Geography/Drone Program Adjunct Instructor (TEMPORARY)

Position Title Geography / Drone Program Adjunct Instructor (TEMPORARY) Special Instructions to Applicants Submit credentials for any training completed in online teaching.

Description of Position Instruct courses in Drone Technology.

The instructor is expected to develop course materials for full-length semester courses following the official course outline.

The approved official course outlines are available at Page (Select Geog164 and Geog165). Our Vision for Social Justice We are seeking people who recognize the critical role community colleges play in social justice, who have ability in this space, enthusiasm for this work, ideas and vision to improve our approaches, and a commitment to achieving equitable academic success for the 50,000+ students attending our five beautiful colleges and centers.

Our social justice work calls for employees who have a sense of social responsibility, interest in our community and world in which we live.

The intention of social justice work is to strengthen humanity by understanding that every person deserves the benefits of fully participating in our society and institutions.

Academic researchers have illustrated that crucial social justice principles are a compilation of equality, equity, diversity, inclusion, engagement, environmental sustainability and human rights.

These complex principles are challenging to operationalize in higher education; yet we are steadfast in our diligence to forge ahead to advance this vital mission.

Community colleges are uniquely positioned to lead higher education in the work of social justice. Many of our students come from historically underserved and underrepresented backgrounds, students of color, students with recent immigrant histories, students from cycles of low income if not poverty, students from indigenous communities, and students from first-generation families.

The idea of promoting social mobility through education is unconditionally and uncompromisingly embraced by community colleges.

This is an exciting role, and it comes with a heavy responsibility. Simply put, we need to create environments where our students achieve greater academic success, so much so that we close our persistent equity / opportunity gaps.

If you are committed to social and racial justice and if you are interested in joining a community dedicated to solving these inequities through education, please apply.

Inquiries Please direct all inquiries to Binita Sinha, Geography Program contact at :

Recruitment Type Faculty Location Diablo Valley College Posting Number F01157 # of Openings 1 Salary Adjunct faculty pay rate for disciplines requiring a master’s degree is $ $ per hour (up to $ per hour).

Pay rate for disciplines that do not require a master’s degree is $ $ per hour. Position Status Temporary EEO Job Category Faculty & Other Instructional Staff Employee Group Part-Time Faculty Department D3545-Physics, Geology, Astronomy & Geography Discipline Geography Alternate Discipline Earth Science Duties and Responsibilities Adjunct Faculty duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• 1. providing instruction in accordance with established curriculum, course outlines and class schedules;
• 2. creating and maintaining an environment which emphasizes learning, encourages free discussion of ideas and critical thinking;
• 3. evaluating progress of students concerning educational matters and grades student work;
• 4. meeting with students outside of class;
• 5. maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics;
• 6. maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter areas;
• 7. fulfilling professional responsibilities of a part-time / temporary faculty member;
• 8. maintaining accurate academic records;

9. performing other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualification-Education / Experience Understanding of and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff and faculty.

EDUCATION :

Master’s in geography OR Bachelor’s in geography AND Master’s in geology, history, meteorology or oceanography OR the equivalent

Master’s in one of the disciplines included in the interdisciplinary area and upper division or graduate course work in at least one other constituent discipline.

Bachelor’s degree or higher in aeronautics / aviation and two years of full-time professional experience in aeronautics / aviation.

Any associate degree and six years of full-time professional experience in aeronautics / aviation.

License / Certificates / Credentials Current FAA Remote Pilot Certificate (Part 107 license). Desirable Qualifications

• At least one year experience as Pilot In Command (PIC) under Part 107.
• One or more years of experience in sUAS training and flight operations.
• Knowledge of flight controls, aviation weather, aviation safety, ethical airmanship, FAA Registration, and community-based safety guidelines.
• Experience of curriculum design in an adult learning environment.
• Experience with Canvas (Learning Management System).
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Job Open Date : 10 / 10 / 2024 Job Close Date : 12 / 16 / 2024 Open Until Filled No Employment Begins : Spring Semester 2025 # of Months Semester Contract Employee Benefits Membership in State Teachers Retirement System (STRS)

District-paid benefits (employee contributes 6%) for employee and dependents / domestic partners include :

• Medical (Anthem Blue Cross or Kaiser) insurance including chiropractic services
• Dental and vision
• Flexible spending (125) plan
• Life and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Deferred compensation (403b and 457)
• Sabbatical Leave

Additional Benefits : The District also offers eligible faculty employees, travel assistance plan, retiree benefits, and employee discounts on health memberships.

Newly hired employees may notify the respective union (Local 1 or United Faculty) if they opt to join and / or authorize payment to the union.

If the newly hired employee authorizes payment to the union then the following fees apply : Local 1 has a one-time initiation fee of $ and monthly contribution of 1% of gross pay +$1.

United Faculty has an agency fee of .55% of gross pay plus $