Full-Time Temporary Position (One-Year Sabbatical Replacement)
Start date will be Fall Semester 2009
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Science Division seeks an energetic and enthusiastic colleague to teach a variety of undergraduate courses in Physics. The ideal candidate will bring competencies to teach lecture and laboratory in Conceptual Physics, Allied Health Physics, Technical Physics, Algebra-Based Physics and Calculus-Based Physics. The position includes some minimal set up and maintenance of labs and laboratory equipment.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Qualification(s):
*Master's degree with a major in Physics or with 24 graduate quarter/16 semester credits in Physics which would apply to the major.
Preferred Qualification(s):
*Teaching experience at the two-year college level.
*Demonstrated excellence in teaching.
*Experience in teaching physics.
*Background in diversity issues as related to teaching in the prescribed area(s).
*Experience with or willingness to develop and teach courses via ITV, Internet, or other distance-learning methodologies.
Desirable Qualification(s):
*Ability to provide faculty leadership in athletics and/or student life activities.
EXPECTATIONS OF FACULTY
A faculty member's work assignment includes a number of diverse professional responsibilities. Classroom teaching and other contacts with students form the core of the faculty work assignment. Additionally, professional development and service to the college are the other core components of a faculty member's work assignment. A faculty member will plan to engage in such activities as: course evaluation, classroom preparation, the evaluation of student performance, committee assignments, classroom research and community service as part of overall work assignment.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; however, you are encouraged to submit the required application materials as soon as possible. To apply, submit a completed RCTC application (http://www.RCTC.edu/hr/html/Application.htm), a letter of interest addressing qualifications, current resume/vita, and transcripts (unofficial copies acceptable for initial screening) to: Instructor of Physics Search Team * Human Resources Office * Rochester Community and Technical College * 851 30th Avenue SE * Rochester, MN 55904-4999.
