Green River Community College is located on a 168-acre wooded site near Auburn, Washington, about 30 miles from both Seattle and Tacoma.  The college opened in 1965 and enrolls over 9,000 students, includes 11 instructional divisions and 50 vocational programs, and employs 131 full-time and approximately 200 part-time instructors.  Green River Community College recognizes that embracing diversity maximizes faculty and staff contribution to our goals and provides the best opportunity for student achievement.
Position: Oceanography Instructor - Adjunct
Location: Science Division
Recruitment Period: Continuous

THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS

The Science Division is accepting applications to be considered for adjunct instruction.  Adjunct instructors are appointed quarter to quarter based on student enrollment.  For specifics, applicants should contact the division for more information.

AVAILABLE COURSE:

Oceanography 101: Introduction to Oceanography

Course Description: Introduces the fundamental principles of ocean science: the geology and geography of ocean basins; chemistry of sea water; physical dynamics of currents, waves, and tides; coastal processes; how human activity influences ocean environments; and the diverse ecosystems of Earth's oceans such as deep sea vents, coral reefs, and estuaries. Laboratory class with field trips.  Satisfies math/science or lab science distribution requirements for AA degree.

Days/Times:  MWF from 8:00 to 9:50 AM

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

Master’s Degree in Oceanography, Geology, or a closely related field.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

Experience teaching Oceanography at the college level.

SALARY: 

Salary is determined by the college salary schedule, and varies depending on the degree and mode of instruction.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

A completed application and resume are required. Candidates will not be considered without a completed application found on each position posting on the Green River website. Applications should be mailed to
cwells@greenriver.edu
or
Dean of Transfer Education, Adjunct Faculty - Mailstop: TRANSFER
Green River Community College
12401 SE 320th Street
Auburn, WA 98092-3699

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Green River Community College is a committed equal opportunity employer and educator and operates under an affirmative action policy.  The college is committed to meeting its diversity needs.  We strongly encourage all qualified applicants, ESPECIALLY ETHNIC AND RACIAL MINORITIES, WOMEN, PERSONS OF DISABILITY, PERSONS OVER THE AGE OF 40, AND VIETNAM-ERA VETERANS to apply.  It is the responsibility of applicants selected for interviews to notify the college of any accommodations required as a result of a disability covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Call the Office of Human Resources to request accommodation.