Wharton County Junior College
Instructor of Physics
Class Code:
PHS001, PHS002
Salary:
$40,550.00 - $52,050.00 Annually
Purpose and Scope
The permanent responsibility of a faculty member is to provide the
most effective instruction possible in his/her discipline. The faculty
member works to insure that his/her instruction is meeting the
educational needs of students.
Essential Job Functions:
Administrative duties of this position:
• Keeps accurate records of student attendance
• Supervises assigned student employees
• Assists assigned student groups in the planning and managing of student activities
• Makes arrangements, approved in writing by the appropriate supervisor, for covering classes when scheduling an absence
• Assumes assigned advising and registration duties
• Maintains current knowledge of careers related to teaching field
and of transfer issues (both in one’s field and in general)
•
Assumes the responsibility for the physical condition of assigned office
and classrooms and to report needs to the building supervisor
• Provides grade reports to Admissions and Registration
• Attends to assigned responsibilities in a dependable and timely manner
• Meets deadlines
2. Faculty development and obligations of this position:
• Maintains oneself as a competent scholar in the teaching field/fields
• Designs and implements a professional growth plan to improve instructional abilities
• Participates in professional activities related to discipline
• Complies with the professional growth and instructional assessment policies
• Maintains currency in pedagogy
3. Teaching responsibilities of this position:
• Instructs students in courses assigned, following the official master syllabi and using approved textbooks
• Meets all classes regularly and promptly as scheduled and for the full duration of each class period
• Participates in the department’s review of all course offerings
• Upgrades the educational program by evaluating course content,
student needs, and instructional methods and making recommendations for
improvement
• Assists in the preparation of course syllabi
• Evaluates support materials available to students in the WCJC Libraries and makes recommendations for improving collections
• Teaches assigned courses at times, locations, and in classrooms as assigned
• Prepares, organizes, and delivers course material in effective manner
• Provides written course outlines to students and to appropriate supervisor
• Teaches online classes as assigned
4. Other professional duties of this position:
• Adheres to policies published in the Regulations Manual
• Follows college policies regarding work schedules, office hours,
etc., published in the Faculty Handbook, Regulations Manual, Employment
Agreement, and other official college documents
• Participates in assigned committee work
• Attends faculty meetings and commencement exercises as appropriate
• Performs assigned advising, registration, and recruiting duties
• Reviews and makes recommendations for the improvement of the
educational program, the college’s learning environment, and related
services
• Familiarizes oneself with the purpose of the college and with college policies and procedures
• Assumes special responsibilities or assignments from supervisors
• Secures a copy of the Student Handbook and becomes familiar with its contents
• Reports absences to appropriate supervisor
• Demonstrates commitment to the profession and students
• Provides professional and/or nonprofessional services (national, regional, local)
5. Other duties assigned to this position:
• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature
and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed
as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills
required of personnel so classified.
Knowledge, Skills, & Experience:
This position requires a master’s degree and a minimum of 18 graduate
hours in physics from a regionally accredited instituion. This position
requires credentials that meet minimum requirements for teaching at the
post secondary level set by the Southern Association of Colleges and
Schools, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, the Texas
Education Agency, and accrediting agencies for individual programs. A
criminal background check is also required.
Supervision:
SUPERVISION OF OTHERS:
At minimum, a faculty member should have the ability to instruct and
supervise students; evaluate teaching strategies and design various
methods of instruction; grade papers objectively and return them
promptly; adapt instruction to fit student needs; and communicate with
students effectively.
SUPERVISON AND DIRECTION RECEIVED:
This position is responsible and accountable to the Physics
Department Head, the Math & Science Division Chair, and the Vice
President of Instruction for fulfilling the objectives, standards, and
duties listed in this document. Guidance for the performance of duties
outlined in this job description comes from the policies and regulations
of the college and any other applicable federal, state, and local
statues, ordinances, codes, rules, regulations, or directives.
Equipment Used/Contacts:
EQUIPMENT USED:
This position uses a personal computer workstation running in a
Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone, and other general
office equipment.
CONTACTS:
External contacts of this position are with the community and local and state agencies.
Internal contacts of this position are with administrators, faculty, and staff.
Complexity/Effort:
Performance is considered satisfactory when:
1. Mutually agreed-upon objectives have been attained within a specified time frame
2. Functional responsibilities of the position have been executed at a level consistent with performance requirements
3. Effective, cooperative relationships exist with administrative and
professional staff, faculty, support staff, and clientele from the
community
4. Confidential aspects of the position are strictly maintained
5. Functioning in this role is related to college goals and mission attainment
6. Work is coordinated with the department head and division chair
7. Accuracy and high quality of finished work are strictly maintained and completed within established guidelines
Working Conditions:
The person in this position must be able to travel independently to
and from multiple work sites during day and evening hours and must be
able to communicate effectively in a teaching environment with both
groups and individuals.
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County Junior College will no longer accept paper applications as of
08/01/11.
Wharton County Junior College is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the institution's
policy, in compliance with Title IX as implemented, to provide equal
employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion,
national origin, gender, age or disability. Questions regarding
employment practices may be directed to the Director of Human Resources
Department, WCJC, 911 Boling Highway, Wharton, TX 77488
