Physics Instructor

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Job Description

Rochester Community and Technical College is accepting applications for a oneyear fixed term fulltime physics faculty position.

A faculty members work assignment includes a number of diverse professional responsibilities. Classroom teaching and other contacts with students form the core of the faculty work assignment. Additionally professional development and service to the college are the other core components of a faculty members work assignment. A faculty member will plan to engage in such activities as: student advising course evaluation classroom preparation the evaluation of student performance committee assignments classroom research and community service as part of overall work assignment.

Duties Include:

• Deliver lecture and lab instruction for Principles of Physics and Classical Physics I/II.
• Participate in division meetings.
• Conduct classroom and program assessment and evaluation activities.
• Participate in collegewide initiatives.
• Engage in professional development activities.
• Advocate on behalf of students program and college.

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The Salary range for this position is $43067 $94542. Salary is dependent on education and experience in accordance with the Minnesota State College Faculty MSCF bargaining agreement (available on the Minnesota State website). The State of Minnesota also offers a comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical and dental insurance employer paid life insurance short and longterm disability pretax flexible spending accounts retirement plan taxdeferred compensation generous vacation and sick leave and 11 paid holidays each year.

Minimum Qualifications

• Masters degree with a major in physics or a Masters degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester credits (27 graduate quarter credits) in physics.

Preferred Qualification

• Demonstrated teaching effectiveness using a variety of pedagogical methods.

• Experience with laboratory technology for instruction.

• Experience working on department level assessment and curriculum.

• Experience in or demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse and equityfocused working and learning environment.

• Demonstrated commitment to the mission vision and values of community and technical colleges.

• Exceptional team player who is willing to devote time to students and the department.

Application Procedure

Applications will ONLY be accepted through the online application process. A resume and cover letter must be uploaded. No paper applications will be considered.

The college will schedule interviews after initial screening of applications. Initial Screening of applications will begin on May 27th 2025.

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Telework (Yes/No)

At RCTC occasional and situational telework is welcomed for some roles. Our aim is to ensure that the needs of our students employees and the College are consistently position is based at RCTC in Rochester Minnesota where relationships and the needs of our students and employeesmatter.

About

Established in 1915 RCTC is the largest higher education provider in the fastestgrowing city in Minnesota serving more than 7500 students a year in credit courses and nearly 4000 in noncredit continuing and workforce education programs. RCTC combines the best in liberal arts technical and lifelong learning with more than 70 creditbased programs and over 100 credential options. RCTCs expansive 518acre campus includes university partnerships a diverse student body and a vibrant student life program. RCTC provides a unique learning environment that offers the feel of a fouryear university campus with the commitment to access and opportunity of a twoyear college.

RCTC is a member of Minnesota Statea higher education system that includes 24 twoyear community and technical colleges and seven state universities serving more than 430000 students. It is the fifthlargest higher education system of its kind in the United States.

NONDISCRIMINATION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Rochester Community and Technical College acts affirmatively in aggressively soliciting applications and hiring members of protected groups including women minorities veterans and disabled persons. We apply equal opportunity in our hiring process and provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Persons in protected classes are encouraged to apply. Please assist us in this affirmative action endeavor by encouraging all qualified candidates to apply for vacancies at our institution.

It is Rochester Community and Technical College policy to ensure that the selection process for this position is accessible to all candidates. Please contact the Human Resources Office (507)to obtain these materials in an alternate media and/or to request reasonable accommodation during the selection process.

NOTICE: In accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges & Universities Vehicle Fleet Safety Program employees driving on college/university business whether using a personal rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota States vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

The safety of all members of the Rochester Community and Technical College campus community is of vital concern. Resources including the current Annual Security Report are available at our Campus Safety webpage.

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays Vacation Time Sick Time six weeks of Paid Parental Leave low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 $1500) a Pension Plan 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options pretax medical and dental expense (with rollover option) and dependent care accounts employer paid life insurance short and long term disability as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents etc. We promote the health and wellbeing of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

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