Geography Instructor

We are seeking a highly qualified Instructor in Geography to join our team at the Ventura County Community College District. As an Instructor in Geography, you will be responsible for teaching and mentoring students in the field of geography, developing curriculum, and assessing student learning outcomes.

The Instructor in Geography will provide academic instruction to students through lecture, lab, or performance courses, assessing and developing cognitive abilities, communication skills, and higher-order thinking skills among students. The successful candidate will also advise and instruct students regarding programs of study, other institutions of higher education, lifelong learning resources, and effective study skills, referring students to support services, programs, resources, and other professionals as appropriate.

• Provide academic instruction to students through lecture, lab, or performance courses
• Assess and develop cognitive abilities, communication skills, and higher-order thinking skills among students
• Advise and instruct students regarding programs of study, other institutions of higher education, lifelong learning resources, and effective study skills
• Refer students to support services, programs, resources, and other professionals as appropriate
• Maintain current, accurate records of course enrollment, attendance, student academic progress, course curriculum, and student learning outcomes
• Prepare and submit data and reports related to course and student progress in a timely manner
• Evaluate and select instructional materials such as textbooks, manuals, software, and tools in collaboration, as appropriate, with discipline faculty
• Order instructional materials according to campus bookstore procedure to ensure timely delivery
• Revise and update course content and materials of instruction in accordance with new theory, application, and industry developments within the discipline or area of specialization
• Update syllabi; collaborate with discipline faculty on a regular basis to assess and revise measurable student performance indicators for each course
• May participate in curriculum and program development; may provide input into the development of student learning outcomes
• May attend and participate on committees and in department, division, campus, and district meetings
• May participate in articulation and matriculation related activities
• May provide work direction to others
• Perform related duties as assigned

• Candidates must possess the minimum qualifications for the discipline as approved by the California Community Colleges Board of Governors and defined in the Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges handbook
• Master's in geography OR Bachelor's in geography AND Master's in geology, history, meteorology or oceanography OR the equivalent; OR possession of a valid California Community College Teaching Credential appropriate to the discipline
• All coursework must be from a recognized accredited college or university
• If you have completed coursework at a foreign institution that is not recognized as accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the U.S. Department of Education, you must include a full evaluation of the foreign transcript with your application materials

The selection process for this position will include a review of applications, followed by an interview with the hiring committee. The successful candidate will be selected based on their qualifications, experience, and fit with the district's mission and values.

To apply for this position, please submit the following documents with your application:

• A completed Ventura County Community College Employment Application
• A cover letter that includes your name, the position and locations for which you are applying, and a statement of your sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, social, economic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students
• A resume
• Letters of recommendation (recommended but not required)
• A Supplemental Questionnaire for Equivalency (if applicable)
• Complete official or unofficial college/university transcripts

Please note that only complete application packets that include the required documents will be reviewed. The hiring committee will not have access to materials kept in District personnel files, such as transcripts, and such materials will not be considered unless they are included in your application packet.