Tenure-Track Physics & Engineering Educator

City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Harold Washington College is seeking a full-time, tenure-track faculty member to teach Engineering Physics and related courses within the City Colleges of Chicago School of Engineering. The candidate should demonstrate commitment to student success and inclusive teaching.

The position emphasizes collaboration across departments, leadership in the department, and engagement in professional communities. Salary ranges from $58,000 to $65,000, with benefits described by the college.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in a Physics-based discipline or Engineering Physics.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills for a diverse student body.
• Experience with a multilingual student population and open access mission.
• Experience teaching introductory engineering concepts including programming and data science.
• Familiarity with a learning management system such as Brightspace.

Responsibilities

• Teach the spectrum of lecture and laboratory-based physics courses to meet learning outcomes.
• Promote an effective learning environment that supports student curiosity and problem solving.
• Use formative and summative assessments to ensure student learning and outcomes.
• Contribute to department leadership and promote collaboration within CCC School of Engineering.

Skills

Excellent communication

Diversity and inclusion experience

Engineering concepts teaching

Programming and data science

Brightspace LMS

Education

Master's or PhD in Physics or Engineering Physics

Job description

Harold Washington College is seeking a full-time, tenure-track faculty member to teach Engineering Physics and related courses within the City Colleges of Chicago School of Engineering. The candidate should demonstrate commitment to student success and inclusive teaching.

The position emphasizes collaboration across departments, leadership in the department, and engagement in professional communities. Salary ranges from $58,000 to $65,000, with benefits described by the college.