FT Physics/Astro at Tallahassee CC

Tallahassee Community College announces an opening for the following continuing contract instructional and library faculty position for 2014-2015. Tallahassee Community College is a dynamic and growing comprehensive community college located in Tallahassee, Florida. The College's 2013 fall enrollment of more than 13,500 students includes nearly 47 percent minority students. The College enjoys a strong reputation for teaching excellence and for producing graduates with Associate in Arts degrees, Associate in Science degrees, and college credit certificates. Tallahassee is also home to two state universities, Florida State University and Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University. TCC partners with both universities and with a number of private higher education institutions to afford greater opportunities for all students, faculty, and surrounding communities. TCC also partners with area businesses and organizations to meet local workforce needs.

In addition to the minimum qualifications* listed for the position, all prospective faculty are expected to demonstrate the following characteristics:

1. Commitment to student retention and success
2. Commitment to development and assessment of student learning
3. Use of technology and innovative approaches to enhance teaching and learning, including distance learning and alternative delivery systems
4. Willingness to support a diverse population of learners inside and beyond the classroom
5. Ability to work in a participatory and collegial setting

Faculty responsibilities include instruction, curriculum, service and support of college policies and procedures, and professional development. Starting salaries for instructional and library faculty positions are competitive.

NATURAL SCIENCES

Physics/Astronomy Assistant Professor. A Master's degree in physics, physical science or related area of study, or a Master's degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in physics, physical science or related area of study. The primary teaching assignment is calculus based physics, trigonometry based physics, and general education astronomy and physics.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

1. Visit the college's web site at www.tcc.fl.edu for position criteria and application.
2. Complete the online TCC application for the position(s) of interest.
3. The following documents are required when completing the online application:

• Letter of interest addressing the following five (5) faculty characteristics and responsibilities.

1. Commitment to student retention and success
2. Commitment to development and assessment of student learning
3. Use of technology and innovative approaches to enhance teaching and learning, including distance learning and alternative delivery systems
4. Willingness to support a diverse population of learners inside and beyond the classroom
5. Ability to work in a participatory and collegial setting

• Unofficial transcript(s) of all college coursework
• Applicants currently enrolled as graduate students who anticipate completing their course of study prior to August 1, 2014 are encouraged to apply, but must submit from the dean of their school their current standing and anticipated program completion date in addition to the required documents listed above.

The application review process will begin January 13, 2014 and will continue until all vacancies have been filled. Please note that applications received after January 13, 2014 may not be given consideration.

CONTACT INFORMATION

FACULTY HIRING · HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
Tallahassee Community College · 444 Appleyard Drive · Tallahassee, FL 32304-2895
P: 850.201.8225 · F: (850) 201.8489 · E: facpos@tcc.fl.edu · W: www.tcc.fl.edu