Adjunct Instructor - Physical Science

City Colleges of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a passionate Adjunct Instructor for Physical Science. This role involves teaching various scientific disciplines, fostering an engaging learning environment, and employing diverse teaching strategies to meet the needs of a diverse student body. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in Physical Science and a commitment to student success and critical thinking. Join a collaborative team dedicated to enriching the educational experience and supporting students in achieving their academic and personal goals.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Physical Science or equivalent required.
• Experience with diverse student populations is desired.

Responsibilities

• Design courses to meet learning outcomes and promote active participation.
• Create a learning environment that fosters intellectual curiosity.

Skills

Effective teaching strategies

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Engagement in critical thinking

Education

Master's degree in Physical Science

18 graduate semester hours in Physical Science

Tools

Brighspace Learning Management System

Job description

ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR - PHYSICAL SCIENCE

OLIVE-HARVEY COLLEGE

Olive-Harvey College is currently seeking an Adjunct Instructor to teach Physical Science (Introduction to the scientific method, astronomy, geology, oceanography, and meteorology) during the fall 2020 semester. If you have passion for teaching and learning, and are committed to the mission of the community college, consider joining our team. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated success in the classroom by developing and using effective teaching strategies that meet students’ diverse needs and engage the student in critical thinking and problem-solving.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Design courses to meet learning outcomes, and promote students’ active participation in their own learning.
2. Create an effective learning environment that fosters students’ intellectual curiosity and helps students to problem solve using discipline-specific thinking strategies.
3. Employ a variety of formative and summative assessments to ensure that classroom instruction leads to student learning and the attainment of the student learning outcomes for the course.
4. Help students reach their academic, personal and career goals and foster a safe environment that respects the diversity of people and ideas by modeling respect for all students and conveying confidence in every student’s ability to learn.
5. Contribute to and provide leadership in the student’s academic and professional communities, and promote collaboration and teamwork among members of these communities.

Qualifications - External

1. Master's degree in Physical Science (Chemistry, Physics, Astronomy, Geology, etc.) or a master's degree and 18 graduate semester hours in a Physical Science.
2. Knowledge of Brighspace Learning Management System, preferred.
3. Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate with a diverse group of staff and students required.
4. Experience with a diverse, multi-lingual student population is desired, as is a commitment to the open access mission of the community college.

All interested candidates, including current City College of Chicago employees, must submit the following documents for review:

1. A letter of interest.
2. Resume or curriculum vitae.
3. A statement of your teaching philosophy.
4. A legible copy of college transcripts (Unofficial transcripts initially accepted, official transcripts must be provided at time of interview).

Must be able to work in person.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Thank you for your interest in City Colleges of Chicago!