Inside Higher Ed · 15 hours ago
Physics/Astronomy: Contract Instructor-College Credit
San Diego, CA
Full-time, Contract
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelSan Diego Mesa College is seeking a dedicated Contract Instructor for Physics to join their academic team. The role involves teaching college-level physics courses and developing curriculum tailored for diverse student populations. Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to educational equity and excellence.
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Responsibilities
Teaching college-level physics lecture and laboratory courses to non-majors and/or students from historically underrepresented groups
Writing, developing, coordinating, implementing, evaluating, or revising physics curriculum, coursework materials and laboratories particularly for students not majoring in physics
Making effective classroom presentations by demonstrating a working knowledge of learning theory, techniques of teaching, and subject matter mastery
Integrating current learning technologies into curriculum for students with various levels of access and technical background
Working collaboratively with students, colleagues, administrators, instructional laboratory technicians and other staff
Demonstrating currency in the field of physics and physics teaching through professional development
Qualification
Required
Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC. (ACEI). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your online application
All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and classified professionals
Preferred
Recent experience and/or knowledge of teaching college-level physics lecture and laboratory courses to non-majors and/or students from historically underrepresented groups
Experience and/or knowledge in working with students of great diversity in socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including those with different levels of academic preparation and varying physical and learning abilities
Recent experience and/or interest in writing, developing, coordinating, implementing, evaluating, or revising physics curriculum, coursework materials and laboratories particularly for students not majoring in physics
An understanding of the differences in physics curriculum for students in different career pathways and the ability to adapt appropriate teaching strategies to engage students across these pathways
The ability to make effective classroom presentations by demonstrating a working knowledge of learning theory, techniques of teaching, and subject matter mastery
Knowledge of current learning technologies for classroom, laboratory and homework use and the ability to integrate these into curriculum for students with various levels of access and technical background
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with students, colleagues, administrators, instructional laboratory technicians and other staff
Demonstrated currency in the field of physics and physics teaching through professional development
Demonstrated cultural competency, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and classified professionals
Benefits
Comprehensive fringe benefit package including employer paid medical, dental, vision plans, sick leave, and opportunities for professional development
Travel reimbursement for interviewees traveling more than 200 miles, one-way
Dental, vision, sick leave, vacation and opportunities for professional development
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