Astronomy Instructor; Part-Time Faculty Pool Madera Community College

Overview

Posting Details:
Astronomy Instructor (Part-Time Faculty Pool) at Madera Community College. The college seeks an equity-minded leader committed to student success and to closing equity gaps through collaboration with faculty, staff, students and community partners.

The ideal candidate will share Madera Community College’s commitment to educating its racially and socioeconomically diverse student population and value placing the student at the center of all work. The college emphasizes culturally relevant professional development and serving a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities and orientations.

• Teaching a part-time schedule of Astronomy courses as assigned
• Using a variety of pedagogies and integrating instructional delivery systems including technology for face-to-face, online, and/or hybrid formats
• Communicating effectively with students, faculty and staff
• Using effective teaching methods appropriate to the subject matter and adhering to approved curriculum outlines
• Evaluating student progress through tests, examinations, written assignments, oral responses, etc., in keeping with course objectives
• Providing course syllabi to students
• Maintaining classroom records in accordance with District Policy
• Turning in all required student grading and evaluation reports in a timely manner
• Teaching assignments in a variety of instructional settings and times as needed
• Fulfilling all duties and responsibilities of instructors as required by Administrative Regulation 7122
• Other duties as assigned

• Evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse backgrounds of community college students for equity-minded practice in the classroom
• Master’s in physics, astronomy or astrophysics; or

• Bachelor’s in physics or astronomy and Master’s in engineering, mathematics, meteorology or geophysics; or

• A valid California Community College Credential; or

• The equivalent education and/or experience (requires an equivalency)

Note: If the degrees posted on your transcripts do not match exactly as stated above, you must petition for equivalency.

• Experience and skill incorporating diversity, equity, and inclusion into responsibilities
• Experience with racially minoritized students and understanding of how historical patterns of exclusion affect participation and outcomes
• Willingness to examine and improve instructional practices to support racially minoritized students
• Related work and professional experience
• Experience with students of diverse cultural, gender, age, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds and with students with disabilities
• Experience working with underrepresented student populations and supporting students across sociocultural and socioeconomic diversities
• Experience facilitating multicultural and cross-cultural communication with sensitivity to diverse backgrounds
• Experience with under-prepared and high-need students at the community college
• Ability to collaborate with faculty and staff to enhance instruction and student success
• Ability to use computers and other technologies in providing high-quality instruction and support
• Strong communication with students and staff
• Knowledge of current assessment methods and materials
• Knowledge of the community college mission and goals

• Newly hired part-time faculty will be placed on step one (1) of the Part-Time Faculty Salary Schedule
• Salary placements based on education and experience as outlined in the Part-Time Faculty Salary Classifications
• Sick leave accrual is based on assignment hours

The selection and hiring process for part-time faculty positions is governed by the hiring department. If there is interest in your application, the hiring department will contact you directly with any questions and/or to extend an opportunity to interview.

Please note: This position does not have a closing date and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. You will be placed in a continuous pool. Start dates may vary. If you are no longer interested in this position, withdraw your application. Your application will remain on file for 18 months. If you are not interviewed/selected within 18 months and still wish to pursue employment, a new application will be required.

State Center Community College District is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and equitably in the recruitment and selection process.