Tenure-Track, Physical Science & Physics Instructor; PC

Position: Full-time, Tenure-Track, Physical Science & Physics Instructor (PC)
Basic Function

The Natural Science Department at Porterville College is seeking a faculty member for a Physics/ Physical Science Faculty Full-time, Tenure Track, Instructor for the Porterville College location. This position may include teaching introductory physics (algebra- and/or calculus-based), physical science (an introduction to chemistry and physics for non-science majors), and related courses for both science and non-science majors. THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE SHOULD HAVE A MASTER'S DEGREE OR HIGHER IN PHYSICS AND UPPER-LEVEL COURSEWORK IN CHEMISTRY.

If you are highly motivated, eager to engage a diverse student body, and passionate about teaching and learning, we encourage you to submit an application. Join our team of passionate Natural Science faculty dedicated to making science engaging, meaningful, and enjoyable for students while ensuring full coverage of course topics to promote their success.

Who We Are:

Porterville College is very proud of its reputation of being both academically focused and student- centered. We are committed to our six core values:
Collaboration, Respect, Innovation, Accountability, Equity, and Participation. These values frame our work as we provide opportunities for our students who come to us from diverse economic, cultural, geographical, and educational backgrounds.

The College offers non-credit and credit educational programs that include transfer, career and technical education, and basic skills. With students as our focus, Porterville College provides our local and diverse communities quality education that promotes intellectual curiosity, personal growth, and lifelong learning, while preparing students for career and academic success.

History of Porterville College:

Porterville College was established in 1927 as a part of the Porterville Union High School and College District and has been a unit of the Kern Community College District since July 1, 1967. Porterville College is the northernmost college in the Kern Community College District, which serves an area of some 24,000 square miles in all or portions of Kern, Tulare, Inyo, and San Bernardino Counties.

Porterville College is a federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), providing educational opportunities for approximately 4,500 full and part time students each year. Our college has been serving the community and providing quality education since its founding.

Porterville College was recently the recipient of the Mac Kenzie Scott Foundation award and recognized as one of the "Teams Empowering Voices the World Needs to Hear"

On Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:

Diversity and equity are prominent among the goals of the strategic plan. Multiple programs and services address the needs of our diverse student population to ensure that each of its students has the opportunity to succeed, no matter what their backgrounds and goals may be. Student Equity is integrated into all aspects of the activities and governance processes at Porterville College.

Further, the Kern Community College District (KCCD) is committed to providing an educational environment that fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our organization that benefits the global community.

About the Porterville Community:

Porterville lies against the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in southeast Tulare County. It is the gateway to a vast mountain wonderland and recreational area. Residents enjoy magnificent views of snowcapped mountains in the mild winter while basking in the sun during the hot summer months. There are recreation activities at Lake Success, plenty of outdoor activities in the mountains, and ample family activities year-round and

Porterville is centrally located between southern and northern California metropolitans, with a three-hour drive to Los Angeles and a four-hour drive to San Francisco. It is within three hours commuting time to the seashores of the Pacific. With the lower cost of living and central location in California Porterville is a great area to live.

Representative Duties

Who We Are Looking For:

Porterville College is seeking a dedicated and motivated individuals to provide leadership, engagement, and discipline expertise in continuing to move the program forward in innovative ways. As a full time faculty member at Porterville College, successful candidates will demonstrate commitment to student success through teaching and learning excellence.

Minimum Qualifications

Masters in the interdisciplinary area

OR

Masters in one of the disciplines included in the interdisciplinary area and upper division or graduate course work in at least one other constituent discipline

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NOTE:

The Interdisciplinary Studies discipline is provided to allow for those cases where it is locally determined that a course must be taught by someone with qualifications that exceed a single discipline. The constituent disciplines can include any disciplines found in the Master's List.

OR - The equivalent. Certain combinations of education,…