Adjunct - AY26 Oceanography Instructor

About the role

The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) is seeking dynamic, motivated, and diverse candidates for part-time Oceanography Instructor positions for the 2026 - 2027 Academic School Year. This position is open until filled and applicants with a demonstrated commitment to teaching and mentoring a diverse student population are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Teach a range of courses within the Oceanography discipline, promoting engaging and inclusive educational environments that support student learning.
• Collaborate, communicate, and work as professionals with students, staff, faculty, and administrators.
• Be culturally responsive in interactions with students, faculty, staff, and community members who span a diverse range of languages, nationalities, and ethnicities.

Requirements

• 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.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college faculty, staff, and students.

Eligibility Requirement

• Covid-19 Vaccination and Health: Pursuant to LACCD Board of Trustee's Policy 2900, all students and employees must be fully vaccinated.

Compensation

• The salary schedule for adjunct instructors begins at $89.72 per standard hour, plus an office hour differential of $20.99 per hour for classroom assignments. Applicants with a doctoral degree are eligible for a doctoral differential.

Application Process

• Applicants will be required to file the application using web-based software to create an applicant profile account, allowing documents to be saved and uploaded as attachments.
• All interested applicants must submit the following: Letter of interest, current resume, contact information for three (3) professional references, copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and proof of full vaccination.
• Applications are being accepted until the position is filled.

Contact Information

For additional information, please contact AcademicJobs@email.laccd.edu.

Equal Employment Policy

The policy of the Los Angeles Community College District is to implement equal opportunity to all qualified candidates for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, medical condition (cancer related), sexual orientation, or veteran status.