Instructor of Physics 9/10 Month (Tenure Track)

Volunteer State Community College; Gallatin (TN); Sur place; USD 43 000 - 53 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness incentive

Résumé du poste

Volunteer State Community College invites applications for an Instructor of Physics for a 9/10 month tenure-track position. The role delivers quality instruction in multiple instructional delivery formats and assesses student learning and course outcomes.

Minimum qualifications include a master's degree in the teaching discipline or a master's degree plus 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline. Anticipated start date is January 2027, with preferred collegiate-level teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in the teaching discipline from a regionally accredited institution.
• Master's degree plus 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline from a regionally accredited institution.

Responsabilités

• Teach 15 semester credit hours per minimum workweek; hold additional in-person and virtual office hours.
• Teach 28-32 semester credit hours across Fall and Spring semesters.
• Provide instruction in multiple formats and create a supportive learning environment.
• Participate in development, evaluation and review of program and curriculum; assist with accreditation efforts as applicable.
• Attend to administrative duties including attendance reporting, progress reports, grades and surveys.

Connaissances

Asynchronous online

Traditional on-ground

Hybrid instruction

Learning management system

Effective communication

Collaborative work

Formation

Master's degree in teaching discipline

18 graduate hours in teaching discipline

Outils

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Instructor of Physics 9/10 Month (Tenure Track)

Title: Instructor of Physics 9/10 Month (TenureTrack)

Institution: Volunteer State CommunityCollege

Job Summary: This position is responsible for delivering quality instruction inmultiple instructional delivery formats and participating inevaluation of student learning and assessment of course and programoutcomes. Faculty will participate in service activities to supportthe College's mission.

Job Duties: Within a minimum workweek of 37.5 hours, faculty are generallyexpected to teach 15 semester credit hours and hold additionalin-person and virtual office hours as defined in College policy.Faculty will teach a total 28-32 semester credit hours across Falland Spring semesters. Teach evening, weekend, off-campus, dualenrollment, and distance-based courses as required. Provideappropriate and effective instruction. Create and contribute to asupportive learning environment for students within and beyond theclassroom. Actively participate in development, evaluation, andreview of program and curriculum, including assisting with orleading affiliation and accreditation efforts as applicable. Attendto administrative duties, including completion of required Collegetrainings and timely submission of attendance reporting, progressreports, grades, survey responses and other required information.Contribute to College service, including Student-Focused Serviceand Mentorship (advising, career services, student organizationsponsorship, etc.) and committee, taskforce, and project work atthe College, division, and department level. Support studentrecruitment and retention efforts as appropriate. Engage in regularprofessional development around pedagogy and maintain up-to-datesubject-matter expertise; support a culture of lifelong learning.Comply with all College and TBR policies and guidelines. Otherduties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree in the teaching discipline from a regionallyaccredited institution or a Master's degree plus 18 graduate hoursin the teaching discipline from a regionally accreditedinstitution.

Preferred Qualifications: Collegiate-level teaching experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge and/or experience delivering effective instruction in avariety of formats, including asynchronous online, traditionalon-ground, hybrid. Ability to use a learning management system forcourse delivery and maintenance of course records.
Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with adiverse faculty, staff, and student population.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and any technologies orsoftware pertinent to the subject area of instruction.

Pay Rate: $42,535 - $53,167 annual salary depending on experience

Volunteer State offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:

• Insurance: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability (long andshort term), FSA/HSA
• Wellness Incentive Program (if enrolled in Health)
• Educational Assistance: Fee Waiver, Spouse/Dependent Discounts,Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Longevity Pay
• Retirement Options: State of TN Pension (TCRS), 401a, 401K withup to $50/month match, 403b, and 457
• 14 Paid Holidays/Year
• Annual Leave (if applicable)
• Sick Leave
• Sick Leave Bank
• State Employee Discount Program with over 900 merchants

Special Instructions to Applicants: Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application process.Official transcripts will be required upon hire. Applicants may be subject to a background check. The anticipated start date for this position is January 2027.