PT Faculty - Astronomy - Payson Campus
About The Position
Gila Community College is seeking a Part-Time Faculty member for Astronomy at the Payson Campus. This role involves teaching astronomy, introductory physics, and/or high-level mathematics courses, which may be delivered in-person or online, and at various times. The position requires the ability to effectively communicate subject matter, maintain accurate records, and assist with ancillary educational programs. Faculty teaching dual enrollment courses must adhere to the instructional duty calendar of the respective entity. Successful employment is contingent upon passing a background screening and obtaining a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card.
Requirements
- Ability to pass a background screening process and/or obtain a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card, as necessary.
- A Master’s degree in Astronomy, Math, or Physics.
- A combination of education, training and experience that meets the appropriate credentialing guidelines for the instructional area.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to effectively use various technologies, programs, and instructional methods to produce quality instructional and student success opportunities.
- Strong relationship building and communication skills.
- Familiarity with and understanding of safe work practices particularly when performing general physical activities.
Responsibilities
- Perform generally expected instructional/teaching activities through various mediums including, but not limited to, in-person, web-based, or hybrid.
- Clearly and effectively communicate the subject matter using a variety of methods to accommodate different learning styles that enhances the opportunity of students to achieve the learning outcomes expected.
- Employ effective record-keeping strategies that comply with College directives and provide timely and correct information to students.
- Provide effective assistance in ancillary educational programs and services as may be needed by the College to enhance the educational opportunities and experiences for students.
- Follow the entity’s instructional duty calendar for faculty teaching dual enrollment classes at the high school(s), through CVIT, or NAVIT.
- Effectively teach a variety of classes relative to the astronomy program, introductory physics, and/or high-level mathematics, both in-person and online, at various times.
- Operate the Richard F. Caris Observatory for student use in classes.
- Teach at least one (1) but not more than nine (9) classroom contact hours per week as required by the official course outline(s) and/or College catalog, during any given semester.
- Verify attendance and participation as directed by academic administration.
- Submit complete and accurate rolls and grades by specified deadlines.
- Attend certain Fall and Spring convocation and planning activities, certain staff meetings, and/or continuing education, in-service training, continuous improvement and/or accreditation activities as directed by the College administrator responsible for their supervision.
- Provide one-on-one student tutoring as needed for student success, provide advice or counsel if necessary to students in their classes, and foster student engagement and success.
- Voluntarily serve on College committees and sponsor a club or organization, either with or without remuneration, with approval of the appropriate College administrator.
- Perform similar duties not specifically listed as directed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
