Part-Time Geology Instructor

Southwestern College (CA)
Chula Vista, CA

Applications for Part-Time, Adjunct Instructor pools are continually accepted (unless otherwise specified) by the District. They will be added to the application pool for review by hiring authorities on an as-needed basis. Should you be invited for an interview, you will be contacted by a District representative.

Southwestern College is looking to hire a local part-time instructor to teach the following Geology courses:

  • Introduction to Geology Lecture
  • Introduction to Geology Lab
  • Historical Geology Lecture and Lab (Earth Through Time)
  • Oceanography Lecture


Please specify which course(s) you would be comfortable teaching in the application or cover letter.


Classes are offered at multiple campuses and in various modalities (face-to-face, hybrid, and online).

If a course is offered online, completion of a 5-week Distance Education Faculty Training (DEFT) certification will be required prior to staffing (compensation available); or proof of a district approved Distance Education training course may be accepted in lieu of DEFT. Please visit the college’s DEFT Certification webpage for more information.

Master’s in geology, geophysics, earth sciences, meteorology, oceanography or paleontology OR Bachelor’s in geology AND Master’s in geography, physics, or geochemistry OR the equivalent

Additional assessment is required for applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States. Applicants must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) and must submit a copy of the evaluation with the application.

SALARY SCHEDULE:Academic Part-time - Instructional

For more information, please contactTina Zeidan attzeidan@swccd.eduor the School of Mathematics, Science and Engineering, at (619) 482-6459 or atmse@swccd.edu.

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