Physical Science Adjunct Instructor: Ignite Discovery

City Colleges of Chicago; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 1,102,000 - 1,299,000; Part time

Job summary

City Colleges of Chicago seeks an Adjunct Instructor to teach Physical Science (Introduction to the scientific method, astronomy, geology, oceanography, and meteorology) during the fall 2020 semester.

The ideal candidate will design courses to meet learning outcomes, foster critical thinking, and promote active student participation in learning. Must work in person and communicate effectively with a diverse student body, aligning with the college's open access mission.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Physical Science (Chemistry, Physics, Astronomy, Geology, etc.) or master's degree and 18 graduate semester hours in a Physical Science.
• Knowledge of Brighspace Learning Management System, preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate with diverse group of staff and students required
• Experience with a diverse, multi-lingual student population is desired, as is a commitment to the open access mission of the community college.

Responsibilities

• Design courses to meet learning outcomes, and promote students’ active participation in their own learning.
• Create an effective learning environment that fosters students’ intellectual curiosity and helps students to problem solve using discipline-specific thinking strategies.
• Employ a variety of formative and summative assessments to ensure that classroom instruction leads to student learning and the attainment of the student learning outcomes for the course.
• Help students reach their academic, personal and career goals and foster a safe environment that respects the diversity of people and ideas by modeling respect for all students and conveying confidence in every student’s ability to learn.
• Contribute to and provide leadership in the student’s academic and professional communities, and promote collaboration and teamwork among members of these communities.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Physical Science

18 graduate semester hours in Physical Science

Tools

Brighspace Learning Management System

Job description

City Colleges of Chicago seeks an Adjunct Instructor to teach Physical Science (Introduction to the scientific method, astronomy, geology, oceanography, and meteorology) during the fall 2020 semester.

The ideal candidate will design courses to meet learning outcomes, foster critical thinking, and promote active student participation in learning. Must work in person and communicate effectively with a diverse student body, aligning with the college's open access mission.