Faculty, Physical Sciences

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Faculty, Physical Sciences

Exempt

Full Time

37.5

M-F 8:30-5

F2

$63,

The Division of Health and Sciences at Howard Community College (HCC) is seeking applicants for an outstanding full-time faculty position in the discipline of Physical Sciences. The faculty member will be expected to teach and/or coordinate lecture and lab courses in Physical Sciences (Basic Introductory Physics and Chemistry courses designed for Allied Health Majors and/or Earth Sciences (Basic Introductory Geology, Meteorology and Astronomy courses designed for Education Majors).

At HCC, we serve a diverse student population and are committed to providing our students, staff and faculty with pathways to success. We value innovation, professional development, collaboration, integrity and respect. Teaching excellence is placed at the core of our Division and we are excited to welcome a new full-time faculty member to our team. We encourage you to see why HCC is a great place to discover greatness in yourself and others.

The anticipated start date is January 2027. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Rank and salary will be determined by the Vice President of Academic Affairs (Faculty Salary Schedule). Applicants are required to have a Master's degree or higher in Physical Sciences (Physics/Chemistry) or a related Earth Science field and will have at least three years of college teaching experience in introductory Physical Sciences and/or Earth Science related classes.

Applicants should have experience successfully working with a variety of college student populations including traditional and nontraditional students (including high school Jump Start participants) and those with a variety of diverse backgrounds. Applicants should have experience with a range of teaching approaches including the use of digital resources, LMS use, and online teaching. The faculty member will fulfill a variety of college responsibilities including developing curriculum, engaging and advising students, collecting outcomes assessment and service on college committees.

Experience in developing lab and field activities is required. The ideal candidate demonstrates a commitment to teaching excellence, Instructional Excellence, and integrates active learning strategies appropriately into their teaching. Applicants must demonstrate an interest in professional engagement with students outside of the classroom. Examples include, but are not limited to, serving as a faculty advisor for a student organization or serving as a faculty mentor for student undergraduate research.

Master's degree

Essential requirements:

• Minimum of a Master's degree in Physical Sciences (Physics/Chemistry) or related Earth Science discipline
• A minimum of three years of college teaching experience in Introductory Physical Sciences and/or Earth Sciences
• Demonstrated record of teaching excellence at the college level
• Experience in development of lab and field activities
• Ability to teach using a variety of approaches, including online teaching
• Ability to develop and maintain updated LMS course sites and online grade books for all classes
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Ability to teach morning, afternoon, and evening classes and varying schedules by semester in addition to weekend field trips

Preferred requirements:

• Ability to teach a variety of physical science courses (Physics, Chemistry, Earth and Space science)
• Experience in course or program learning outcomes assessment

Faculty members work in a professional academic environment that includes classrooms, laboratories, offices, and virtual learning platforms. The position requires regular interaction with students, colleagues, administrators, and community partners. Faculty are expected to maintain a flexible schedule that may include daytime, evening, weekend, and online instruction to meet institutional needs.

Work involves prolonged periods of standing while teaching, as well as extended use of computers for course preparation, grading, student advising, and administrative responsibilities. Faculty may be required to attend meetings, professional development activities, college events, and commencement ceremonies. The position requires the ability to communicate effectively, manage multiple priorities, and work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced educational setting.

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