FT at Chattanooga State CC, TN

https://jobs.tbr.edu/postings/7904

Title	Instructor Physics
Position Title	Instructor Physics
Department	CSCC--Physics
Position Summary	Perform specific duties related to instruction; course and curriculum development; professional growth; service to students; and service to the college and community.
Typical Duties and Responsibilities	-Instruction: Teach assigned courses; facilitate the classroom instructional process; evaluate students, monitor progress, assign final grades; provide out-of class academic assistance to students; maintain attendance and grade records; counsel and advise students regarding academic preparation and career goals; work to retain students; mentor and orient faculty and staff; maintain required classroom and office hours -Course and Curriculum Development: Select texts, supplemental documents, equipment, supplies, and other learning resources; develop supplemental instructional materials; use current technology in preparation, creation and delivery of instruction; create and revise courses and/or curricula as needed; maintain updated course syllabi -Professional Growth: Remain current within field of assigned instruction, related occupational areas and technologies; acquire, maintain, and apply knowledge of current instructional methodologies and materials; attend scheduled college, divisional, professional development and in-service activities; support related professional organizations by attending meetings and serving as officers; participate in annual faculty evaluation process -Service to Students: Respect rights of students and access to educational opportunities; participate in registration process by advising, assisting students in preparing schedules and entering schedules into Student Information System; assist in recruitment, selection, orientation and evaluation of potential students; assist in formal and informal placement activities for employment and/or transfer to four-year institutions; support student activities -Service to the College and Community: Assist in recruitment and selection of college personnel as assigned; participate in accreditation, assessment and performance funding processes; support and participate in college/division/department committees, organizations and/or task forces to make recommendations in the College’s decision-making processes; provide input and/or assistance in preparation of semester schedules, faculty assignments, facility assignments and budgets; attend convocation and commencement exercises and participate in college programs; develop and maintain positive and cooperative relationships with colleagues; strengthen relationships between the college and the community through program advisory committees and/or community outreach activities -Perform other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications	-Education: Master’s Degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in physics.
Preferred Qualifications	Experience: College-level teaching experience(including Community College experience)is desirable but not required. -Ph.D. in Physics -Astronomy or Physics Education background.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Work Characteristics
Pay Rate
Posting Date	02/17/2015
Closing Date	03/17/2015
Open until Filled	No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Type of Appointment	Academic
FLSA Status	Exempt
Employment Category	Faculty
Location	Chattanooga State Community College (Chattanooga)
Location of Position
Posting Number	003695