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Full Time Physics & Astronomy Instructor

Position Number: 3974385
Location: Pasadena, CA
Position Type: Science - Astronomy and Astrophysics

Full Time Physics & Astronomy Instructor

Pasadena City College

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Job Number: 03706

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Full Time Physics & Astronomy Instructor

Salary
$7,471.29 - $11,097.09 Monthly

Location
Pasadena, CA

Job Type
Full-Time Faculty

Department
Instruction

Job Number
03706

Division
Natural Sciences

Closing
3/31/2023 11:59 PM Pacific

Probationary Period
Tenure-Track (Four Years)

Salary Schedule/Range
Contract Monthly Faculty

Work Shift
Thirty-four (34) hours per week consisting of a combination of in-class teaching and preparation for teaching plus five and one half (5.5) hours of additional time for student conferences; and five and one half (5.5) hours for professional growth and development, College governance and other professional responsibilities for a total of 45.5 hours/week for each of two 16-week semesters.

The Natural Sciences Division at Pasadena City College (PCC) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Physics/Astronomy Instructor commencing with the 2023-2024 academic year. The primary teaching responsibility is forphysics lecture and laboratory classes that serve STEM, allied health, and non-STEM majors. The instructor may also teach introductoryastronomy classes.We are looking for a collaborator with a passion for increasing the success, retention, and completion rates of students in our program.

We are committed to helping all students achieve their educational goals, including those of every race, religion, gender, and ethnicity, as well as veterans, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community, regardless of backgroundorlevel of preparation. We are looking for candidates with a commitment to mentoring students from underrepresented demographics in the sciences who can create a welcoming classroom culture and positively engage our diverse student population.

At Pasadena City College (PCC) we celebrate and respect the racial, social, economic, academic and cultural diversity including students with different ability statuses.

We seek candidates whose experience, teaching, and/or service advance anti-racism, anti-oppression, equity, and justice.

We welcome candidates whose experiences have facilitated their understanding of traditionally underrepresented racial minority communities.

Faculty are expected to have an inclusive stance on mentoring and engagement that incorporates working with historically marginalized populations.

We seek candidates who have the desire and ability to create a welcoming classroom culture that positively engages and impacts our racially and socially diverse student population.

We seek applications from candidates who can demonstrate experience in teaching and working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and contribute to the College's mission, vision, and core values.
We are committed to achieving equally high outcomes for all students.Successful candidates will share our vision and will work with us to help all students, regardless of background and level of preparation, achieve their educational goals. PCC is a designated Hispanic-serving institution that takes great responsibility in serving our Latinx students while also supporting Black, Asian American and Pacific Islander and Indigenous students towards their educational attainment and economic well-being.Pasadena City College prides itself on faculty contributions through active participation in college-wide governance and the decision-making process.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PHYSICS AND ASTRONOMY INSTRUCTOR:

Teach classes inPhysics

Participate in professional development activities that support best practices for teaching a diverse population of both major and non-majorstudents

Participate in the evaluation, revision, and development of thecurriculum

Participate in the recruitment, outreach, and development of internship opportunities forstudents

Participate with faculty to develop and assess student learning outcomes.? Use the results to improve teaching andlearning

Undertake the divisional and professional responsibilities of a regular facultymember

Participate in divisional and college governance activities through committee service and/or other appropriateactivities

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of high impact practices to increase student success and completion ofcommunity college degrees or certificates.

Knowledgeable about culturally sustaining pedagogical techniques and effective practices for engaging African American, Latinx, and Indigenous groups who are historically underrepresented andunderserved

Knowledge of current practices in distance education including learning management systems such as Canvas

Ability to adapt varying pedagogical approaches to meet the needs of students with differing learning modalities andabilities

Ability to work in a multi-ethnic environment with students of varying academic preparation and learningstyles

Demonstrated awareness and/or implementation of effective course assessment techniques.

Experience with Student Learning Outcomes and assessment methods

Outstanding interpersonal skills and a desire and ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, students, and other members of the campuscommunity

Recent experience working with minoritized students in the classroom and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusion of these groups within higher education shapes patterns of participation andoutcomes

Willingness to examine and remediate ones instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritizedstudents

Excellent written and oral communicationskills

Experience and proficiency in current teaching and learningtechniques

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's degree in physics, astronomy or astrophysics
OR
Bachelor's degree in physics or astronomy AND Master's degree in engineering, mathematics, meteorology or geophysics
OR
the equivalent
Degree must be shown as conferred on transcript. Some degrees may require equivalency. When equivalency is requested, the file will be reviewed by PCC's Equivalency Committee. It is the applicant's responsibility to provide ample documentation to support equivalent qualifications.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

A passion for teaching physics lecture and laboratory at the community college level to a diverse student body, the majority of whom are traditionally underrepresented in the sciences

Demonstrated experience in developing lower division physics lab curriculum

Evidence of developing alternate modes of teaching physics

A strong desire to transform and improve STEM education in general, and physics education in particular

Experience working collaboratively on curriculum development

Experience engaging students through student-centered and innovative instructional approaches such as project-base learning, community-based learning, and contextualized learning

A passion for teaching astronomy lecture and laboratory at the community college level to a diverse student body

THE ASSIGNMENT:
Ten Months, 100% - Tenure-track position beginning August 2023.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Successful completion of livescan clearance and TB Screening

Successful completion of pre-employment physical examination

Proof of eligibility to work in the United States and signing of loyalty oath per government codes 3100-3109

Board of Trustees approval

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:

Pasadena City College utilizes an online application process. Hard copy, e-mailed, or faxed resumes are not accepted. You can apply for a position from any computer with Internet access.Applications completed and received by11:59 p.m. on March 31, 2023will receive full consideration.

Please keep in mind the following:

If you do not follow the process or your application/resume is incomplete, your information will not be processed.

The hiring committee will review, evaluate, and consider applications and supporting materials received by the deadline.Meeting the minimum qualifications for a particular position does not assure the applicant an interview.It is, therefore, important that the application be thorough and detailed.TheDistrictmay re-advertise, delay, choose not to fill the position, or choose to fill more than one position.

While the acceptance of the application packet is done through the Applicant Tracking Software (ATS), all hiring decisions are made by a hiring committee.

Positions are full-time (100%) and "open until filled," unless otherwise stated.

The college president will conduct a final interview and recommend a candidate to the Board of Trustees.
Once applications aresubmittedthey are final. Please carefully review your application and the documents which you are attaching to make sure that they are free from errors and complete.
If you require assistance, please contact the Human Resources office at 626.585.7388. Applicants may expect to be notified approximately 4 - 5 weeks following the closing date as to the status of their application.

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
For full consideration, all of the following mustbe submitted along with the online application. An incomplete application packet will not be forwarded to the hiring committee for review.

Complete application for employment indicating your career experiences and your abilities as they relate to this position.

Cover letter that addresses your qualifications for this position.? Please include the ways you meet each of the items listed under the "Responsibilities/Duties", "Minimum Qualifications", "Professional Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities", and "Desirable/Preferred Qualifications".? Include an Equity, diversity, and inclusion statement that describes your past and planned contributions to equity, diversity, andinclusion

Detailed resume/curriculum vitae (CV)
After a review of applications received, theDistrictmay require the completion and submission of supplemental documents prior to the interview process. Ateaching demonstration may be required at the interview stage.Note: It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all application materials are fully and correctly submitted.

PASADENA AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
Equal Opportunity, Title IX, Section 504 Employer

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