| Position Title | Physics Instructor |
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| Posting Date | 11/30/2015 |
| Application Deadline | 01/13/2016 |
| Open Until Filled | No |
| Job Category | Tenure Track Faculty |
| Position Type | Tenure Track Faculty |
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| Salary Schedule | |
| Driving Required | No |
| Department | Physics/Engineering |
Posting Text
| Essential Functions of Position |
Commencing Fall 2016, a full-time, tenure-track faculty position will be available in the Physics Department. Responsibilities include teaching, on a rotation basis, calculus-level engineering physics lecture and lab, calculus-level life science physics lecture and lab, trigonometry-level general physics lecture and lab, and non-mathematical conceptual physics lecture and lab. Other responsibilities include required office hours for students’ needs, full participation in department responsibilities, and participation in the governance of the college via committee assignments. Involvement in activities designed to improve teaching and particularly the application of technology to the instructional process will be expected.
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| Minimum Qualifications |
Minimum Qualifications: The candidate must meet one of these criteria:
1. Master’s in physics, astronomy, or astrophysics OR 2. Bachelor’s in physics or astronomy AND Master’s in engineering, mathematics, meteorology, or geophysics OR 3. Combination of education and other accomplishments that is equivalent to the above. (If claiming equivalency, attach a separate statement that presents the basis for this claim and submit supporting evidence, e.g., transcripts, publications, and other work products.) OR 4. Possession of a lifetime California Community College Instructor Credential in Physics. |
| Required Licenses or Certifications |
N/A
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| Desirable Qualifications |
• Full and complete understanding of the principles of Physics and Mathematics, plus strong communication skills.
• Experience using hands-on demonstrations to explain and communicate the principles of physics. • Teaching experience in Physics at the college level. • Diverse teaching experience with the different college levels of Physics as described above. • Experience working with students outside the classroom. • Familiarity with the transfer requirements of four-year universities. • Familiarity with multimedia technologies in instruction. • Demonstrate experience with utilization of strategies, techniques and methods that enhance student learning and success and respond to diverse learning styles and diverse cultural, ethnic, socioeconomic, academic, and disability backgrounds. |
| Salary & Benefits |
The current salary schedule range for a entering tenure-track faculty member is $56,000-$87,794, plus an earned doctoral bonus of $2,800. Depending on the entry step, the faculty member advances one step each year and has the potential to reach the current maximum step of $111,764, depending on the educational level attained. Starting salary is commensurate with academic preparation and full-time related, paid experience. In addition to salary, each full-time employee participates in a “cafeteria style” health and welfare benefits program.
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| Special Instructions to Applicants |
Application Deadline/Screening:
Completed online applications must be submitted by Wednesday, January 13, 2016 @ 11:59 PM PST.
Required Application Documents: (The following required documents must be submitted electronically via the online application system.)
1. Online District Application form @ https://jobs.sbcc.edu 2. Cover letter addressing the applicant’s experience and the desirable qualifications listed in this announcement. 3. CV or Resume. 4. Copy of college transcripts which verify minimum qualifications.** 5. If claiming equivalency, attach a separate statement in the “Applicant Documents” section entitled “Equivalency.” The statement presents the basis for this claim and submits supporting evidence, e.g. transcripts, publications, other products. 6. Letters of recommendation are strongly preferred by the committee. There are two ways to upload your letters of recommendation:
Option 1 (Non-Confidential): You may attach up to three letters of recommendation under “Applicant Documents” in the field entitled “Letters of Reference.”
Option 2 (Confidential): Within the online application under the field entitled “Professional References,” please provide contact information with the correct email address for your recommendation writer.
When you submit your online application and receive a confirmation number, an email will be sent to your recommendation writer including a link to upload a confidential letter. When the position closes, the system will no longer be able to accept confidential letters from your recommendation writers. Please inform your recommendation writer that you have submitted your online application and let them know they have until the closing date of the position to submit their confidential letter online.
This same section of your application is where you may provide contact information for your references. You will be required to complete this section whether or not you are using this section for confidential letters of recommendation. A minimum list of three professional references with contact information is required. A maximum of six professional references may be submitted if desired. These references will be contacted if you are selected as a finalist for the position. These references should be able to critically assess your work qualifications and job performance.
