Physics Instructor (Reedley College) Part-Time Faculty Pool

State Center Community College; Reedley (CA); On-site; USD 62,667 - 85,108; Part time

Job summary

A community college in California seeks a part-time Physics Instructor for various courses including introductory physics and calculus-based physics. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s in physics or a closely related field and a commitment to educating a diverse student body. Responsibilities include evaluating student performance and maintaining professional conduct. Salary ranges from $45.49 to $61.78 per lecture hour.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in physics or a related field is required.
• Experience teaching physics courses is highly desirable.
• Commitment to diversity and equity in education.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in various physics courses.
• Evaluate student progress through tests and assignments.
• Maintain classroom records in accordance with District Policy.

Skills

Innovative teaching methodologies

Effective communication

Teamwork

Education

Master’s in physics, astronomy or astrophysics

Bachelor’s in physics or astronomy AND master’s in engineering, mathematics, meteorology or geophysics

Valid California Community College credential

Job description

Physics Instructor (Reedley College) Part-Time Faculty Pool

This is a part-time position. Open until filled. Start dates may vary.

The ideal candidate will share Reedley College’s commitment to educating its racially and socioeconomically diverse student population. As of fall 2017, we currently enroll over 10,000 students of which 71% are Latinx, 1% are Filipino, 3% are Asian, 2% are African American, 19% are White, and 2% are multiracial.

Providing instruction in Physics in a variety of instructional settings and times, including evening and/or weekends, on-line or off-campus and large group instruction classes as needed, the instructor will be responsible for:

• Maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position and currency in teaching physics;
• Teaching introductory physics, general physics, physical science and astronomy courses;
• Teaching trigonometry and calculus based physics courses for majors and non majors;
• Using a variety of pedagogies and integrating a wide range of instructional delivery systems including innovative and creative uses of technology for face-to-face, on-line, and/or hybrid formats;
• Communicating effectively with students;
• Using effective teaching methods appropriate to the subject matter, adherence to institutionally approved curriculum course outlines of record;
• Evaluating student progress through tests and examinations, written assignments, oral responses, etc. in keeping with course objectives;
• Providing course syllabi to students;
• Maintaining classroom records in accordance with District Policy;
• Turning in all required student grading and evaluation reports in a timely manner;
• Otherwise fulfilling all of the duties and responsibilities of instructors as required by Administrative Regulation 7122.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s in physics, astronomy or astrophysics;
• Bachelor’s in physics or astronomy AND master’s in engineering, mathematics, meteorology or geophysics;
• A valid California Community College credential;
• The equivalent education and/or experience (requires an equivalency).

Desirable Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to design and implement innovative teaching methodologies based on physics education research;
• Commitment to interacting and working successfully as a team with science instructors, laboratory technicians, and other colleagues;
• Express enthusiasm for teaching and assisting students to succeed;
• Related work and professional experience;
• Experience in computer assisted instruction and other instructional technologies;
• Ability to communicate effectively (oral and written) and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and administration;
• Ability to develop new and current curriculum and focus on student learning outcomes to improve student learning;
• Experience working with students of various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds;
• Recent experience working with African American, Latinx, Native American, and other racially minoritized students in the classroom and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusions of these groups in higher education shape patterns of participation and outcomes;
• Willingness to examine and remediate one’s instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized students;
• Experience and skill with addressing issues of equity in the classroom;
• Potential for contribution to institutional vitality and growth;
• Knowledge of the community college and its mission and goals.

Salary and Benefits: Starting rates are $45.49 – $61.78 for lecture, $38.67 – $52.55 for lab, and $38.30 – $52.05 for non-instructional. Sick leave accrual is based on assignment hours.

Reedley College is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks diversity among its applicants.