TT at College of Marin

Salary: See Position Description

Job Type: Full-time, Tenure-track Faculty

Location: Kentfield Campus, Kentfield, California

Description:

DIVERSITY STATEMENT
College of Marin strives to embrace diversity in all forms; it strives to be an inclusive community that fosters an open, enlightened and productive environment and demonstrates sensitivity to and respect for a diverse population.

NOTE: College of Marin does not offer online-only teaching assignments; all faculty members must be available to teach in the classroom, in person.

Foreign Degree Holders: Please see the Required Application Documents section below for important information regarding the evaluation of your foreign degrees.

College of Marin is looking for Full-time Faculty who:

1. advocate for students and have a student-centered approach to education;
2. have the ability to inspire intellectual curiosity and academic excellence in their students;
3. have a commitment to equity and social justice;
4. have experience/commitment to educating basic skills, ESL, and generation 1.5 students;
5. are willing to learn/use best practices and innovative pedagogies such as learning communities, and contextualized or collaborative learning;
6. are committed to maximizing effective uses of technology in their teaching both in class or through distance education;
7. are willing to work collaboratively;
8. have experience with student learning outcomes assessment.

To Apply: http://jobs.marin.edu

Essential Functions:
Duties may include assignment in any Physics or Astronomy course, including, but not limited to: (1) the calculus-base physics sequence; (2) the algebra-based physics sequence; (3) conceptual physics; and (4) conceptual astronomy.

• Provide effective classroom and laboratory instruction in any Physics or Astronomy courses, including both lecture and laboratory components, and using methods and materials appropriate to the subject matter;
• Prepare and evaluate all class/lab assignments and examinations;
• Advise, assist and evaluate student performance and learning outcomes;
• Participate in program activities, including curriculum development, evaluation and decision-making, program planning, new teaching and learning methods, and resource development;
• Contribute to development of program policies and procedures;
• Participate in college professional or shared governance committees and in departmental activities such as maintaining course outlines, program review, student learning outcomes assessment,other curricular development, etc.;
• Maintain and post office hours;
• Maintain and submit accurate student records in a timely manner as required;
• Maintain currency and knowledge in assigned area of responsibility;
• Maintain appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics.

Requirements & Desirables:

REQUIREMENTS

1. A Master's degree in Physics, Astronomy, or Astrophysics; or
2. A Bachelor's degree in Physics or Astronomy AND a Master's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Meteorology, or Geophysics; or
3. The equivalent; and
4. Demonstrated sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and the campus community.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (Desirable Attributes & Skills)

• Classroom experience in the disciplines.
• Competencies in curriculum and course development, teaching and learning theory, information resources, and assessing student learning outcomes; and, assisting student to develop critical thinking skills.
• Familiarity with and willingness and ability to use methods from current physics education research (PER) and astronomy education research (AER), such as peer instruction, personal response systems, lecture-tutorials, and computer simulations.
• Ability and enthusiasm to use teaching methods to engage students and encourage them to be motivated self-learners.
• Knowledge, training and experience with online pedagogy and technology.
• Knowledge of and skill in use of computer technologies for educational purposes, including computer-based learning.
• Commitment to the teaching profession, its goals and ideals, and enthusiasm for the mission of the College of Marin.
• Understanding of contemporary equity and diversity concepts and issues in a community college setting.
• Experience in developing equity focused practices and educational programming/curriculum with and for diverse student populations.
• Evidence of commitment to professional growth and service which may include, but is not limited to, membership in professional organizations, presenting workshops, attending conferences or training, development of curriculum and instructional materials, membership in school/college committees or production of classroom-based research.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively and professionally with the campus community.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Prior to employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete the following:

1. In accordance with Federal Law all employees must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
2. Criminal Justice/Fingerprint Clearance.
3. California Education Code, Section 87408.6 requires persons employed by a community college in an academic or classified position to submit to a TB risk assessment developed by CDPH and CTCA and, if risk factors are present, an examination to determine that he or she is free of infectious TB; initially upon hire and every four years thereafter.
4. Certificated candidates who have not previously been employed in an academic position in California will be required to provide a medical certificate from a licensed physician showing that the candidate is free from any communicable disease unfitting the candidate to instruct or associate with students. The medical exam shall have been conducted not more than six months before submission of the certificate and shall be at the expense of the candidate. (Ed. Code Section 87408.6)
5. DISASTER SERVICE WORKERS: All Marin Community College District (MCCD) employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law ( California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the MCCD requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency. For more information, please see the MCCD Emergency Operations Plan.
6. Candidates applying for positions with the Marin Community College District may be disqualified from consideration should their conviction history not meet the standards established under the California Education Code.

REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS
The following documents must be attached to your application in order to render it complete. Use the Attachment Type indicated in parentheses when making your attachments.

A.) Cover Letter (cover letter)
B.) Resume (resume)
C.) Complete copy of college transcript conferring Bachelor's degree (bachelor's transcript)
D.) Complete copy of college transcript conferring Master's degree (master's transcript)

(If you hold additional degrees beyond the Bachelor's and Master's level, please attach a copy of your transcript conferring these degrees as well. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for application purposes, as long as they confer the degree and show the coursework taken and grades achieved. An official transcript would be required upon hire.)

FOREIGN DEGREE HOLDERS: All foreign degree credentials must be evaluated by a third party to determine the equivalent U.S. degree and major, and the Foreign Credential Evaluation must be attached to your application before your application will be considered. Not attaching your Foreign Credential Evaluation will render your application incomplete. Evaluations should include a course-by-course evaluation and provide the name of the institution attended, a description of your credentials, the major field of study, and the U.S. equivalent for each credential. For a list of evaluating agencies, visit the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Note: Even if you obtained your graduate degree(s) in the U.S., you must attach a Foreign Credential Evaluation for your undergraduate degree if it was obtained outside the U.S.

Supplemental & Salary Information:

BARGAINING UNIT & RETIREMENT PLAN

UPM Full-time faculty:
Employees in this position classification are represented by the United Professors of Marin (UPM/AFT 1610). Faculty members are required to comply fully with the United Professors of Marin Collective Bargaining Agreement, including payment of union dues or charitable contributions. General information regarding rights and responsibilities under the Agreement can be found in the Collective Bargaining Agreements section of our Human Resources site. Full-time UPM employees are also members of the California State Teachers' Retirement System (CalSTRS).

SALARY INFORMATION

FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary Range: $59,064 - $98,227 per year, depending on verified education, teaching, and related experience and is non-negotiable.

Please refer to our Human Resources web site for salary schedules. Step 14 is the highest entering step for permanent teachers new to the District.

SELECTION PROCESS
Applications must include the documents listed in the Required Documents section to be rendered complete; incomplete applications will not be accepted. Screening will begin after the application deadline date and may take up to four weeks. Applicants will be notified of their status following the screening, and those selected to interview will be contacted to schedule an interview appointment with the Screening Committee. Successful candidates who are subsequently moved forward by the Committee will be invited to a second interview with the Superintendent/President. Regrettably, College of Marin is not able to offer reimbursement for travel to interviews at this time.