TT at Santa Fe College

Application Deadline: January 30, 2015
Salary & Benefits: Starting salary is subject to the Salary Schedule ( http://www.sfcollege.edu/hr/). Compensation package is comprised of many college paid benefits including health and life insurance, retirement, leave time, tuition waivers for Santa Fe College and the University of Florida.
Classification: Faculty, 9-Month, Tenure Track
Location: Northwest Campus, Natural Sciences
Faculty assignments rotate between campuses

OVERVIEW: The Natural Sciences Department, in the Division of Liberal Arts and Sciences, is seeking a faculty member to teach physics and introductory courses in the physical sciences. This is an entry level, full-time, 9-month tenure track faculty position to begin in August 2015. The annual teaching load is 30 semester hours. Santa Fe College is a teaching-oriented, student-centered institution emphasizing lower-division courses for university transfer as well as the latest workplace skills and technologies. Santa Fe is located in beautiful North Central Florida, near the University of Florida.

Responsibilities and duties include:

• Plan curriculum and provide instruction to promote student success in the college setting.
• Collaborate with colleagues to evaluate, develop, and revise curricula and pedagogical methods that enhance student mastery of course content.
• Collaborate with colleagues and local school professionals to create and promote joint outreach and educational activities.
• Support the mission of the department and college to promote student learning through quality instruction, curriculum enhancement, faculty scholarship, professional development and service.
• Assist with the implementation of college policies, procedures, and practices in accordance with Santa Fe philosophy, values, and mission.
• Participate in committee work and complete staff assignments as requested.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A Master's degree or higher in Physics or a closely related field is required. The successful candidate will have experience teaching lecture and laboratory courses for both science and non-science majors. Faculty members are encouraged to teach with technology, where appropriate, and to develop distance education courses for the curriculum, when suitable. A commitment to student learning and excellence in undergraduate education is essential. A criminal background check will be conducted.

(See the Credentialing Manual for a complete description of the credentialing process and minimum requirements for positions: Faculty Credentialing Manual)

Questions about the position should be directed to:
Sture Edvardsson, Chair, Department of Natural Sciences
352-395-5349 or sture.edvardsson@sfcollege.edu

APPLICATION PROCESS: All applicants must submit a SF application, letter of intent, updated resume, and college transcripts, and a written statement describing his/her concept of a learning-centered institution. Three letters of recommendation are requested at the time of application and are required to be submitted before an official offer of employment can be extended. A SF College application may be requested or accessed via the SF Human Resources website. Unofficial transcripts will only be accepted for review purposes. Candidates should be aware that official transcripts will be required prior to any offer of employment being made. All information must be submitted to the Human Resources office, Santa Fe College, by the application deadline.