) with the guidance of Full-time natural science faculty and must follow college-approved course outlines for each course. A typical semester teaching load may involve a lecture section that meets two or three times a week plus one or two associated lab sections that meet once a week (comprised of the same students from lecture).

Requirements:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Master's degree in Geology from an accredited college, university or foreign equivalency, or Master's degree in a related physical science discipline that includes 18 hours of graduate Geology coursework.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong candidates will have some experience teaching at the community college level and working with diverse populations of students, especially underrepresented students.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish. English and another language will be considered.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Must have computer skills to include knowledgeable use of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Show proficiency in oral and written communications with the ability to generate high-quality classroom materials.
• Demonstrate the ability to clearly and engagingly present information, lead class activities, and facilitate student learning.
• Have leadership abilities to guide students in hands-on, design, or technology management in the laboratory setting.
• Demonstrate commitment to student success and academic excellence.

Additional Information:

• Adjunct rate of pay for the 26/27 academic year is $1,527/credit hour. Classes will be assigned on an as needed basis dependent upon enrollment.
• Adjuncts are eligible to participate in the NYS Teacher's Retirement System.

Application Instructions:

• To be considered, please submit a resume, cover letter and unofficial transcript at time of application, including availability to teach.
• The three (3) references listed on the application must be professional references, two of which must be current or former supervisors. Finalists will be contacted prior to reference checking.
• Offers are contingent on the completion of a post-offer background check, and official transcripts are required upon hire.

Please note: If hired, official transcripts will be required.

Please contact hr@sunyocc.edu if you have questions.