**Please scan transcripts & certificates/licenses, if applicable, and submit electronically as attachments to your online application. If you experience technical difficulties attaching your transcripts electronically, please contact Human Resources for instructions. If you do not have a scanner, there are commercial facilities available to assist you with this process. All required documents must be submitted with your electronic application by the application deadline or your application will be considered incomplete and will not be considered.
**Foreign Transcripts:
Transcripts issued outside the United States require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from an official USA certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached to the online application. For a list of recognized organizations providing transcript evaluation services, visit http://www.naces.org/members.htm. |
| General Requirements to be Submitted upon Offer of Employment |
General Requirements to be submitted Upon Offer of Employment:
• Satisfactory fingerprint report and recent evidence of freedom from active tuberculosis. • Documentation verifying identity and United States citizenship or authorization that you have the right to work in the United States permanently and do not now or in the future require sponsorship by Santa Barbara City College or other hiring institutions. • Official transcripts conferring college degrees indicated on the employment application. |
| Application Procedure |
Application Procedure:
To be considered for this position, a complete online application including all required application documents (listed above) must be submitted via https://jobs.sbcc.edu by the application deadline (please see instructions to applicants). It is important that the online District Application form (Item #1) be complete and specific to fully indicate education, experience and other qualifications of the applicant. “See Resume” is not acceptable.
You may attach additional supporting material to the online application under “Applicant Documents” section entitled “Other.” If you apply for more than one position, copies of all the required documents must be attached separately for each position. Applications and all documents submitted become the property of SBCC and are retained electronically.
Please Note: You will receive a confirmation number when your complete application has been successfully submitted online.
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| Selection Procedure |
Selection Procedure:
Online applications will be initially reviewed by the selection committee, who will recommend candidates for personal interviews at SBCC. A teaching demonstration and in-person interview will be required for selected applicants. After the initial interviews have been conducted, the committee will recommend the top candidates to the Superintendent/President for a final interview. The successful candidate’s name will then be presented to the Board of Trustees for final approval and authorization to hire.
Please Note: Santa Barbara City College regrets that applicants cannot be reimbursed for expenses related to the application or interview process, including travel expenses.
Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities:
If you are selected for an interview and need special services or facilities to participate in the interview, please contact Human Resources. Reasonable accommodation will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. |
| Generic Faculty Job Description | |
| Effective Date | 08/18/2016 |
Working Conditions
| Environment |
WORKING CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those required by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
ENVIRONMENT:
Indoor and outdoor instructional laboratory and classroom work environment. Subject to variable work hours. Constant interruptions. |
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| Hazards |
Hazards:
Some incumbents may experience exposure to fumes and hazardous chemicals. Working around machinery with moving parts. Potential for exposure to bodily fluids and blood borne pathogens. |
| Physical Demands |
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (with or without provision of reasonable accommodation)
Hearing and speaking to exchange information. Ability to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) for an extended period of time. Communicating and expressing oneself clearly on a variety of topics in conversations with, and presentations to staff, students, and members of the community. Reaching overhead, above the shoulders, and horizontally. Reaching, bending, and stooping to retrieve materials. Lifting and carrying materials to and from teaching location. Pushing and pulling assistive tools for transporting materials. Regular operation of a computer keyboard, calculator, and other normal office equipment. Reading a variety of complex materials. Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students. Bending at the waist, kneeling, or crouching. Mobility as required on campus and between locations as able to monitor student activities required. |
References
References
| Will this position accept reference letters? | Yes |
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| Minimum Number of professional references required | 3 |
| Maximum Number of professional references required? | 6 |
| Instructions Applicant |
Letters of recommendation are strongly preferred by the committee. There are two ways to upload your letters of recommendation:
Option 1 (Non-Confidential): You may attach up to three letters of recommendation under “Applicant Documents” in the field entitled “Letters of Reference.”
Option 2 (Confidential): Within the online application under the field entitled “Professional References,” please provide contact information with the correct email address for your recommendation writer.
When you submit your online application and receive a confirmation number, an email will be sent to your recommendation writer including a link to upload a confidential letter. When the position closes, the system will no longer be able to accept confidential letters from your recommendation writers. Please inform your recommendation writer that you have submitted your online application and let them know they have until the closing date of the position to submit their confidential letter online.
This same section of your application is where you may provide contact information for your references. You will be required to complete this section whether or not you are using this section for confidential letters of recommendation. A minimum list of three professional references with contact information is required. A maximum of six professional references may be submitted if desired. These references will be contacted if you are selected as a finalist for the position. These references should be able to critically assess your work qualifications and job performance.
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