Part-Time Physics & Astronomy Instructor

University of California; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 82,656 - 123,984; Part time

Job summary

Long Beach City College seeks part-time faculty to teach physics, astronomy, or related courses. Teaching assignments may be at Liberal Arts campus, the Trade, Technology and Community Learning campus or other college teaching locations; assignments may occur day, evening, weekend, online or off campus and are subject to change as needed.

Part-time positions are as needed positions and do not accrue rights to tenure.

Qualifications

• 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 equivalent.
• Desirable qualifications: Recent community college or lower-division teaching experience; recent teaching Astronomy courses.

Responsibilities

• Commitment to serving the needs of the student, department, college, and community.
• Collaboration across disciplines and utilization of student support resources.
• Participation in department, division, college committees and participatory governance activities.
• Participation in curriculum and program development.
• Work collegially and collaboratively within the college community.
• Participation in ongoing professional development.
• Ability to create a dynamic learning environment that values instructor/student interaction.
• Ability to effectively engage with and facilitate authentic learning for students of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.
• Ability to adapt teaching pedagogy to the knowledge of each individual and class.
• Ability to self‑reflect and respond to an evidence‑based assessment of student learning.
• Demonstrated experience and commitment to integrating new technologies into the learning process, including but not limited to interactive technologies for on‑campus and online courses.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Education

Master’s in physics, astronomy or astrophysics; or Bachelor’s in physics or astronomy AND Master’s in engineering, mathematics, meteorology or geophysics; or equivalent

Job description

Long Beach City College seeks part-time faculty to teach physics, astronomy, or related courses. Teaching assignments may be at Liberal Arts campus, the Trade, Technology and Community Learning campus or other college teaching locations; assignments may occur day, evening, weekend, online or off campus and are subject to change as needed.

Part-time positions are as needed positions and do not accrue rights to tenure.