Part Time Associate Instructor (GIS)

Black Tech Link is seeking a Part Time Associate Instructor to lead our new Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Training Program in partnership with the San Diego College of Continuing Education (SDCCE). This program is designed to provide unemployed and underemployed individuals with the in-demand skills and industry-recognized certifications needed to obtain livable wages. The instructor will deliver a hands-on curriculum focused on real-world applications of GIS to prepare participants to pass the Esri GIS Fundamentals Foundation Certification exam.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements and duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this class.

• Provide instruction that includes lecture and/or laboratory classes, including technical training on ArcGIS, the industry-standard software developed by Esri.
  

• Support the development and implementation of curriculum and syllabus that prepares students to pass the Esri GIS Fundamentals Foundation Certification exam.
  

• Inform students about course requirements, evaluation procedures, attendance, and participation requirements in a course syllabus.
  

• Effectively teach and communicate with students of diverse backgrounds, including low-income and underrepresented communities.
  

• Advise students on academic and career matters, and support their overall success in the program.
  

• Maintain necessary attendance, scholastic, and student records, and submit them according to published guidelines.
  

• Prepare and grade class assignments and evaluations according to course syllabus.
  

• Maintain currency in the field by providing hands-on training with real-world applications of GIS.
  

• Develop, maintain, and review course-specific and program-level student learning outcomes.
  

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A Master's degree in geography; OR
  

• A Bachelor's degree in geography; AND A Master's degree in geology, history, meteorology, or oceanography; OR
  

• 7 Years of professional experience using ArcGIS
  

• The Equivalent; AND
  

• Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff  
  

ACADEMIC EQUIVALENCY 

Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications to teach in a desired discipline but feel that they possess the equivalent of qualifications may attach an Application for Equivalence. Applicants who claim equivalent qualifications shall provide conclusive evidence that they possess qualifications that are at least equivalent to those required by the minimum qualifications. The conclusive evidence must be as clear and reliable as college transcripts.  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential job functions.

Environment: Work is generally performed in an indoor classroom that may also include working in a lab setting. 

Physical: Primary function requires sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a classroom and or lab setting and may travel from site to site; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach and twist; to lift carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight occasionally lifting up to 30 pounds or more, carrying supplies, equipment; to operate classroom equipment requiring repetitive hand movements and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. 

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents; and to operate assigned equipment.