University of California
Geology Instructor (Full-Time, Tenure-Track) Clovis Community College
University of California, Fresno, California, United States, 93650
Geology Instructor (Full-Time, Tenure-Track) – Clovis Community College
Announcement Information
Posting Number: AA2025-2053
Campus Location: Clovis Community College
Start Date: 08/05/2026
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. The successful candidate will be an equity-minded leader committed to student success achieved through collaboration with faculty, staff, students and community partners who are also dedicated to closing equity gaps.
Understands the importance of holding ourselves accountable as educators for closing equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices;
Reframes inequities as a problem of practice and views the elimination of inequities as an individual and collective responsibility;
Encourages positive race-consciousness and embraces human difference;
Supports institutional practices that both develop and sustain culturally responsive teaching and learning environments;
Strategically builds support for and participation in equity-related initiatives across both internal and external communities.
Responsibilities
Teach lecture and laboratory courses in geology as assigned.
Maintain equipment and instruments used in teaching geology.
Teach the principles and applications of geology.
Assist in the coordination and maintenance of laboratory facilities.
Participate in the accreditation process.
Serve on and attend department, college, and district committees as needed.
Participate in program review, student learning outcome development and assessment to improve student learning, curriculum development and revision, and support of adjunct faculty.
Develop and utilize classroom and online technology.
Participate in student recruiting activities.
Coordinate scheduling of classes with colleagues, including those in other disciplines.
Teach in a variety of instructional settings and times, including evening and weekend, online or off‑campus, and large‑group instruction classes as needed.
Other duties and responsibilities of instructors as required by Administrative Regulation 7122.
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 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
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 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.
Willingness to examine and remediate one's instructional, relational, and classroom practices to better engage and support racially minoritized students.
Related work and professional experience.
Experience working with students of various cultural, gender, age, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds, including disabled students.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students and staff.
Potential for contribution to institutional vitality and growth.
Knowledge of the community college mission and goals.
Conditions of Employment 178 duty days per year.
Salary and Benefits Annual salary ranges from $71,054 to $106,970 based on education and experience (duty days prorated). An annual doctoral stipend of $2,419 is available. Fringe benefits include medical, dental, vision coverage for employee and dependents, and life insurance. Employees are members of the California State Teacher’s Retirement System (CalSTRS).
Selection Procedure
Applications screened by Human Resources for completeness and minimum qualifications.
Selection advisory committee reviews qualified candidates and determines interview invites.
Interviews are tentatively scheduled as follows (details provided in the application portal).
Interviewees receive a teaching demonstration and writing prompt if applicable.
Selected candidates forwarded to the Vice President and College President for final interviews.
Hiring recommendation made by College President to the Board of Trustees for final approval.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement State Center Community College District is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering innovation and inclusivity. We respond proactively to the diverse needs of the community and welcome individuals excited to join our District’s purpose to support student success both locally and globally. United, we the faculty, classified professionals and administrators pledge to treat all applicants and employees fairly and equitably.
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Posting Number: AA2025-2053
Campus Location: Clovis Community College
Start Date: 08/05/2026
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. The successful candidate will be an equity-minded leader committed to student success achieved through collaboration with faculty, staff, students and community partners who are also dedicated to closing equity gaps.
Understands the importance of holding ourselves accountable as educators for closing equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices;
Reframes inequities as a problem of practice and views the elimination of inequities as an individual and collective responsibility;
Encourages positive race-consciousness and embraces human difference;
Supports institutional practices that both develop and sustain culturally responsive teaching and learning environments;
Strategically builds support for and participation in equity-related initiatives across both internal and external communities.
Responsibilities
Teach lecture and laboratory courses in geology as assigned.
Maintain equipment and instruments used in teaching geology.
Teach the principles and applications of geology.
Assist in the coordination and maintenance of laboratory facilities.
Participate in the accreditation process.
Serve on and attend department, college, and district committees as needed.
Participate in program review, student learning outcome development and assessment to improve student learning, curriculum development and revision, and support of adjunct faculty.
Develop and utilize classroom and online technology.
Participate in student recruiting activities.
Coordinate scheduling of classes with colleagues, including those in other disciplines.
Teach in a variety of instructional settings and times, including evening and weekend, online or off‑campus, and large‑group instruction classes as needed.
Other duties and responsibilities of instructors as required by Administrative Regulation 7122.
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 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
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 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.
Willingness to examine and remediate one's instructional, relational, and classroom practices to better engage and support racially minoritized students.
Related work and professional experience.
Experience working with students of various cultural, gender, age, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds, including disabled students.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students and staff.
Potential for contribution to institutional vitality and growth.
Knowledge of the community college mission and goals.
Conditions of Employment 178 duty days per year.
Salary and Benefits Annual salary ranges from $71,054 to $106,970 based on education and experience (duty days prorated). An annual doctoral stipend of $2,419 is available. Fringe benefits include medical, dental, vision coverage for employee and dependents, and life insurance. Employees are members of the California State Teacher’s Retirement System (CalSTRS).
Selection Procedure
Applications screened by Human Resources for completeness and minimum qualifications.
Selection advisory committee reviews qualified candidates and determines interview invites.
Interviews are tentatively scheduled as follows (details provided in the application portal).
Interviewees receive a teaching demonstration and writing prompt if applicable.
Selected candidates forwarded to the Vice President and College President for final interviews.
Hiring recommendation made by College President to the Board of Trustees for final approval.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement State Center Community College District is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering innovation and inclusivity. We respond proactively to the diverse needs of the community and welcome individuals excited to join our District’s purpose to support student success both locally and globally. United, we the faculty, classified professionals and administrators pledge to treat all applicants and employees fairly and equitably.
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