PT Instructor, Physics
Job Description
Las Positas College
Livermore, CA
PT Instructor, Physics
Salary: $2,075.12/CAH - $2,322.27/CAH
https://www.clpccd.org/hr/files/docs/salary/FacultySalarySchedule07012024.pdf
Start Date: Spring 2025
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Location: Las Positas College, 3000 Campus Hill Dr., Livermore, CA 94551
Job Summary
The Chabot-Las Positas Community College District is seeking a PT Instructor, Physics for Las Positas College. Applicants will be expected to provide instruction in courses that may include both algebra and calculus based introductory physics courses, descriptive physics, as well as introductory astronomy lectures and lab.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide instruction in accordance with established curriculum, course outlines and class schedules;
- Create and maintain an environment which emphasizes learning, encourages free discussion of ideas and critical thinking;
- Maintain current knowledge in the subject matter areas;
- Meet with students outside of class periodically (office hours);
- Evaluate progress of students concerning educational matters;
- Grade student’s work;
- Maintain appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics;
- Fulfill professional responsibilities of a part-time/temporary faculty member;
- Maintain accurate academic records.
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.
Evidence of understanding of and responsiveness to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, racial and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practices within the classroom.
Applicants applying under the “Equivalent” provision must provide details that explain at time of application how their academic preparation is the equivalent of the degree listed above.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Ideal candidates will have community college experience or experiencing being the instructor of record in lower division course;
- Experience teaching in-person, and/or online, and/or in a hybrid format.
Physical Demands and Working Environment:
Individuals with disabilities who are unable to carry out the physical activities of the position will receive reasonable accommodations to enable them to perform the essential functions of the positions.
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The Chabot-Las Positas Community College District reserves the right to close or not fill any advertised position.
TO APPLY, please send the following application materials to the contact listed below:
1. Cover Letter 2. Resume 3. College Transcripts (Unofficial copies accepted for application purposes; however, official copies must be submitted if hired.) Any degrees earned outside of the United States must have a U.S. evaluation (course by course) of the transcripts and must be submitted with the application. (Please use https://www.naces.org/members to obtain evaluations. 4. PT Faculty Application (Application procedures also included below.) https://clpccd.org/hr/files/docs/hiringpkt/1.PTFacApp.pdf https://www.clpccd.org/hr/files/docs/hiringpkt/PTFacAppProcedures.pdf
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Paula Checchi, Dean of Academic Services, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics |
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925 424-1182 |
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Department: |
Physics (STEM) |
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Special Instructions to Applicants: The Board of Trustees has updated Board Policy 7330 to incorporate information on COVID vaccination requirements, which are currently suspended. Accordingly, employee(s) must comply with the Board Policy found at: http://districtazure.clpccd.org/policies/files/docs/BP7330.pdf.
It is the policy of this District to provide equal opportunity in all areas of employment practices and to assure that there shall be no discrimination against any person on the basis of sex, ancestry, age, marital status, race, religious creed, mental disability, medical condition (including HIV and AIDS), color, national origin, physical disability, family or sexual preference status and other similar factors in compliance with Title IX, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, other federal and state non-discrimination regulations, and its own statements of philosophy of objectives. The District encourages the filing of applications by both sexes, ethnic minorities, and the disabled.
Joining Our College Community We seek equity-minded applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to an educational community. We look for applicants who: 1. Value and intentionally promote diversity and consciousness of difference 2. Demonstrate cultural humility and an ongoing desire to improve cultural competence 3. Are dedicated to addressing issues of social justice 4. Accept their shared role and responsibility in addressing opportunity and achievement gaps experienced by students 5. Have experience and success in closing student equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices, or are knowledgeable and enthusiastic about implementing practices that achieve these goals 6. Actively seek to identify, disrupt, and remove institutional and/or systemic barriers that adversely impact historically marginalized communities 7. Empower the underrepresented and underserved 8. Foster students’ potential to become global citizens and socially responsible leaders 9. Believe that all people have the right to an education and work environment free from fear, harassment, or discrimination.
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