TT at Highland Community College

Highland Community College is seeking to fill an opening for a full-time, tenure-track instructor in Physics beginning the fall 2009 semester. The Physics Instructor position requires a Master's degree in physics or a related field. Preference will be given to candidates who have at least three years of experience in teaching freshman-sophomore physics and pre-engineering courses. Successful applicant may also teach an entry level mathematics course and will participate in recruitment activities in order to grow the Engineering Program. Highland Community College has a student body of over 6,000 students, including approximately 700 students of color and international students. Highland has a strong commitment to achieving diversity among faculty and staff. We seek to create a work environment and organizational culture that reflects the society and community in which the College is located, as well as a climate which appreciates the differences of every employee and encourages multicultural perspectives. The College values diverse teaching and learning viewpoints among our faculty to promote academic excellence. Application is not complete until the following materials are submitted: letter of application, resume/curriculum vitae, copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts, three current professional letters of recommendation, and a statement of teaching philosophy to the Associate Vice President of Human Resources, Highland Community College, 2998 West Pearl City Road, Freeport, Illinois 61032. Applications received by February 15, 2009 will receive first consideration. For complete job description and requirements see http://www.highland.edu. HCC is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from women and minorities.