What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Instructor Earth Science position at State Fair Community College?
SFCC provides a high-quality, geographically, financially and emotionally accessible education to more than 4,000 students who range from traditional college-age students to adult learners.
The college offers associate of arts, associate of fine arts, associate of science and associate of applied science degrees, professional and skills certificates, and noncredit courses and programs, and workforce development training in a 14-county area in central Missouri with locations in Sedalia, Boonville, Clinton, Lake of the Ozarks, Whiteman Air Force Base, Jefferson City and online.
Position Purpose: State Fair Community College is seeking adjunct instructors for Earth Science courses on the Sedalia campus.
Essential Job Functions:
- Instruct assigned courses
- Utilize technology (including Canvas)
- Gradebook/feedback up-to-date within 1 week
- Timely response to student emails within 24 hours
- Meet attendance and final grade entry deadlines
- ILO/data reporting to Lead Instructor/Division as requested
- Maintain communication with Lead Instructor and Division Chair
- Other duties as deemed necessary for the function of the college.
Qualifications:
Education/Experience:
Candidate must have completed a master’s degree in Earth Science or a closely related field. Preference is given to those with previous community college experience and demonstrated capabilities in the instruction of the subject matter.
If applicant has a bachelor's degree in Earth Science and sufficient appropriate other experience, alternative qualification for teaching may be possible.
Skills:
- Possess a working knowledge of computers as a medium to manage and improve
instruction.
- Demonstrate evidence of excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrate student centeredness. Be able to interact with a broad range of people with
diverse backgrounds both on and off campus in a positive manner.
- Demonstrate a commitment to the philosophy and mission of the community college.
- Have a willingness to take on additional responsibility and work collaboratively.
- Other duties as assigned
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to interact verbally in person, over the telephone, and via written and electronic media.
- Ability to move about campus and other locations.
- Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time.
Please apply electronically with resume, cover letter, copy of transcripts and contact information for three references including name, telephone and email address. Employment will require a criminal background check at college expense. Failure to submit all requested documents will result in not being considered.
AA Statement:SFCC is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of State Fair Community College not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, ancestry, national origin, or veteran status in its educational programs, activities or employment as required by law in regard to admissions, awarding financial aid, access to courses and programs, and all student services as well as the recruitment, admission and retention of students.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FOR FY26
(July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026
General Information
Coverage begins on the first day of the month following the start of employment. (e.g.: If employment begins Feb 1, coverage starts Mar 1). All premiums are paid monthly.
Health Insurance
Base medical insurance is 100% paid by SFCC for employees.
Plan
Employee Only
Employee & Spouse
Employee & Child(ren)
Employee & Family
Plan 8 – Base
$0
$781
$609
$1,433
Plan 5 – Buy-up
$77
$931
$743
$1,646
- Plan 11 – HSA
$0
$769
$600
$1,412
**Plan 13 – HSA
$0
$649
$507
$1,191
- SFCC contributes $11/month to Plan 11 - HSA.
**SFCC contributes $134/month to Plan 13 - HSA.
Dental InsuranceBase dental insurance is 100% paid by SFCC for employees.
Plan
Employee Only
Employee & Spouse
Employee & Child(ren)
Employee & Family
Base Plan
$0
$31.93
$34.60
$65.87
Buy-up Plan
$9.84
$51.10
$54.56
$116.01
Vision Insurance
Plan
Employee Only
Employee & Spouse
Employee & Child(ren)
Employee & Family
Base Plan
$7.61
$15.22
$16.98
$25.82
Life Insurance
- SFCC provides life insurance equivalent to the employee’s annual salary (rounded up to the nearest $1,000). Example: $44,432 rounds to $45,000.
- Additional life insurance may be purchased for the employee, spouse, and eligible children (rates based on age).
Optional Employee-Paid Benefits
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Supplemental Term Life Insurance
- Legal Services Plan
- Identity and Fraud Protection Services
Retirement Plans
Retirement plan eligibility depends on employment classification (Salaried or Hourly):
Public School Retirement System Public Education Employee Retirement (PSRS) – Salaried Employees:
- Employee contribution: 14.50% of gross pay, plus monthly employer-paid insurance costs
- SFCC matches 100%
- No Social Security withheld
- Medicare only is withheld
- Employee contribution: 6.86% of gross pay, plus monthly employer-paid insurance costs
- SFCC matches 100%
- Medicare and Social Security are withheld
There is no waiting period to begin using accrued sick or vacation time.
Vacation Accrual- Full-time Employees:
- 4 hours per pay period: 0–5 years
- 5 hours per pay period: 6–15 years
- 6 hours per pay period: 16 years
- Maximum accrual cap: 160 hours
- Faculty are not eligible for vacation due to built-in contractual time off but have access to 2 personal days/year.
Sick Leave Accrual- Full-time Employees:
- 5 hours per pay period for all employees
- Maximum accrual cap: 1,040 hours
Tuition Waiver Programs
SFCC Tuition Waiver:
- 100% tuition scholarship for full-time employees, spouses, and qualified dependents (excludes books, fees, supplies)
- Electronic application required each semester
CMU Tuition Waiver:
- Undergraduate tuition 100% tuition scholarship for full-time employees, spouses and dependents (excludes books, fees, supplies)
- Spouse only: 50% waiver on graduate tuition (excludes books, fees, supplies)
- Electronic application required each Academic year
Campus Events:
- Free admission to SFCC theatrical, musical, and sporting events for employees and guests
Community Gardens:
- 20’ x 30’ garden plots available free of charge
- Plots are prepared and water is provided
- Typically available March–October
Payroll & Employment Terms
- Payroll is processed semi-monthly (24 times per year)
- Hourly employees are paid one pay period in arrears
- All full-time, exempt offers must meet SFCC Board of Trustees approval
Salary : $11 - $134