Tidewater Community College invites applications for a faculty position
in Physics; this position will be located on our Chesapeake Campus.
Tidewater Community College is the largest provider of higher
education and workforce development services in Hampton Roads; TCC
serves some 50,000 students annually. With four campuses and regional
centers for the visual arts, performing arts, health professions,
advanced technology, and automotive technology, TCC is a comprehensive
institution offering more than 150 programs, including a full
complement of college transfer and career and technical education,
workforce training and development services, and general community
enrichment and outreach.
The college anticipates filling this full-time, nine-month teaching faculty position, contingent upon
availability of funding. Nine-month teaching appointments run from August 16 to May 15 with the possibility of annual renewal.
While
faculty
positions are based at a particular campus, they may be assigned to
teach at various sites, including other campuses, as well as
online or via other technology delivered distance learning
methodologies. Should the need be justified, faculty are subject to
reassignment
to another campus.
FUNCTIONAL RESPONSBILITIES:
The major emphasis is on teaching, by working with students in
classrooms, laboratories, individual conferences, and related activities
to help the students develop their interests and abilities to the
fullest capacity to become better persons, better workers, and better
citizens. Faculty responsibilities also include office hours,
committee work, student activities, community activities, student
advising, and professional activities. Responsibilities may include work
during the day and/or evening programs of the college, as well as its
distance learning programs. Potential applicants are encouraged to
review the complete position description and qualifications on the
college's Web site at http://support.tcc.edu/hr/jobs.asp prior to applying.
REQUIRED
QUALIFICATIONS: Master's or doctorate degree in Physics.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
College teaching
experience in Physics. Experience teaching at a community college.
Experience applying innovative technology applications to teaching and
learning. Knowledge of, and experience with, proven teaching strategies
that promote student success. Demonstrated ability to effectively
communicate (oral and written communication).
Candidates should possess sufficient technology skills to work productively in an
organization that utilizes significant information and instructional technology resources.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
For
consideration, applicants must submit a cover letter addressing their
qualifications for the position, a current résumé, unofficial copies
of transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate degrees and any
additional relevant coursework, and a completed Commonwealth of Virginia
Application for Employment (available online at http://support.tcc.edu/hr/StateApplicationForm.doc).
Unofficial transcripts
will be accepted with the application; however, no offer of employment
will be made prior to official transcripts being provided to the
college. Review of application materials will commence February 1, 2013,
and continue until the position is filled.
Please direct
correspondence to:
Chair, Faculty Search Committee - Physics
c/o Office of Human Resources
Tidewater Community College
121 College Place, Suite 607
Norfolk, VA 23510
Applications may also be faxed to 757-822-1652 or submitted electronically to
JOBS@tcc.edu. E-mail attachments are accepted only in uncompressed MS Word or Adobe Acrobat (PDF) file
formats.
The college offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package. Additional information about TCC and the
position may be obtained by calling (757) 822-1709 .
All TCC positions require satisfactory completion of background checks prior to
employment.
Tidewater Community College is an EEO/AA
employer and is strongly committed to achieving excellence through
cultural diversity. The college actively encourages applications by and
nominations of qualified minorities, women, disabled persons, and
older individuals.
