Assistant Professor of Math and Physics at DeVry University, North Brunswick NJ

Institution: DeVry University New Jersey
Location: North Brunswick, NJ
Category:
Faculty - Science - Physics
Faculty - Science - Mathematics
Posted: 08/10/2011
Application Due: Open Until Filled
Type: Full Time
Overview:
The full time faculty member is responsible for facilitating student learning by delivering educational courses and programs, in accordance with DeVry University requirements, in the area of Mathematics and Physics. These courses include, but are not limited to, Algebra, Pre-Calculus, Calculus and College Physics. The qualified Instructor must be prepared to teach classes at the Bachelor's level. Teaching these classes includes a variety of tasks such as: developing new strategies to teach the course, preparing handouts, exams and assignments, maintaining positive classroom relationships with students, and supporting the campus's efforts to encourage students to achieve their educational goals, graduate, and start an excellent career.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
-Develop strategies to teach the course for the entire semester or session, using DeVry University curriculum guides and meeting the university's academic standards.
-Develop and provide students with an approved DeVry University syllabus that follows a template established by the local campus, center, or Online, and which includes the terminal course objectives.
-Organize, prepare, and regularly revise and update all course materials.

-Utilize appropriate educational technology to engage students and enhance learning.
-Connect students' current study to real-world applications, using lab and library assignments and linking coursework to previous/future study in related disciplines.
-Publish course terminal objectives, assignment/examination fees dates, and the weight distribution of various evaluation categories. Ensure that all tests are formatted with proper instructions. Provide advance notice of all major exams.
-Ensure that the content and level of material included on exams correspond to the course terminal objectives, that the material has been adequately addressed in the course, that concepts have been demonstrated, and that relevant homework has been reviewed.
-Provide multiple evaluative formats for students to demonstrate their knowledge and earn their grades in the course.
-Demonstrate consistency and fairness in the preparation and grading of exams, and provide timely feedback to students.
-Create an atmosphere of mutual respect in the classroom by avoiding inappropriate comments about any individual, social group, the university, the company, or competitors.
-Maintain proper records, grades, reports, and other documents and deliver them in a timely fashion to the appropriate academic administrator.
-Assist in training and mentoring of new faculty, and class observations and support of adjunct faculty.
-Participate in at least one academic initiative designed to support enrollment management, career services, or outreach to the community, including local high schools and community colleges.

Qualifications:
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PhD in Mathematics or Physics is required. Candidates must have strong teaching skills, outstanding communication skills, excellent motivational and instructional skills in a diverse and non-traditional environment as well as business or industry experience.
Application Information
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Contact: DeVry University NJ Metro
Online App. Form: https://devryuniversity-devry.icims.com/jobs/17755/job
Email Address: kshah2@devry.edu