Job Description

Transforming lives through learning isnt just the vision of the Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District. It happens every day with our 30,000 students who take the first step in their higher education, become trained for a new career, or learn knowledge that transforms their world perspective.

The Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District honors a diverse academic community and fosters equity mindedness across our institutions. As such, the District is committed to eliminating achievement gaps among different student groups by promoting a culture of appreciation for diversity, equity, inclusivity, and social justice, and continuously examining our processes and practices through an equity lens. 

The District provides an excellent health and welfare benefits package to its employees.  We take care of our employees and have continued to offer medical, dental and vision coverage to eligible employees and their dependents at no charge for any of the plans we offer.

Become a part of this dedicated team in beautiful San Diego County!

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Job Summary

Application Deadline: Monday, October 7, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.

NOTE: Application materials that are submitted on the last day of application and are timed out will not be accepted.

Department: Math, Science and Engineering

Months worked out of the year: 10 months

FTE: 1.00

Starting Salary Range:
$70,559 (Class II, Step 6) - $97,415 (Class VII, Step 10) Annually
Based on education and experience

Anticipated Start Date: January 2025

Job Description

WHO WE ARE SEEKING:

Cuyamaca College is a small, community-centered college committed to equity, excellence, and social justice. We offer a rich environment for Earth Science education, including a nature preserve, NOAA weather station, aquariums and terrariums, and an on-campus Kumeyaay village. Cuyamaca College seeks a passionate and dedicated Earth Science Professor with an emphasis on Native & Environmental Science to lead our Earth Science Department. This tenure-track position will redesign and expand our Earth Science program by integrating Western and Native scientific perspectives. To enhance interdisciplinary learning and program development, this position will foster connections with Physics, Engineering, Biology, Computer Science, Ornamental Horticulture, and Kumeyaay Studies.

The successful candidate will develop and maintain a comprehensive earth science curriculum, design laboratory exercises, coordinate field study opportunities, engage in community outreach, and promote sustainability practices. Responsibilities include developing courses in alignment with Kumeyaay Studies, supporting the California Indian Education Act (AB 1703), and enhancing educational experiences through equity and inclusivity. The position involves collaboration with other departments, supporting historically marginalized groups, and contributing to the college's mission of increasing equitable access, eliminating equity gaps, and promoting environmental sustainability.

We seek applicants committed to professional development in equity and diversity, active curriculum development, and supporting students from historically marginalized groups. Candidates should be enthusiastic about these interdisciplinary and culturally enriching responsibilities and eager to contribute to our diverse student population's academic and cultural growth, in line with Cuyamaca College's mission to advance equity and social justice through student-centered and innovative education.

Necessary Qualifications:

• Academic Preparation for teaching and developing curriculum in Earth Science to include geography, geology, and oceanography for general education or transfer majors.

• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate Earth Science concepts to students at all levels, including experience teaching in an active and collaborative learning environment.

• The ability to develop and maintain laboratory exercises and field study opportunities for hands-on learning in Earth Science, working in collaboration with colleagues or lab technician support.

• Experience or willingness to engage in public outreach and community education initiatives related to Earth Science, particularly with local indigenous communities.

• Ability to teach Earth Science courses that center Native American perspectives and Indigenous ecological knowledge, sustainability practices, and environmental awareness.

• Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, language, ability or ability status, gender identity and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff.

• Skills and experience to motivate students from a broad spectrum of academic, socioeconomic, cultural, language, ability or ability status, gender identity and ethnic backgrounds.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with colleagues at all levels.

• Ability or willingness to develop a fully integrated Modern (Western) and Traditional (Indigenous) science course in collaboration with Kumeyaay Studies.

• Proficiency in or willingness to learn current technology and software relevant to Earth Science education and research, such as GIS (Geographic Information Systems), remote sensing, and data analysis tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in additional languages to support diverse student populations and community outreach efforts.

• Experience in developing courses that incorporate indigenous scientific perspectives and methodologies, as well as adapting curriculum to reflect the diversity of Cuyamacas student population.

• Ability to design and implement hands-on learning experiences in Earth Science, using the Kumeyaay village, the nature preserve, classroom aquariums and terrariums, and the rich natural environment of San Diego County.

• Ability to foster long-term relationships and trust with Native communities for educational program development.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under administrative leadership, it is the responsibility of the regular/contract college instructor to participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs, courses, and other experiences that will directly result in the educational growth of the students and support advancement of the visions, missions, and values of the colleges and District. To view the job description in its entirety, including specific responsibilities, please follow this link: View Job Description.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: APPLICANTS MUST MEET ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA

Masters in geology, geophysics, earth sciences, meteorology, oceanography or paleontology.

OR

Bachelors in geology AND Masters in geography, physics, or geochemistry

OR

The equivalent.  If you are applying based on “the equivalent”, you will need to complete an Equivalency Determination Form. This form MUST be submitted as part of the application procedures. Click on the link for EQUIVALENCY INSTRUCTIONS and the EQUIVALENCY DETERMINATION FORM Link Here.

Additional Information

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• Cover letter of no more than 2 pages addressing your qualifications for this position specifically including how you would integrate modern and traditional (native) sciences into the curriculum.

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