Physics​/Astronomy Instructor; Tenure-Track

Physics/Astronomy Instructor (Tenure-Track)

Campus:
Skyline College

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Salary

Schedule:

80

Months Per Year: 10

Mandated Reporter:
Yes

Campus Security Authority:
No

The duties below are representative of the duties of the classification and are not intended to cover all of the duties performed by the incumbent(s) of any particular position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the scope of work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this classification.

• Teach Introductory Astronomy and all levels of physics from conceptual to calculus-based, including a combination of lecture and laboratory sections
• Assist in curriculum assessment and revisions, and new course development, including student learning outcomes and assessment process
• Collaborate with other instructors within and outside the department to enhance instruction, curriculum, and student success
• Support programs connected to the STEM Center and the MESA Center, including learning communities and STEM student clubs
• Participate in the development and/or selection of course materials, equipment, and technology to enhance the offerings of the department
• Coordinate department budget, including long-range planning for lab equipment upgrades
• Update laboratory manuals and instructional resources as needed, in alignment with the department's efforts to develop and maintain Open Educational Resources (OER)
• Collaborate with STEM Center and MESA Center staff to connect physics instruction with center activities
• Maintain expertise in current teaching methodologies, technologies, and curricula, and develop new instructional materials and techniques to meet the changing needs of students
• Consult with students during regularly scheduled office hours
• Serve as a member of division and college committees
• Perform other duties as required by contract, collective bargaining agreement, and general institutional needs in a timely manner
• The college offers face-to-face and hybrid day and evening sections, and full-time faculty may be required to teach in the evening

• Professional level of competence in astronomy and physics, with demonstrated familiarity in the sub-disciplines of physics
• The use of technology in astronomy and physics education, including online instruction, and the willingness to expand its use

• Recent successful experience in teaching or preparation to teach in a community college
• Teach various levels of astronomy and/or physics courses
• Stay abreast with the latest developments in astronomy and physics
• Reflect on and evaluate one's pedagogy and examine its effect critically
• Organize and explain materials in ways appropriate to students' abilities and learning styles in developmental and transfer-level courses
• Use teaching methods that engage students actively in their learning, promote the development of critical thinking skills, and encourage them to become lifelong learners
• Use instructional methods that emphasize cooperation and collaboration and that reflect cultural sensitivity and interdisciplinary approaches to subject matter
• Motivate students from a broad spectrum of academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds
• Develop student learning outcomes and methods for assessing students' achievement of those outcomes
• Enthusiasm for, understanding of, and commitment to the teaching profession and the role and purpose of the community college
• Work collaboratively with faculty and staff in the spirit of collegiality and innovation to enhance instruction, curriculum, and student success
• Commitment to professional responsibilities outside of the classroom through contributions to department, division and college activities and initiatives

• Master's or above in physics, astronomy, or astrophysics OR Bachelor's in physics or astronomy AND Master's or above in engineering, mathematics, meteorology, or geophysics OR the equivalent (see below)
• Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic,…