Instructor in Earth and Physical Science (FAC3332)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential Functions –

• Beginning with the fall semester 2025-26, the primary teaching assignment will be in teaching physical science, geology, and weather and climate lectures and labs.  Assignments may include evening courses and teaching via alternative delivery systems, such as online, ITV, or telecourses.
• Plan, implement, and sponsor appropriate activities to supplement instruction.
• Assist in selecting textbooks, developing curricula, completing reports, tracking and entering assessment data.
• Maintain evaluation and attendance records as requested by the department and/or Vice President of Academic Affairs.
• Maintain skills in teaching methods and course development as recommended by HutchCC.
• Participate, as possible, in faculty development activities at the college and within state and regional organizations.
• Serve actively on institutional committees.
• Maintain records and files as requested by the department and/or Vice President of Academic Affairs. 
• Arrive on time for work, attend work regularly, and successfully complete the responsibilities of the position.
• Comply with HutchCC policies, procedures, and practices.

Secondary –

• May advise prospective and enrolled students in the proper curricula.
• May mentor honors students.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Department Chairperson or the Vice President of Academic Affairs or as specified in the local Master Agreement.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree in Geology or Physical Science required;
• Post-secondary teaching experience preferred.
• Computer literacy required.
• Evidence of professional involvement is valued.

• Ability to incorporate study skills, adult learning theory, and teaching/learning strategies to improve student persistence and retention.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships with staff, students, faculty and other HutchCC stakeholders.
• Ability to plan, revise, and update curricula.
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse ethnic, racial, socioeconomic, gender and disabilities populations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in a student-centered environment.
• Ability to be attentive to detail, to accurately follow written and oral instructions, and to work independently.
• Excellent organizational skills and willingness to collaborate.
• Experience in student recruitment is preferred.
• Physical requirements include excellent written, verbal and listening communication skills; ability to understand words and respond effectively and appropriately; use appropriate judgment and to apply tact and courtesy in difficult situations; visual acuity to view a computer terminal. Light/Indoor work environment.
• Mental requirements include the ability to learn and comprehend basic instructions about the position. 
• Physical and mental qualifications must be performed with or without a reasonable accommodation. 
• The qualifications listed are guidelines for selection purposes; alternative qualifications may be substituted if sufficient to perform the duties.

SALARY and STATUS:

The salary is determined per the 2025-26 Hiring Salary Schedule in the local HutchCC Master Agreement. This full-time faculty position is nine months annual (based on contract renewal), due process rights eligible, benefit eligible, and exempt.  For a copy of the hiring schedule for this position, please see the attached schedule, or you may visit the following address:  http://www.hutchcc.edu/hiring-schedule

Transcripts – The hired candidate will be required to submit official, non-issued to student, transcripts.

Start date: 2025 Fall semester