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Astronomy/Physics Professor (Full-Time, Tenure-Track)
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Position Number: 3819840
Location: Imperial, CA
Position Type: Science - Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astronomy/Physics Professor (Full-Time, Tenure-Track)

Salary: $70,379.00 - $99,473.00 Annually
Job Type: Full-Time Faculty (Tenure Track)
Job Number: 23-166
Closing: 2/19/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
Location: Imperial, CA
Division: Academics-Math & Sciences

Representative Duties

THE POSITION

Full time faculty, 177 days, tenure track, as a community college Astronomy/Physics Professor. The teaching assignment will include regular assignment to astronomy/physics courses, traditional classroom environment, and/or online, primarily at the main campus in Imperial. The college also offers courses in dual enrollment at local high schools and at local correctional facilities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

* Teach courses in astronomy/physics.

* Demonstrate versatility in instructional methodology and technology and the ability to serve diverse student populations

* Plan, develop, and implement course curricula including curricula to be delivered via distance learning.

* Update course materials and course outlines of record.

* Develop, maintain, and assess student learning outcomes.

* Maintain a current syllabus and provide current course orientation materials for each assigned course.

* Keep current and accurate records of student enrollment, attendance, and scholastic progress.

* Post and maintain scheduled office hours.

* Attend and actively contribute to meetings or activities pertinent to faculty responsibilities or assignments including but not limited to department meetings, advisory committee meetings, and academic senate.

* Participate in recruiting and articulation activities with local schools, other community colleges, and four-year colleges.

* Use media aids, the library, and other resources as appropriate.

* Maintain currency in subject matter and developments in the field.

* Communicate with students and staff in a professional manner.

* Be familiar with and observe the Faculty Association Collective Bargaining Agreement and applicable IVC Board Policies and Administrative Procedures.

* Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Master's in physics, astronomy or astrophysics

OR

Bachelor's in physics or astronomy

AND

Master's in engineering, mathematics, meteorology or geophysics

OR the equivalent
AND

Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic socio-economic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students (AB 1725, 87360a).

An applicant may qualify for this position by having education and experience equivalent to the listed degrees. To be considered for equivalency, the candidate must submit college transcripts and a complete description of work experience with his/her application.

IMPORTANT: To be considered for the position applying for, applicants must submit the required items by the deadline, which include: online IVC application, current resume, and ALL unofficial transcripts (transcripts must show degree was awarded or conferred with a completion date). All attachments will be uploaded into the online application. Applications which do not include all of the required materials will not be forwarded to the screening committee for consideration. Materials submitted become property of the District and will not be returned, copied, or considered for other openings.

For all Faculty (Full-Time & Part-Time) positions: If you do not meet the minimum qualifications requirements, you must fill out the equivalency form and submit with your application packet. Failure to do so, may result in a disqualification of your application. It is the applicants' responsibility to submit the completed equivalency form. You can find the equivalency form here (Download PDF reader).

Supplemental Information
Initial salary placement is depending upon education and experience, not to exceed step 6 of the column placement. Please click here to view the 177-day salary schedule.

EEO Information
Imperial Valley College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, or covered veteran status.

To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/imperialedu/jobs/3880581/astronomy-physics-professor-full-time-tenure-track

The Imperial Community College District is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and will implement a comprehensive program to put those principles into practice. It is the District's policy to ensure that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunity, and are not subjected to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender identity, physical disability, mental disability, ancestry, sexual orientation, language, accent, citizenship status, transgender status, parental status, marital status, economic status, veteran status, medical condition, ancestry, political or organizational affiliation, or on the basis of these perceived characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The District will strive to achieve a workforce that is welcoming to men, women, persons with disabilities and individuals from all ethnic and other groups to ensure the District provides an inclusive educational and employment environment. Such an environment fosters cooperation, acceptance, democracy and free expression of ideas.