Job Description

About Raritan Valley Community College:

Ranked by BestColleges.com and Niche.com as the #1 community college in New Jersey, Raritan Valley Community College has been serving as an academic and cultural center for Somerset and Hunterdon County residents for 50 years. The College has been nationally recognized for its service to the community, environmental stewardship, and commitment to diversity. It is home to a Planetarium, Science Education Institute and 3M Observatory, a 1,000-seat Theatre, an Honors College for high achieving students and much more.

The College offers more than 90 associate degrees and certificates, as well as career training, small business assistance through the Small Business Development Center, professional development, and adult and youth personal enrichment courses. RVCC is located at 118 Lamington Road in Branchburg, NJ. For further information, visit www.raritanval.edu.

 
Job Description:

As an adjunct instructor you will teach Introduction to Geology.  This course is a study of the earth's structure, composition and history; processes which shape the earth's surface, such as glaciation, crustal movements and tectonics, erosion, and sedimentation; fossil study; classification and characterization of rocks; applied geology of mineral, energy, water and ocean resources; and of natural hazards. 

Laboratory activities include rock classification, air photo and topographic map interpretation, practical problems in environmental geology, and trips to field locations in New Jersey. 

One Saturday field trip required.

Positions are located on the Main RVCC Campus unless otherwise noted.

 
Requirements:

Minimum of Master's Degree in Geology, Earth Science, or a related field required.
Teaching experience is strongly preferred, college level is preferred.

Application Instructions:

RVCC's starting rate and rank are commensurate with educational qualifications and experience.

For consideration of the above position, please submit your cover letter, resume and unofficial transcripts online, by clicking the "apply now" button. We regret that we are unable to respond to each and every resume received. Only those candidates of interest will be contacted directly.

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