| Position Title | Professor, Physics |
| Department | 13073 - Physics |
| Posting Type | External |
| Please ensure that you have these documents before clicking the "Apply to this Posting" button | Resume
Cover Letter
Other Document
Transcripts |
| Position Open Date | 10-01-2015 |
| Position Close Date | 11-01-2015 |
| Availability Date | |
| Position Number | F99976 |
| Position Type | Faculty |
| Full-Time/Part-Time | Full-Time |
| Campus | South |
| Physical location | San Jacinto College District
South Campus
13735 Beamer Road
Houston, TX 77089 |
| Required Qualifications | Education: Master's degree in Physics or related field with a minimum of eighteen (18) graduate hours in Physics.
Experience: Prior physics and/or astronomy teaching experience required, preferably at the community college and/or university level; background knowledge in astronomy and use of telescopes preferred; ability to teach another subject area, particularly chemistry or geology, a plus. |
| Preferred Qualifications | Willingness to teach overload courses in addition to the full-time teaching load will receive additional consideration. Prior Community College teaching experience preferred. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. |
| Responsibilities | Teaching
- Teach a minimum of three courses (lectures and labs), as assigned by the department chair, per semester for Fall and Spring semesters; teaching assignment may include day, evening and/or weekend classes
- Preference will be given to individuals who are willing to teach one or more overload courses; summer teaching may be available and will be awarded on the basis of funding, course availability, and departmental seniority
- Demonstrates high standards, both academic and professional
- Evaluates student work constructively and provides timely feedback
- Teaches at times and locations that meet student needs
- Provides access to students through posted conference hours, electronic communications, and other appropriate methods and responds to inquiries in a timely manner
- Reviews, evaluates, and recommends student learning materials
- Develops and uses a syllabus and course information materials for each course, laboratory, or clinical setting within state, college, and departmental guideline
- Plans, develops, and uses effective teaching methods and materials which assist students in meeting course objectives, are appropriate for students with diverse educational and experiential backgrounds and learning styles, and engage the students in learning.
- Reviews, evaluates, reflects, and revises program curricula and teaching methods through a self-evaluation process of self-reflection
Professional Development
- Maintains high standards of competence in the discipline(s) and teaching methodologies through professional development activities.
- Plans, develops, and uses effective teaching methods and materials which assist students in meeting course objectives, are appropriate for students with diverse educational and experiential backgrounds and learning styles, and engage the students in learning.
- Reviews, evaluates, reflects, and revises program curricula and teaching methods through a self-evaluation process of self - reflection.
- Meets or exceeds professional standards, state-mandated guidelines, requirements of business/industry, and higher education, as appropriate to the discipline(s).
College Service
- Actively participates in college meetings and/or committees, task forces, and councils.
- Participates in college-related activities such as registration, community education, recruitment of students, student retention, and faculty selection.
- Participates in college activities for students/student organizations to aid in retention.
- Participates in business and community activities that foster goodwill and promote the mission and values of the college.
- Participates in activities required to maintain program and college accreditation standards.
- Participates in setting departmental goals, in developing college budgets that support the goals, and in planning for achieving those goals.
- Promotes and maintains departmental affiliation agreements and other partnerships with other institutions |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | FACULTY:
To be considered for this position you must attach the following documents:
Cover Letter
Resume
Transcript(s)
Student Success Statement
Student Success Statement: We are passionate about students, learning, and outcomes. As such, we are looking for individuals who share our enthusiasm and commitment. Please provide a 1-2 page overview, and share your perspective on student success with us.
Transcripts must be attached to the application, even if the applicant is a current or former employee of the college.
If you are unable to attach your documents to the application or encounter other difficulties with the on-line application, please contact Human Resources (281-998-6115) or email your documents to the following address:
San Jacinto College District - Human Resources
Email: hr@sjcd.edu
Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
San Jacinto College District is an equal opportunity institution. |
| Salary | MAST + 18 - Salary based on 2015-2016 Board approved salary schedule for instructional personnel |
| Work Hours | Nine (9) month position
Class and office hours
Thirty-five (35) hours per week
Portion of teaching assignment will be evening classes. |
| Quicklink for Posting | jobs.sjcd.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=55984 |
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