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Earth/Planetary Sciences Instructor
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Position Number: 1340802
Location: Santa Barbara, CA
Position Type: Science

Full-Time Faculty
Earth/Planetary Sciences
Please apply at https://jobs.sbcc.edu/postings/2176

A message from Dr. Anthony E. Beebe, Superintendent/President, Santa Barbara City College –

Santa Barbara City College has created a unique academic culture, which has been recognized with numerous accolades and awards. This includes the 2013 Aspen Award for Community College Excellence in, among other things, increased levels of access and success for marginalized students.

I highlight to you the profound commitment the College has to academic excellence, diversity, equity, and inclusion among our faculty, staff, and students. As a community, we believe diversity comes in many forms. We understand individuals are multidimensional, shaped by the intersections of a variety of life experiences and factors. We recognize and challenge the inequities that stem from the complex world in which we live and embrace the many facets of people that make up our wonderful College.

Consequently, we seek College employees who will take responsibility for equitable outcomes and successful pathways for our students. We seek staff and faculty who embrace our commitments.

November 8, 2018
Job # 11/18-R7
Application Deadline: Completed online applications must be submitted by Monday, January 14, 2019 @ 11:59 PM PST.

Essential Functions of Position:
Commencing Fall 2019, a full-time, tenure-track Geology faculty position will be available in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences. The Department seeks a broadly trained geologist with a strong commitment to students and teaching. Primary teaching responsibilities will include some combination of lecture and laboratory sections in Environmental Geology, Physical Geology, and 5-day field courses (Eastern Sierra and Death Valley). Depending on background, teaching assignments could also include additional multi-day field courses, including Western Sierra, Colorado Plateau, Hawaii, and Summer Field Mapping, as well as Historical Geology, Oceanography, Energy and Natural Resources, National Parks, California Geology, Dinosaurs, Mineralogy, and Petrology. Involvement in departmental high-impact practices that promote student engagement, such as mentoring/advising students, coordinating club activities on and off campus, leading local field trips, supervising student internships, etc. is an essential part of this position. Other responsibilities include full participation and co-leadership in department activities and projects, the maintenance of office hours, and participation in the governance of the college via committee assignments.

Minimum Qualifications: 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.

The candidate must meet one of these criteria:
1. Master's in geology, geophysics, earth sciences, meteorology, oceanography, or paleontology OR
2. Bachelor's in geology AND
3. Master's in geography, physics, or geochemistry OR
4. Combination of education and other accomplishments that is equivalent to the above. (If claiming equivalency, attach a separate statement that presents the basis for this claim and submit supporting evidence, e.g., transcripts, publications, and other work products.); OR
5. Possession of a lifetime California Community College Instructor Credential in Earth Sciences, including Geography, Geology, and Geophysics.

If the title of your degree as stated on your transcripts does not exactly match one of the degree titles listed in the minimum qualifications, you must complete an equivalency statement and attach it in the "Equivalency field" under the documents needed to apply. Degree titles that are not an exact match will not be considered outside of the equivalency process.

Desirable Qualifications:
Experience utilizing high-impact practices to promote student engagement.
Experience mentoring/advising Earth Science majors in their academic and career tracks.
Experience developing and maintaining successful programs.
Experience leading field courses.
Experience using technology both in and out of the classroom.
Experience working with initiatives and practices that improve equity.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with students and colleagues.
Demonstrated excellence in teaching.

Salary & Personnel Benefits:
The current salary schedule range for an entering tenure-track faculty member is $60,856 - $95,406 plus an earned doctoral bonus of $3,042.80. Depending on the entry step, the faculty member advances one-step each year and has the potential to reach the current maximum step of $121,454, depending on the educational level attained. Starting salary is commensurate with academic preparation and full-time related, paid experience. In addition to salary, each full-time employee participates in a "cafeteria style" health and welfare benefits program.

Required Application Documents: (The following required documents must be submitted electronically via the online application system.)

1. Online District Application form @ https://jobs.sbcc.edu/postings/2176
2. Cover letter addressing the applicant's experience and the desirable qualifications listed in this announcement.
3. CV or Resume.
4. Within the online application is a required supplemental question on diversity. The committee will be reviewing your answer as part of the screening process. Please take your time and answer the question thoroughly
5. Copy of an unofficial college/university transcript, which verify minimum qualifications.
Transcripts must show the degree title and the date the degree was conferred or the degree will not be considered for the purpose of determining if you meet minimum qualifications. If the qualifying degree has yet to be conferred and you expect to have the degree before you begin employment, you must submit transcripts that state the title of the degree you are working toward obtaining and indicate the anticipated completion date in your response to the associated supplemental question provided during the application process. Diplomas will not be accepted in lieu of transcripts. An official copy of your transcripts will be required upon being hired. Instructors will not be allowed to start working until official transcripts have been received.
6. If claiming equivalency, attach a separate statement in the "Documents Needed To Apply" section entitled "Equivalency" in the online application. The statement presents the basis for this claim and submit supporting evidence, e.g. transcripts, publications, other documents.
7. Foreign Transcript: Transcripts issued outside the United States require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from an official USA certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached to the online application. NOTE: 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 if you wish for us to consider the coursework. To search for institutions that are recognized as accredited by CHEA or the U.S. Department of Education, visit http://www.chea.org/search/search.asp or http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/search.aspx. For a list of recognized organizations providing transcript evaluation services, visit http://www.naces.org/members.htm.
8. Please submit 2 letters of reference. These letters are required; you will be unable to complete the application process until you submit a completed application and 2 letters of reference. You will receive a confirmation number when you have successfully submitted a complete application packet of materials. Confidential letters cannot be accepted by the system.
9. Within the online application, there is a required section to list three professional references; a maximum of six references may be submitted. These references will be contacted if you are selected as a finalist for the position. These references should be able to critically assess your work qualifications and job performance.

Application Procedure:
To be considered for this position, a complete online application, including all required application documents (listed above) must be submitted via https://jobs.sbcc.edu/postings/2176 by the application deadline (please see instructions to applicants). It is important that the online District Application form (Item #1) is complete and specific to fully indicate education, experience and other qualifications of the applicant. "See Resume" is not acceptable.

If you apply for more than one position, copies of all the required documents must be attached separately for each position. Applications and all documents submitted become the property of SBCC and are retained electronically.

Please Note: You will receive a confirmation number when your complete application has been successfully submitted online.

Also Note: Santa Barbara City College regrets that applicants cannot be reimbursed for expenses related to the application or interview process, including travel expenses.

For all Full Time Faculty openings, deadlines, and link to the online application, please visit our website at: https://jobs.sbcc.edu/postings/2176

Santa Barbara City College,
721 Cliff Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93109-2394
(805) 965-0581Ext. 2258
Interviews by Invitation Only

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