Astronomy Instructor (Reedley College) Part-Time Faculty Pool

State Center Community College; Reedley (CA); On-site; USD 62,667 - 85,108; Part time

Job summary

A community college in California seeks a part-time Astronomy Instructor to teach a variety of courses, including introductory physics and astronomy. The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s degree and demonstrate a commitment to diverse student populations. Salary ranges from $45.49 to $61.78 for lectures. Candidates should be enthusiastic about innovative teaching methodologies and effective student engagement.

Qualifications

• Ability to design and implement innovative teaching methodologies based on physics education research.
• Commitment to teamwork and collaboration with science instructors.
• Enthusiasm for teaching and assisting students to succeed.

Responsibilities

• Providing instruction in Astronomy and related subjects.
• Maintaining professional conduct and ethics in teaching.
• Evaluating student progress and maintaining classroom records.

Skills

Innovative teaching methodologies

Effective communication

Curriculum development

Computer assisted instruction

Education

Master’s in physics, astronomy or astrophysics

Bachelor's in physics or astronomy AND master’s in engineering, mathematics, meteorology or geophysics

Job description

Astronomy Instructor (Reedley College) Part-Time Faculty Pool

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

The ideal candidate will share Reedley College’s commitment to educating its racially and socioeconomically diverse student population. As of Fall 2017, we currently enroll over 10,000 students of which 71% are Latinx, 1% are Filipino, 3% are Asian, 2% are African American, 19% are White, and 2% are multiracial.

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;
• 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;
• Bachelor’s in physics or astronomy AND master’s in engineering, mathematics, meteorology or geophysics;
• A valid California Community College credential;
• The equivalent education and/or experience (requires an equivalency).

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 remediate 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;
• 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.