Astronomy- Adjunct Professor

About the role

This is a temporary, hourly position without permanent status. This is a continuous recruitment for an applicant pool to fill part-time, temporary, hourly assignments on an as-needed basis. Departments or divisions will refer to the pool of applications on file to fill temporary assignments as the need arises. You will be contacted by the hiring manager should the department/division be interested in scheduling an interview.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in basic astronomy for the Earth Sciences and Astronomy Department at Mt. San Antonio College.
• Perform related duties as assigned, including timely compliance with clerical and administrative responsibilities and College, division, and department policies.
• Instruct and assist in the growth and success of a diverse population of students through careful preparation of course materials, effective teaching methods, and informed critical feedback on assignments and discussions.
• Late afternoon and/or evening assignments may be required as part of the regular contract.

Requirements

• Candidates not holding the stated required qualifications who are requesting consideration based on an equivalency will need to answer the equivalency questions included in the application.
• Commitment to the community college goals/objectives of providing quality programs and services for students with diverse abilities and interests;
• Personal qualities to work effectively and sensitively in a multicultural environment;
• Awareness and commitment to the special needs of non-traditional students.

Preferred Qualifications

• Communicate effectively to students orally and in writing.
• Education background in astronomy.
• Successful experience in teaching Astronomy, preferably at the post-secondary level.

Qualifications

• The minimum of one of the following awarded/conferred from a regionally accredited institution:
• Master’s degree in physics, astronomy or astrophysics;
• Bachelor’s degree in physics or astronomy AND Master’s in engineering, mathematics, meteorology;
• The equivalent (must request an equivalency review in the application),
• California Community College credential, “Valid for Life” (no longer issued), authorizing service as an instructor in the appropriate discipline; refer to Ed Code87355 (If meeting qualifications with this credential, a copy of the valid lifetime credential must be submitted with the application.);
• Commitment to the community college goals/objectives of providing quality programs and services for students with diverse abilities and interests;
• Personal qualities to work effectively and sensitively in a multicultural environment;
• Awareness and commitment to the special needs of non-traditional students.

Skills

• Effective communication to students orally and in writing.
• Experience teaching Astronomy, preferably at the post-secondary level.

Benefits

• Not applicable.

Pay

$101.40 per hour (based on lecture hour equivalent).

Schedule

Open until filled: No.

Contact Information

For more details about this position, please contact:
Name: Julie Bray-Ali and Mike Hood
Title: Department Co-Chairs
E-mail: jbray-ali@mtsac.edu or mhood@mtsac.edu
Phone: (909) 274-4148 or 4767

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The College is an equal opportunity employer. The policy of the College is to encourage applications from ethnic and racial minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and Vietnam-era veterans. No person shall be denied employment because of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex (gender), age, sexual orientation, or the perception that a person has one or more of these characteristics. The District works to create an inclusive environment that provides a safe-haven for international students, veterans, re-entry students, LGBTQIA+ students, and students of various learning styles regardless of citizenship status. We are committed to hiring Faculty, Staff, and Management that understand how cultural diversity in the academic environment promotes academic excellence; fosters cultural, racial, and human understanding; and provides positive role models for all students.