Adjunct Instructor, Astronomy

Palm Beach State College; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement program

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Palm Beach State College in New York seeks an individual to instruct college students in Astronomy and related fields. The role involves developing curricula and assessing student learning to align with college standards and the mission.

Applicants must possess a Master's degree in a relevant field or equivalent coursework. The position also offers benefits including health insurance and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or 18 graduate semester hours in a related area.
• Ability to demonstrate technology use in teaching.
• Coursework must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Responsibilities

• Instruct college students using educational theories and techniques.
• Develop discipline-related curricula and assess student learning.
• Participate in program evaluation and college activities.

Skills

Use of technology in the classroom

Competency in course-related technology

Education

Master's degree in Astronomy, Astrophysics, Physics, or related physical science

Job description

About this role

Instruct college students in accordance with educational theories and techniques. Develop discipline related curricula, assess student learning, participate in program evaluation, and college activities. Maintain college and department standards in support of the College's mission and strategic plan. Work schedule varies according to teaching assignment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Astronomy, Astrophysics, Physics, or related physical science sub-field, or a Master's degree with 18 graduate semester hours in the same area.
• Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom and a competency in the technology required for the assigned course.
• Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.
• For Adjunct positions, provide an official or college‑stamped transcript, or a scanned non‑web‑based unofficial transcript.

Benefits

Health insurance, a retirement program, tuition assistance, and paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Statement

An Equal Access/Equal Opportunity/Veteran Preference/ADA Employer.

Per the Florida Open Records and Public Meeting Laws (286.011), also known as "the Sunshine Laws," all correspondence received from applicants for any position with the College is a matter of public record. Palm Beach State College is an equal access, equal opportunity institution. The College complies with all state and federal laws granting rights to applicants for employment or admission to the College. The College prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, marital status, veteran status, disability, or pregnancy in any of its employment or educational programs or activities. Applicants who believe they have been discriminated against in the recruitment process should contact the Human Resources and Compliance Director or Chief Human Resources Officer at [phone] or 4200 Congress Avenue, Lake Worth, FL 33461. Written complaints must be filed within 180 days from the position's closing date for which the applicant applied. Claims will be investigated, and a timely response will be provided. The College prohibits retaliation against any applicant who utilizes the complaint procedure.