POSITION DESCRIPTION & QUALIFICATIONS: Heartland
Community College invites applications for a tenure-track physics and
mathematics faculty position anticipated to begin Fall 2013. Current
course offerings in the physics department include conceptual physics,
both algebra and calculus based introductory physics sequences, and
astronomy. Current course offerings in the math department include
developmental math through differential equations and linear algebra.
The College has implemented a nationally recognized comprehensive
redesign of our developmental math curriculum following the Emporium
Model.
This position requires a minimum of a masters degree in physics, as
well as 18 hours of graduate work in mathematics and/or closely related
mathematics coursework. Candidates must have demonstrated excellence in
teaching and institutional service as well as ability to effectively
collaborate in curriculum and program development. Teaching experience
in higher education, especially at a community college, is strongly
desired.
ABOUT HCC: Since its founding in 1991, Heartland
Community College has been dedicated to providing access to higher
education and excellence in teaching and learning for residents of
Central Illinois. The College has experienced considerable growth in the
past two decades, with more than 5,600 credit students and
approximately 20,000 community members engaged in a diverse range of
continuing education offerings each year. The College places strong
emphasis on student success as evidenced by its comprehensive student
support initiative - Heartland GPS: Guided Path to Success.
Located in the vibrant, growing community of Bloomington-Normal, IL, the
College's permanent main campus opened in 2000, making it one of the
newest community college campuses in the country, and certainly the
newest in Illinois. The College is equipped with leading classroom
technology and incorporates sustainable designs and operations. Two
extension centers broaden Heartland's support throughout the district.
ABOUT THE BLOOMINGTON-NORMAL COMMUNITY: The
Bloomington-Normal community exemplifies Midwestern values and a
remarkably high quality of life. The area is home to not only
outstanding K-12 schools, top healthcare providers, and
business/industry leaders, but also a variety of outstanding hotels,
unique restaurants, and exciting leisure attractions. The area also has
been recognized as one of the top ten "Techiest Cities in America,
according to an article by Computerworld.com, as well as one of the "100
Best Communities For Young People" by America's Promise Alliance. With a
population of approximately 160,000, Bloomington-Normal has many ties
to education. In addition to Heartland Community College, the area
houses Illinois State University, Illinois Wesleyan University, and
Lincoln College. Some highly recognized companies have headquarters in
Bloomington-Normal, including State Farm Insurance Companies, Mitsubishi
Motors of North America, Country Financial, and the world-famous Beer
Nuts factory. The immediate area supports two major hospitals, a zoo, a
baseball team, arena football team, hockey team, performing arts center,
and a nationally recognized Shakespeare Festival.
TO APPLY: Please submit an HCC employment application (http://www.heartland.edu/documents/hr/employmentApplication.pdf);
letter of application; resume; statement of teaching philosophy with
description of teaching and assessment practices; and transcript copies
to:
Heartland Community College
Attn: Human Resources
1500 W. Raab Road
Normal, IL 61761
HCC affirms the value of diversity among students and employees. HCC is an equal opportunity employer.
