PT Faculty POOL - Physics​/Astronomy

ABOUT THE POSITION

Teaching assignment may be at the Liberal Arts campus, the Trade, Technology and Community Learning campus or other college teaching locations. The assignment may be day, evening, weekend, online or off campus and is subject to change as needed. Part‑time faculty positions are as needed positions and do not accrue rights to tenure. They offer flexible hours and the opportunity to assist a diverse group of adult students in achieving their educational goals.

• Commitment to serving the needs of the student, department, college, and community.
• Collaboration across disciplines and utilization of student support resources.
• Participation in department, division, college committees and participatory governance activities.
• Participation in curriculum and program development.
• Work collegially and collaboratively within the college community.
• Participation in ongoing professional development.
• Ability to create a dynamic learning environment that values instructor/student interaction.
• Ability to effectively engage with and facilitate authentic learning for students of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.
• Ability to adapt teaching pedagogy to the knowledge of each individual and class.
• Ability to self‑reflect and respond to an evidence‑based assessment of student learning.
• Demonstrated experience and commitment to integrating new technologies into the learning process, including but not limited to interactive technologies for on‑campus and online courses.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

• Minimum Qualifications
  :
  Master’s in physics, astronomy or astrophysics; or Bachelor’s in physics or astronomy AND Master’s in engineering, mathematics, meteorology or geophysics; or equivalent.
• Desirable Qualifications
  :
  Recent community college or lower‑division teaching experience; recent teaching Astronomy courses.

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