Faculty, Earth Science

Howard Community College ( HCC) is an exciting place to work, learn, and grow! We are proud to have received the Great Colleges to Work For honor for 12 consecutive years, 2009-2020.

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The Division of Health and Sciences at Howard Community College ( HCC) is seeking applicants for an outstanding full-time faculty position in the discipline of Earth Sciences. The faculty member will be expected to teach and/or coordinate lecture and lab courses primarily in Earth Sciences (Geology, Oceanography, Environmental Geology, and Earth and Space Science).

At HCC, we serve a diverse student population and are committed to providing our students, staff and faculty with pathways to success. We value innovation, professional development, collaboration, integrity and respect. Teaching excellence is placed at the core of our Division and we are excited to welcome a new full-time faculty member to our team. We encourage you to see why HCC is a great place to discover greatness in yourself and others.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Rank and salary will be determined by the Vice President of Academic Affairs (Faculty Salary Schedule).

Applicants are required to have a Master's degree or higher in Geology or a related Earth Science field and will have at least three years of college teaching experience. Applicants should have experience successfully working with a variety of college student populations including traditional and nontraditional students (including high school JumpStart participants) and those with a variety of diverse backgrounds. Applicants should have experience with a range of teaching approaches including the use of digital resources, LMS use, and online teaching. The faculty member will fulfill a variety of college responsibilities including developing curriculum, engaging and advising students, collecting outcomes assessment and service on college committees. Experience in developing lab and field activities is required. The ideal candidate demonstrates a commitment to teaching excellence, Instructional Excellence, and integrates active learning strategies appropriately into their teaching. Applicants must demonstrate an interest in professional engagement with students outside of the classroom. Examples include, but are not limited to, serving as a faculty advisor for a student organization or serving as a faculty mentor for student undergraduate research.

* Minimum of a Master's degree in Geology or related Earth Science discipline

* A minimum of three years of college teaching experience in Geology and/or Earth Sciences

* Demonstrated record of teaching excellence at the college level

* Experience in development of lab and field activities

* Ability to teach using a variety of approaches, including online teaching

* Ability to develop and maintain updated LMS course sites and online gradebooks for all classes

* Effective interpersonal skills

* Ability to teach morning, afternoon, and evening classes and varying schedules by semester in addition to weekend field trips

Preferred requirements:

* Ability to teach a variety of physical science courses (geology, oceanography, earth and space science)

* Experience in course or program learning outcomes assessment

Faculty members work in a professional academic environment that includes classrooms, laboratories, offices, and virtual learning platforms. The position requires regular interaction with students, colleagues, administrators, and community partners. Faculty are expected to maintain a flexible schedule that may include daytime, evening, weekend, and online instruction to meet institutional needs.

Work involves prolonged periods of standing while teaching, as well as extended use of computers for course preparation, grading, student advising, and administrative responsibilities. Faculty may be required to attend meetings, professional development activities, college events, and commencement ceremonies. The position requires the ability to communicate effectively, manage multiple priorities, and work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced educational setting.

Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Howard Community College offers competitive salaries, excellent medical and dental selections, tuition reimbursement and paid leave programs. As a participating member of the Maryland Retirement and Pension System, HCC offers two retirement options: The Pension, which requires a 7% employee contribution and The ORP, a 403(b) with a 7.25% employer contribution only. Employees in positions that do not require a bachelor's degree must participate in The Pension. Employees that possess a bachelor's degree and hold professional positions that require a bachelor's degree may choose to participate in either The Pension or The ORP.

*Pre-employment criminal background investigation is a condition of employment.

HCC is interested in all qualified applicants who are eligible to work in the United States. However, HCC will generally not sponsor applicants for work visas. Due to HCC policy, only employees living in states contiguous to Maryland are eligible for work at HCC and include Virginia, West Virginia, Washington DC, Pennsylvania. Candidates must live in the commutable area or willing to relocate at their own expense if offered the position because HCC does not offer relocation benefits.

Please complete the entire HCC Employment Application (Candidates will be evaluated on completing the college's application in full).

Howard Community College ( HCC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action employer & values diversity within its faculty, staff & student population. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.
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