Faculty - Physics (North Lake College)
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Posting Details
Position Information
| Position Title | Faculty - Physics (North Lake College) |
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| Position Number | 071301011 |
| Position Type | Faculty |
| Exempt or Non-Exempt | Exempt |
| Appointment Type | Full Time |
| Is Grant Funded? | No |
| Salary | Nine months salary ranging from $44,485 - $50,869 based on education and experience. Extra service and summer compensation possibilities in addition to 9-month contract (Comprehensive benefits package). |
| Work Days/Hours | days, some evenings, some weekends |
| Posting Number | 01793 |
Position Summary Information
| Job Description Summary/Essential Duties | Full time faculty position begins Fall 2013 to teach courses in Physics. Develop instructional materials, provide leadership for adjunct faculty, serve on college and District committees as requested and perform other duties expected of a full-time faculty member as specified in the DCCCD contract. Teaching or supervision responsibilities may occasionally take place at night or on weekends or at a satellite campus. Teaches students effectively in assigned classes and maintains office hours for student consultation in accordance with procedures outlined in the Dallas County Community College Board Policy Manual and/or agreed upon with immediate supervisor. Provides students with a written course syllabus that should include items specified by the college and/or Dallas County Community College System. Participates in the evaluation of the instructional process and uses innovative strategies to continually improve learning. Participates in development and support of their discipline by recommending books and materials, revising curricula, and recommending teaching assignments when appropriate. Maintains accurate and complete course records as required by law and the Board of Trustees Policies and Procedures Manual. Performs professional activities and assumes professional responsibilities as agreed upon with the division dean, and works with colleagues to achieve shared goals and visions. Values the collaborative process. Uses knowledge of diverse communities and learning styles and has the ability to incorporate diversity of delivery of such learning styles in instruction. Participates in student advising and registration. Utilizes technology to facilitate learning and to access data, maintain records, generate reports, and communicate with others. Institutional Service Responsibilities (College and Dallas County Community College System): Meets professional assignments in accordance with the System’s calendar and contractual obligations. Complies with DALLAS COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM board policy, state and federal policy, and the student code of conduct as appropriate. Commits to college mission and goals through participating in planning division objectives and budget requests. Serves on and attends college and/or system committees as assigned. Participates in campus commencement exercise(s) as required by Board Policy and attends other required college meetings and activities. Participates in his/her own performance appraisal. Demonstrates ability to work effectively with persons from diverse backgrounds. Student Services Responsibilities: May work with student clubs and/or organizations. Community: Consistent with other DCCC job descriptions demonstrates verbal and written communication skills to support and enhance effective interaction between Dallas County Community College System and other organizations, businesses and community groups as well as faculty, staff\and students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. Promotes the college in the community by participating in a variety of marketing activities. Professional Growth Responsibilities: Participates in professional development activities. |
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| Minimum Qualifications | Master’s degree or higher in Physics or Master’s with 18 graduate hours in Physics. One year of demonstrated teaching experience required. Demonstrated skills in successfully working with diverse populations through experiences such as formal training and past work experiences. The ability to provide quality customer service. Official transcripts will be required. A criminal background check will be conducted. |
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| Special Instructions to Applicants | Part time works counts as half time work experience – example: 12 months part time = 6 months full time. The application alone is used to determine if minimum requirements are met. Please complete all portions of the application even if including a resume. Unofficial transcripts are required at the time of application submission. Date degree awarded must be included on Master’s Degree IT IS NECESSARY TO MARK OR BLOCK OUT SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER AND DATE OF BIRTH FROM YOUR TRANSCRIPTS/DOCUMENTS BEFORE YOU UPLOAD THEM INTO THE DCCCD APPLICATION. IF TRANSCRIPTS ARE FOUND WITH SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS AND BIRTH DATES ON THEM, THE APPLICATION WILL BE RENDERED INCOMPLETE. APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION UNTIL TRANSCRIPTS/DOCUMENTS ARE UPLOADED AS INSTRUCTED. |
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Posting Detail Information
| Close Date | 02/15/2013 |
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| Open Until Filled | No |
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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Do you have a Master’s degree in Physics or any other discipline with 18 documented graduate hours in Physics?
- yes
- no
- Master's degree will be complete by the end of this semester
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Please name the university your master's degree in Physics is from and
provide us with the month and year the degree was awarded. OR Tell us
the name of the university you received your master's degree from, the
date the degree was awarded.
(Open Ended Question)
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Do you have at least one year of classroom teaching experience?
Please note that teaching part time for two years is considered one year.
- Yes
- No
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Where have you previously gained experience in teaching or tutoring?
Briefly describe your responsibilities in those positions.
(Open Ended Question)
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What is your experience with course design and/or curriculum development?
(Open Ended Question)
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Discuss your experiences involving sponsorship of student activities or extracurricular activities with students.
(Open Ended Question)
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How do you utilize Microsoft Office, Physics/Science related software and Classroom Management applications in your classroom?
(Open Ended Question)
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What is your teaching and/or training experience in distance learning?
(Open Ended Question)
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What instructional methods have you used in the classroom?
(Open Ended Question)
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Describe recent professional activities, seminars, conferences, or professional development.
(Open Ended Question)
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What is your highest academic degree in Physics?
(Open Ended Question)
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What experiences do you have teaching or working with people of diverse backgrounds?
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Masters Unofficial Transcripts
- Letter of Recommendation 1
- Letter of Recommendation 2
- PhD Unofficial Transcripts
- Additional Unofficial Transcripts
