Physics Instructor

Provide competent classroom and laboratory instruction in the area of credentialed expertise. Classes are taught day evening and weekends on the Decatur and Huntsville/Research Park campuses and several offcampus sites. In addition multiple forms of distance education are offered. The instructor will adhere to the general faculty guidelines as specified by the Calhoun Community College Personnel Handbook the Vice President of Academic Affairs and the Alabama Community College System policy.

• An online application
• Current rsum
• Copy of college transcripts (Transcript of college work verifying degree requirement; must include degree awarded and date confirmed. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted before the deadline but official transcripts must be received if employed.

1. Teach at varied times and places and in varied formats based on student demand; day or evening on the Decatur and Huntsville/Research Park Campus or at other sites including dual enrollment traditional classroom hybrid or web format and distance education
2. Provide competent classroom and laboratory instruction in the area of the credentialed expertise.
3. Evaluate students progress in all classes according to institutional divisional departmental and individual criteria.
4. Collect maintain and submit accurate class records including grades attendance rosters absences withdrawals and/or class drop information to appropriate offices.
5. Assist in the development of disciplinespecific student learning outcome objectives.
6. Assess student learning using multiple assessment strategies.
7. Analyze and interpret data relative to student learning and provide feedback to the institution and students to improve and expand student learning.
8. Prepare or assist in preparing materials used in academic administration when requested including course syllabi program outlines course scheduling and catalog material.
9. Participate in scheduled inservice activities Honors Day and Graduation ceremonies
10. Provide academic and career advice to students and promote student leadership and enrichment experiences.
11. Be prompt and punctual in reporting for work. Maintain assigned office hours.
12. Maintain or increase competency in the chosen specialty by seeking new knowledge improving teaching skills and updating professional competencies.
13. Promote positive and productive relationships with service area businesses industries and agencies.
14. Recruit students for enrollment in natural science majors.
15. Perform all duties with professionalism.
16. Provide advice to the administration on matters pertaining to the instructional program.
17. When appointed or elected serve on committees that further the institutions work.
18. Become familiar with instructional policies and procedures as outlined in the College Catalog Personnel Handbook and Alabama Community College System Policy Manual and follow such policies and procedures.

1. A minimum of a Masters degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Physics from an accredited institution is required.
2. Documented teaching experience at the college level as an instructor or graduate teaching assistant is required.

1. Effective oral and written communication skills;
2. A proven track record of successful teaching experience in collegelevel physics/physical science courses;
3. A broad knowledge of the physical sciences including physics astronomy chemistry physical geography geology meteorology and environmental science;
4. Experience teaching laboratories in the physical sciences.
5. Previous experience using course management systems (e.g. Blackboard WebCT Canvas etc. from an instructor standpoint;
6. Ability to work independently and in a team environment;
7. Understanding of the broad range of students abilities in an open admissions college and the ability to accommodate varied learning styles;
8. Ability to deal effectively with students other employees and the public;
9. Commitment to all students including those of diverse ages cultures genders religious affiliations ethnic backgrounds and physical and cognitive abilities;
10. An understanding of and commitment to the philosophy and mission of the community college system;
11. Demonstration of successful problemsolving skills;
12. Ability to conduct individual and small group instruction;
13. Ability to learn new teaching pedagogy and new software as required;
14. Willingness and desire to learn new things and apply that learning;
15. A positive attitude regardless of circumstances at hand;
16. Confidence in decisionmaking and communication skills
17. Documented successful experience teaching and developing webbased courses.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed application packet in order to be considered for this position. Complete application files must be received no later than the application deadline. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. Applicants must travel at their own expense. Finalist will be required to provide official transcripts that are mailed directly to the Office of Human Resources at Calhoun Community College from the institution(s) granting the credits.

BACKGROUND CHECK STATEMENT:
In accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy and guidelines the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check.

Calhoun Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System including all post secondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including without limitation race color national origin religion marital status disability sex age or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law shall be excluded from participation in be denied the benefits of or be subjected to discrimination under any program activity or employment. Calhoun Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. The college reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process. Calhoun Community College participates in the EVerifysystem to verify employment eligibility for all newlyhired employees.

Calhoun Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. Degreegranting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Calhoun Community College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane Decatur GAby callingor by using information available on SACSCOCs website . Specific questions regarding Calhouns educational programs admissions and other matters related specifically to the College should be forwarded directly to the college.
APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:


P.O. Box 2216
Decatur AL 35609