Professor, Earth and Environmental Sciences

ACADEMIC AFFAIRS ANNOUNCES AN OPENING IN STEM

POSITION: Professor, Earth and Environmental Sciences (Temporary)

Description:

Develop and teach undergraduate physics, physical science, earth science, and/or environmental science courses. Curriculum development is also an essential part of this position's responsibilities and will be performed in a collaborative manner with the Program Coordinator. Report directly to the Dean, STEM. Teach assigned courses in accordance with the course syllabi and the schedule of classes; administer final exams in accordance with published schedule unless an exception is approved in writing by the Division Dean. Participate in the revision of existing course syllabi or write new ones. Cooperate with other professors in carrying out instructional procedures agreed upon. Recommend textbook change. Maintain daily attendance records of students. Maintain accurate scholastic records of students enrolled in classes and submit grade reports according to the schedule of the Division Dean. Assist as assigned by the Division Dean as a member of faculty committees. Attend all scheduled faculty meetings. Teach a minimum of fifteen credit hours per semester. Schedule at least 12.5 office hours per week and post on the faculty member's office door. Provide a copy of office hour schedule to the Division Dean. Carry out other duties as assigned by the Division Dean or Program Coordinator. Maintain the same high standards of excellence for directed-study and on-line courses as the standards applied in the regular classroom. When laboratories and classrooms are open, it is the responsibility of the professor involved to supervise student use of these facilities. If the professor cannot be present, arrangements for supervision must be made with another faculty member, laboratory supervisor, or the Division Dean.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's Degree in the discipline or related area, OR Master's Degree plus 18 graduate hours in the discipline or related area. Two (2) years' teaching experience. Excellent oral/written communication skills are needed to interact with and teach students of varying socio-economic backgrounds. A successful candidate will be able to plan and carry out effective instructional lessons and utilize instructional technology. Proficiency with computers and MS Office (Word and Outlook). Light carrying up to 10 lbs. and light lifting up to10 lbs. required. Ability to reach above shoulder. Periods of time spent sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, bending and stooping. Mobility to move from building to building on-campus and to visit off-campus sites/facilities.

Desired Qualifications:

Three (3) years college-level teaching experience. Experience/education/training related to working at a community college. A profound desire to teach freshman and sophomore level science courses. Experience using laboratories/computers to supplement classroom instruction. Ability to teach students to use GIS, Matlab, and Python. An earned PhD in an Earth Science or closely related discipline.

Application Deadline: October 28, 2025

Please submit application materials as requested. The original signed Rose State College application form and unofficial degree conferring transcripts must be received by this office for formal consideration; however, should an offer of employment be extended, official transcripts are required.

Candidate selected will serve a probationary period. All finalists may be subject to a background check.

(POSTED ON October 14, 2025)

Must be eligible to work in the United States

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An Equal Opportunity Employer

In accordance with the American with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided upon written requires.

EMPLOYEE RELATIONS

6420 SE 15TH STREET - MIDWEST CITY, OK

Benefits

401k, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Medical Insurance, Vision

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