Physics and Astronomy Instructor

Community College of Aurora • Aurora, CO

77d • $1,178

About The Position

This position is a part-time assignment, created to meet the instructional needs of the department in the following areas: Astronomy, Physics (Algebra-based with lab), and Physics (Calculus-based with lab). Our part-time instructors teach introductory (1000-level) and intermediate (2000-level) courses for transfer, as well as terminal degree/certificate pathways. Course assignments will include teaching day and/or evening classes, primarily face-to-face modality, and in asynchronous online modality as required.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Physics or Astronomy from an accredited college/university, with 60 total credits in one of several related degrees listed below.
• OR Master's degree in related content area, AND 18 graduate credits in one of the related degrees listed below.
• Demonstrated excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to use a collegiate learning management system (LMS).
• Ability to teach courses in-person at the Centre Tech campus.
• Available to teach days and/or evenings.
• Experience in teaching introductory courses with lab work.
• Commitment to learning innovative ideas for classroom presentations and dynamic class interactions to engage student learning in a meaningful way.

Nice To Haves

• Proven track record in developing and implementing new curricular activities that impact student success.
• Ability to use D2L-Desire2Learn (D2L)-as the learning management system (LMS).
• Experience in 2-year college-level teaching.
• Ability to use instructional lab equipment for undergraduate Physics and Astronomy labs.
• PhD in Physics, Astronomy or a related degree as listed above.
• Demonstrated interest in engaging and impacting underrepresented students.

Responsibilities

• Develop lesson plans, activities, and assessments that lead students to the successful attainment of identified course competencies with assistance from the Department Chair/Lead Faculty.
• Evaluate student performance in accordance with student learning outcomes as stated in the course syllabus.
• Teach assigned classes in keeping with community college philosophy.
• Be knowledgeable about pedagogy, methods, retention, inclusion, and assessment of outcomes (or be available and willing to receive training in these areas).
• Provide the Department Chair/Lead Faculty with a copy of the course syllabus for review based on the scheduled due dates for the semesters.
• On the first day of class, provide students with a syllabus for the course that includes all components of the course model syllabus and the competencies established in the Colorado Common Course Numbering System (CCNS).
• Conduct student evaluations of instruction in accordance with established policies and procedures at the end of the semester.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance and grading of students in the college learning management system-Desire2Learn (D2L)-and submit required records according to published instructions and deadlines.
• Attend the required department/faculty meetings.
• Complete the mandatory trainings - D2L, New Faculty and Instructor Orientation, and Web Accessibility. Instructors must also complete the Foundations of Online Teaching and Learning training to be eligible for teaching online courses.
• Participate in coaching/mentoring and assessment initiatives established by Department Chair/Lead Faculty.

Benefits

• Salary Range: The starting rate is $1,178.00 per credit hour taught.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree