Physical Sciences Faculty, Part-Time

Physical Sciences Faculty, Part-Time

Harold Washington College

The Physical Science Department at Harold Washington College is dedicated to offering high quality Chemistry and Physics laboratory courses that utilize proven educational tools combined with advanced instructional technology. Harold Washington College is currently seeking a part‑time faculty member to teach one or more courses during an upcoming term. The ideal candidate will have a passion for teaching, a commitment to the college mission, and a record of demonstrated success in the classroom supporting and cultivating student learning.

• Chemistry (Introductory Chemistry, General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and General, Organic, and Biochemistry)
• Earth Science (Introductory Earth Science, Introductory Earth Science with Lab, Meteorology)
• Physical Geology (with Lab)
• Astronomy (including Astronomy with Lab)
• Engineering (Computer Programming for Engineers, Electrical Circuit Analysis with Lab)

• Design courses to meet learning outcomes and promote students’ active participation in their own learning.
• Promote an effective learning environment that fosters intellectual curiosity and helps students solve problems using discipline‑specific thinking strategies.
• Employ a variety of formative and summative assessments to ensure that classroom instruction leads to student learning and the attainment of the student learning outcomes for the course.
• Help students reach their academic, personal and career goals and foster a safe environment that respects the diversity of people and ideas, modeling respect for all students and conveying confidence in every student’s ability to learn.

• Qualifying Academic Credentials:
  Generally, a Master’s degree in the subject or a Master’s plus 18 graduate credit hours in a related discipline allows an individual to teach within a specific academic area. Eligibility is determined by transcripts, catalogue course descriptions, and/or documentation from the granting institution that clarifies the content in the major is appropriate for the teaching assignment.
• In instances where an instructor’s academic preparation varies from the traditional credentials, a request for an exception may be approved by the Vice President via the Tested Experience form.
• Discipline specific credentials (currently stated in academic policy):
• Chemistry courses: M.S. in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering
• Physics courses: Master’s degree in Physics or Engineering Physics
• Physical Science courses: Master’s degree in a physical science (Chemistry, Physics, Astronomy, Geology, etc.)
• Astronomy courses: Master’s degree in a physical science (Astronomy, Physics, Chemistry); degree in Astronomy or Physics preferred
• Geology courses: Master’s degree in a physical science (Chemistry, Physics, Astronomy, Geology, etc.);
  Degree in Geology or Earth Science preferred
• Engineering courses: Master’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or Computer Science
• Knowledge of Brightspace and Zoom, preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate with a diverse group of staff and students.
• Experience with a diverse, multilingual student population is desired, as is a commitment to the open‑access mission of the community college.

• Resume or curriculum vitae (with two references)
• Transcript (unofficial copies acceptable initially; official transcripts required prior to hire)

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Thank you for your interest in City Colleges of Chicago.