Equity-Minded Astronomy Instructor (Part-Time)

State Center Community College District; California; On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Madera Community College, part of the State Center Community College District, invites applications to establish a pool for Astronomy instructors in a part-time capacity. The college emphasizes equity-minded practices and student success across diverse populations.

Instructors will teach Astronomy courses on campus or at off-site locations, using a range of teaching methods including online and hybrid formats, and will participate in ongoing professional development to support student learning

Qualifications

• Master’s in physics, astronomy or astrophysics is required.
• Bachelor’s in physics or astronomy and Master’s in engineering, mathematics, meteorology or geophysics is required.
• A valid California Community College Credential is required or equivalency.
• Equivalency may be petitioned if degrees do not match exactly.

Responsibilities

• Teach a part-time schedule of Astronomy courses.
• Use varied pedagogies and online/hybrid formats.
• Communicate effectively with students, faculty and staff.
• Follow institutionally approved curriculum outlines of record.
• Evaluate student progress using tests and assignments.
• Provide course syllabi and maintain classroom records.
• Submit grading and evaluation reports on time.
• Teach in various instructional settings and times; fulfill duties per Administrative Regulation 7122.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Master’s in physics, astronomy or astrophysics

Bachelor’s in physics or astronomy and Master’s in engineering, mathematics, meteorology or geophysics

California Community College Credential

Equivalent education and/or experience (equivalency)

Job description

Madera Community College, part of the State Center Community College District, invites applications to establish a pool for Astronomy instructors in a part-time capacity. The college emphasizes equity-minded practices and student success across diverse populations.

Instructors will teach Astronomy courses on campus or at off-site locations, using a range of teaching methods including online and hybrid formats, and will participate in ongoing professional development to support student learning