Physical Sciences Instructor

Mott Community College; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 55,104,000 - 82,656,000; Part time

Job summary

A community college in Michigan is seeking part-time faculty to teach Physical Sciences. Responsibilities include facilitating student learning and assessing outcomes. Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Physical Sciences and demonstrate a commitment to community college teaching. The position is on-site, with potential for student consultation. Continuous applications are accepted.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Physical Sciences or related field.
• Understanding of community college teaching.
• Ability to apply current research to teaching.
• Ability to integrate technology in teaching.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate student learning in Physical Sciences classes.
• Assess student learning outcomes.
• Maintain appropriate licensure and certifications.

Skills

Innovative teaching style

Commitment to community college philosophy

Ability to engage with diverse student backgrounds

Strong communication skills

Ability to integrate technology into teaching

Education

Master’s degree in Physical Sciences

Job description

This is a position we anticipate filling for future semesters. Specific part‑time teaching needs for future semesters may not be known until the end of class registration.

Purpose, Scope & Dimension of Job: Faculty facilitate student learning and initiate and participate in efforts to consistently improve the level of student success. As learning facilitators, faculty consistently assess learning outcomes and their own teaching effectiveness (pedagogy). As professionals, faculty adhere to the ethical standards of their profession as outlined, for example, by the NEA and the State of Michigan. Where applicable, faculty maintain licensure and certifications. Faculty member will be responsible for teaching classes in Physical Sciences, specifically: PHSC -191 Physical Science: 10:30AM – 11:55AM TR PHSC -191L Physical Science Lab: 12:00PM – 2:55PM T

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Master’s degree in Physical Sciences (MA, MS), or masters in a related field with 18 or more graduate hours in the Physical Sciences.
• Understanding of and commitment to community college teaching, mission and philosophy.
• Innovative, flexible and positive teaching style and understanding the needs of students from diverse backgrounds.
• Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations; ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations; ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Technology Skills: Ability to integrate computer applications into teaching.
• Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and college objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned; ability to establish and maintain collegial relationships with students, peers, staff, and administrators; skill in oral and written communication.
• * A foreign degree must be certified, at the candidate’s expense, by a professional evaluation service.

Additional Desirable Qualifications

• Doctorate in Physical Science, or one of the Physical Sciences.
• Academic experience which includes work, research, study or teaching in one of the Physical Sciences.
• Additional graduate level coursework or master’s degrees or higher in additional disciplines within the study of Physical Science.
• Recent, within the last three years, successful teaching of one of the Physical Sciences in the lecture and/or laboratory setting.
• Recent community college/college teaching experience in one of the Physical Sciences.
• An interest in developing new courses and programs to meet the challenges of 21st century in the Physical Sciences and related fields.
• Demonstrated familiarity with computer-based instruction, distance learning, learning technologies, competency-based instruction and modularized courseware or other alternate delivery methodologies.
• Evidence of continuing professional development in Physical Science and/or the teaching of Physical Science.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• The employee must be able to move about 2/3 of the time and be stationary about 1/3 of the time. S/he is required to be mobile around campus for participant involvement/activities.
• S/he must be able to converse with individuals on a regular basis with the ability to read, analyze, and interpret their needs via phone conversations, face-to-face conversations, or written documentation.
• The employee must be able to utilize all programs on a computer independently and efficiently (particularly the internet, Word, and the student database).
• S/he must be able to present information in an instructional setting and respond to questions from groups.
• Must be able to tolerate some exposure to a wide variety of chemicals which are common to the industry. Must be able to work with chemicals properly and safely; and wear appropriate gloves.

Work Schedule

While part‑time faculty are not required to hold regular office hours during the semesters they teach, they are required to make provisions for student consultations as may be necessary and reasonable.

Additional Information

Must be available to teach onsite; opportunities do not exist to teach online courses only.

If selected for an interview, candidates may need to provide a professional portfolio. Specific instructions will be shared prior to the interview.

Visa sponsorship is not available.

Selected candidates must submit to a drug test and criminal background check.

Additional Application Deadline Information

(If specific deadline) — The College reserves the right to extend the application deadline or reopen the search if a sufficient pool is not established. Notice of such a decision will be indicated in the posting.

(If no specific deadline) — The College reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified.

Application Deadline

Application Deadline Continuously accepting applications.

Equal Opportunity Summary

As an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution, the College encourages diversity and provides equal opportunity in education, employment, all of its programs, and the use of its facilities. The College does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran’s status, age, disability unrelated to an individual’s ability to perform adequately, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Title IX Coordinator Contact Information: 1401 E. Court St., Prahl College Center ( PCC - 2030G), Flint, MI 48503, [phone]. Title II, ADA , Coordinator Contact Information: 1401 E. Court St., Curtice-Mott Complex (CM-1024), Flint, MI 48503, [phone]. Section 504 Coordinator Contact Information: 1401 E. Court St., Prahl College Center ( PCC - 1130), Flint, MI 48503, [phone].

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