Professor, Physics

Tyler Junior College•TJC Central Campus, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Tyler Junior College seeks a Physics Professor to provide classroom instruction and college service. Professors are responsible to department chairs and instructional deans and teach in the modality selected by the College: face-to-face, hybrid, or online. The role focuses on teaching and learning, student success, department and college service, and engagement with the community. The work environment is an indoor classroom setting in Tyler, Texas, and the position is on-site. Travel is not required. The professor is expected to maintain current and comprehensive knowledge of the teaching field and discipline; create a professional, equitable, respectful, and trusting classroom environment; follow College policies and conduct standards; complete compliance training and professional development; and carry out duties assigned by the department chair or instructional dean. The role includes preparing and delivering course instruction, supporting student learning and course completion, maintaining records, participating in required meetings and College events, and contributing to the College and community. The position requires a master's degree with 18 graduate hours in Physics. The role involves contact with staff, students, and the public in person, by email, or by phone. Regular and punctual attendance is essential. This is a security-sensitive position, and candidates will be subject to a criminal background check. Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer; the College is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

Requirements

Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in Physics.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities in collaboration/teamwork, oral and written communication, interpersonal skills, leadership, multitasking, organization, problem-solving, time management, adaptability, and professionalism in an education setting.
Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; employment visa sponsorship is not available.
Must demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, and of staff and students with disabilities.
Must meet the competencies and perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Regular and punctual attendance is essential.

Responsibilities

Provide classroom instruction and college service, and report to department chairs and instructional deans.
Maintain current and comprehensive knowledge and experience in the teaching field and assigned discipline.
Create a classroom environment characterized by professionalism, equity, respect, and trust; adhere to College policies and Employee Standards of Conduct.
Complete required compliance training and maintain current professional development hours.
Design classroom activities that reflect course rigor, program expectations, and course objectives.
Use interactive learning activities and appropriate instructional materials to engage students and facilitate learning and course completion.
Align and sequence learning opportunities and assessments with course and program learning outcomes and student core competencies.
Integrate workplace professional skills into the classroom, including attendance, initiative, timely work submission, and appropriate use of technology.
Motivate students and maintain a dignified, cordial atmosphere conducive to learning in the classroom and office.
Meet classes as scheduled, maximize class time, and maintain required scheduled office hours, including applicable requirements for online and hybrid courses.
Follow prescribed course syllabi and adopted textbooks and readings; inform students of learning outcomes, class procedures, and grading policies at the start of each semester.
Support leadership, faculty, and staff in implementing improvements and achieving goals; attend required department and school meetings.
Teach in the modality selected by the College: face-to-face, hybrid, or online.
Maintain accurate records and submit attendance and grade reports by published deadlines.
Model professional conduct and enforce student conduct policies.
Participate in required convocation activities and graduation events; maintain memberships, licensures, or certifications required by the department and accrediting body.
Assume additional duties, including committee assignments, as requested by the department chair or instructional dean; participate in College-sponsored events and activities as appropriate.
Network with community members and others to promote the TJC program and its students, and reflect the institution’s and community’s mission, vision, and values.
Promote student and community success through engagement, support, advising, mentoring, professional development, and community outreach.