Faculty - Geology
Faculty / Staff
Full Time
Position Title: Faculty (Geology)
Division: Mathematics & Sciences (MAS)
Department: Physical Science (PHS)
Employee Status: Full-time (nine-month) Tenure Track (beginning Fall 2026)
Group: Faculty (FAC)
Grade: N/A
FLSA: Exempt
ICCB Classification: Teaching Faculty
Issued: September 2004
Updated: 10/18, 05/19, 1/20, 03/22, 11/22, 11/2023, 12/2025
Application Submission Deadline: March 15, 2026
Rock Valley College does not offer sponsorship for employment-based visas for this position now or in the future. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship. Reporting Relationships
Reports to: Dean of Mathematics & Sciences
Supervision Exercised: None
Job Summary
Teach assigned classes and perform activities related to classroom instruction.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Additional related duties may be assigned.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Minimum Qualifications
Required Attributes
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee works indoors.
Physical Demands
Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without accommodations.
Additional Information:
Applicants are encouraged to submit the following materials electronically at http://www.rockvalleycollege.edu/employment. For top consideration, please ensure your electronic application includes the following:
Division: Mathematics & Sciences (MAS)
Department: Physical Science (PHS)
Employee Status: Full-time (nine-month) Tenure Track (beginning Fall 2026)
Group: Faculty (FAC)
Grade: N/A
FLSA: Exempt
ICCB Classification: Teaching Faculty
Issued: September 2004
Updated: 10/18, 05/19, 1/20, 03/22, 11/22, 11/2023, 12/2025
Application Submission Deadline: March 15, 2026
Rock Valley College does not offer sponsorship for employment-based visas for this position now or in the future. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship. Reporting Relationships
Reports to: Dean of Mathematics & Sciences
Supervision Exercised: None
Job Summary
Teach assigned classes and perform activities related to classroom instruction.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Additional related duties may be assigned.
- Teach lecture, recitation, and lab components of various level Geology courses.
- Prepare and setup equipment and/or labs weekly.
- Instruct students in the proper use of lab equipment where appropriate.
- See that equipment and/or labs are properly maintained where appropriate.
- Participate in course, program, and institutional assessment with the analysis and reporting of data.
- Meet classes at assigned times.
- Plan course content and assign appropriate course work.
- Maintain student records.
- Evaluate student progress and assign grades.
- Assist in revising course outlines, objectives, and catalog information as needed.
- Collaboratively select and adopt appropriate texts and teaching materials.
- Maintain office hours convenient for students.
- Prepare course/class reports as required.
- Attend and participate in conferences related to the teaching area; membership in appropriate professional organizations is recommended.
- Submit budget requests and written narrative when appropriate.
- Keep informed on the latest research and journal articles.
- Attend required meetings (faculty, division, faculty development days, etc.).
- Assist in short-term and long-term course planning.
- Participate in division, college, community, and advisory committee activities.
- Maintain supply and equipment inventory where appropriate.
- Make minor repairs on machines or other lab equipment when practical and appropriate.
- Recruit students when appropriate.
- Assist in placement of graduates when appropriate.
- Adhere to Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and any and policies or laws that govern higher education at Rock Valley College.
- Regular attendance is expected.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s Degree with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in Geology.
- Education beyond the Master’s level is desirable. A Ph.D. is preferred.
- Teaching experience in college-level courses is preferred.
Required Attributes
- Commitment to the community college mission.
- Interest in involvement in department/division/ and college initiatives.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee works indoors.
Physical Demands
Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without accommodations.
Additional Information:
Applicants are encouraged to submit the following materials electronically at http://www.rockvalleycollege.edu/employment. For top consideration, please ensure your electronic application includes the following:
- Letter of application that specifically addresses
- How you are qualified for the position described above
- A brief statement of your teaching style and philosophy
- A brief statement of your understanding of the role of a faculty member at the community college level
- Three letters of recommendation
- Unofficial transcripts of all completed college-level work. Offer to hire will require official transcript