http://www.normandale.edu/departments/human-resources/faculty-employment.html
Normandale Community College is located in Bloomington, Minnesota and
serves a student population of approximately 12,000 students annually.
The college is part of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
system.
Responsibilities: The Physics Department at Normandale
Community College seeks a qualified candidate to teach a broad spectrum
of college Physics and Astronomy courses. Teaching assignments may
include evening and weekend classes.
The successful candidate will be expected to:
· Providing quality instruction and services to
students of all ages and backgrounds and diversity.
· Prepare and distribute to students course syllabi based on the approved common
course outlines.
· Guide and facilitate classroom and online learning.
· Direct and assist students in laboratory.
· Establish,
post, and maintain office hours for professional activities and duties, and for student conferences.
· Demonstrate knowledge of and
experience in assessment of student learning outcomes.
· Participate in development and improvement of curricula and courses, and in
development and improvement of instructional methods, materials, and resources.
· Evaluate and select textbooks and other instructional
materials for the assigned courses.
· Assist in the development and implementation of the College's instructional and institutional
goals.
· Participate in other College related programs, activities, and community services.
· Participate in faculty & department
meetings, curriculum development, and college-wide committees.
· Maintain ongoing professional development activities in physics,
astronomy, and pedagogy.
· Maintain an active interest and knowledge of current practices that affect the discipline and field of
study.
Minimum Qualifications:
· Master's degree with a major in, physics, astronomy, or astronomy, or with 24 graduate
quarter/16 semester credits in, physics, astronomy, or astronomy which would apply to the major.
Preferred Qualifications:
· Ph.D.
in physics, astrophysics, astronomy or a closely related discipline.
· Demonstrated commitment to serving a culturally, ethnically and
linguistically diverse student body.
· Teaching experience in a variety of physics and astronomy courses.
· Community college
experience.
· Experience teaching online and using a course management system, such as Desire 2 Learn, teaching laboratories and active
learning principles.
· Experience using Vernier LoggerPro or Pasco DataStudio software, and software for Astronomy labs.
· Experience
assessing curriculum and instruction.
· Demonstrate commitment to participating in campus activities, professional development, and high
standards.
Date of Employment: August 20, 2014. Classes begin on August 25, 2014 through academic year.
Salary Range: Starting
salary (based on education and experience) is expected to range from $37,000 - $68,000. We offer an outstanding benefits
package.
Application Process The search committee will begin reviewing files of applicants after January 13, 2014. Materials received
after 4:30PM CST December 31, 2013 may not be considered. Apply using our online Normandale Employment Application at the above
link.
Please include only the required application materials of:
· Cover letter addressing the Preferred Qualifications;
·
Current resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV);
· Unofficial copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts; and
·
The names and contact
information for at least three professional references who can address
your qualifications for this position (we do NOT accept letters of
recommendation)
As with all institutions, final hiring decisions are dependent on enrollment and funding.
Normandale
Community
College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and
educator seeking a diverse work force. We are part of the Minnesota
State
Colleges and Universities (MnSCU).
