Astronomy Instructor (Part-Time Faculty Pool) Fresno City College

State Center Community College

Fresno (CA)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 65,000

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

State Center Community College is hiring a part-time Astronomy Instructor for Fresno City College to teach various courses and mentor diverse students. The ideal candidate will possess advanced degrees and innovative teaching practices, ensuring responsive learning environments for all students.

Qualifications

Master's degree in relevant field required.
Commitment to diverse student populations essential.
Experience in curriculum development desired.

Responsibilities

Provide instruction in Astronomy and related courses.
Evaluate student progress through assessments.
Maintain professional conduct and classroom records.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Innovative Teaching

Education

Master's in Physics, Astronomy, or Astrophysics

Bachelor's in Physics or Astronomy

California Community College Credential

Tools

Computer Assisted Instruction

Job description

Astronomy Instructor (Part-Time Faculty Pool) Fresno City College

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This is a part-time position. Open until filled. Start dates may vary.

Announcement Information

Posting Number

Title

Title Astronomy Instructor (Part-Time Faculty Pool) Fresno City College

Campus Location

Campus Location Fresno City College

Start Date

Essential Functions of Position

The ideal candidate will share Fresno City College’s commitment to educating its racially and socioeconomically diverse student population. As of Fall 2017, we currently enroll over 24,000 students of which 54% are Latinx, 10% are Asian/Pacific Islander, 5% are Black/African American, 23% are White, 1% American Indian/Alaska Native, and 6% are multiracial. FCC is a Hispanic-Serving Institution, reflecting the great responsibility that the College has to the educational attainment and economic well-being of the surrounding community. The successful candidate will join a department dedicated to the use of curriculum responsive to the students it serves.

Providing instruction in Astronomy in a variety of instructional settings and times, including evening and/or weekends, on-line or off-campus and large group instruction classes as needed, the instructor will be responsible for:

Maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position and currency in teaching Astronomy;
Teaching introductory physics, general physics, physical science and astronomy courses;
Teaching trigonometry and calculus based physics courses for majors and non-majors;
Using a variety of pedagogies and integrating a wide range of instructional delivery systems including innovative and creative uses of technology for face-to-face, on-line, and/or hybrid formats;
Communicating effectively with students;
Using effective teaching methods appropriate to the subject matter, adherence to institutionally approved curriculum course outlines of record;
Evaluating student progress through tests and examinations, written assignments, oral responses, etc. in keeping with course objectives;
Providing course syllabi to students;
Maintaining classroom records in accordance with District Policy;
Turning in all required student grading and evaluation reports in a timely manner; and
Otherwise fulfilling all of the duties and responsibilities of instructors as required by Administrative Regulation 7122.

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
A valid California Community College credential;

OR
The equivalent education and/or experience (requires an equivalency).

All candidates must have evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice within the classroom.

Desirable Qualifications

Ability to design and implement innovative teaching methodologies based on physics education research;
Commitment to interacting and working successfully as a team with science instructors, laboratory technicians, and other colleagues;
Enthusiasm for teaching and assisting students to succeed;
Related work and professional experience;
Experience in computer assisted instruction and other instructional technologies;
Ability to communicate effectively (oral and written) and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and administration;
Ability to develop new and current curriculum and focus on student learning outcomes to improve student learning;
Experience working with students of various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds;
Recent experience working with African American, Latinx, Native American, and other racially minoritized students in the classroom and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusions of these groups in higher education shape patterns of participation and outcomes;
Willingness to examine and re-mediate one’s instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized students;
Experience and skill with addressing issues of equity in the classroom;
Potential for contribution to institutional vitality and growth; and
Knowledge of the community college and its mission and goals.

Salary and Benefits

Starting rates are $45.49 – $61.78 for lecture, $38.67 – $52.55 for lab, and $38.30 – $52.05 for non-instructional. Sick leave accrual is based on assignment hours.

Selection Procedure

The selection and hiring process will be explained by the hiring department if the candidate is extended an opportunity to interview.

Please note: This position does not have a closing date and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position(s) is/are filled. By applying for this position, you understand that you will be placed in a continuous pool. If at any time you are no longer interested in this position, please withdraw your application.

Additional Information

This is a part-time position. Open until filled. Start dates may vary.

Additional Information about the Position

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* At the time of application, are your qualifications/degree(s) listed on your transcripts written EXACTLY as stated in the Minimum Qualifications section of the job announcement? NOTE: If not, you must answer yes when asked if you would like to petition for equivalency (next question).
- Yes
- No
* Would you like to petition for equivalency based on your education and/or experience including knowledge and skills gained from informal activities?NOTE: If your qualifications do not exactly match the minimum qualifications stated in the job announcement and you fail to petition for equivalency, your application will be considered incomplete.
- Yes
- No
If yes, please describe your exceptional experiences, backgrounds or degrees which would be equivalent to the stated degree(s) or experience requirements.
(Open Ended Question)

* Do you possess degree(s) earned from an institution outside of the United States? NOTE: If yes, you will be required to upload an evaluation service assessment (foreign transcript evaluation). A list of some available assessment agencies can be found at www.ed.gov under the National Council on the Evaluation of Foreign Academic Credentials section. Please upload under Optional Evaluation Service Assessment. Failure to do so will result in an incomplete application.
- Yes
- No

Required Documents

Transcripts (Unofficial copies accepted - must indicate conferred degree(s) that support the minimum qualifications)
Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Letter of Interest

Optional Documents