Part-Time Astronomy Instructor (Pool)
About the Role
This is a part-time Associate Instructor position at Mission College in Santa Clara, CA. The teaching assignment may require lecture-discussion courses during day, evening, Saturday, and/or online/distance education formats. Assignments are as needed during Spring, Summer, and/or Fall semesters.
Responsibilities
- Provide instruction for assigned courses, including preparation for in-class or online/distance education activities, evaluation of student work, consultation with students outside of class and/or online, and maintenance of currency in the subjects taught
- Maintain accurate class and other records required by the college
- Submit attendance rosters and grade reports when due
- Follow course outlines as filed in the instruction offices
- Maintain office hours each week at 0.5 hours per week per section
- Observe, support, and enforce the regulations, policies, and programs of the District and college
- Provide each student with a written course syllabus at the beginning of the course as per instructions in the Faculty Handbook
- Refer students to appropriate college sources for information on counseling and other student services
- Assist students by providing advice on requirements for successful achievement in the member's area of expertise
- Work cooperatively within the college community
- Foster an environment that protects academic freedom within the college community
- Foster a positive working environment that is free from harassment, prejudice, and/or bias
- Demonstrate respect for the dignity of each individual
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: Possess any one of the following:
- Master's degree in physics, astronomy, or astrophysics; OR
- Bachelor's degree in physics or astronomy AND master's degree in engineering, mathematics, meteorology, or geophysics; OR
- A valid California Community College Instructor's Credential in the discipline; OR
- The equivalent of the above
- Demonstrated ability to effectively work with persons of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds
Pay
Salary is based on a percentage of workload, up to a maximum of 67% of a full-time load. Initial hiring salary range is $38,464 – $55,582 per semester, prorated based on academic achievement, teaching, and related experience.
Application Information
Interested applicants must submit online all materials requested, including: (1) a completed West Valley-Mission Community College District application; (2) resume; (3) unofficial copies of transcripts; (4) District Equivalency Application if applicable; and (5) any requested licenses or certificates if applicable. All sections of the online application, including Education and Educational Work History, must be completed thoroughly. Supervisor name(s) and telephone numbers must be included. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Do not send unrequested materials.
Transcripts: If a minimum requirement is possession of a degree, a copy of transcripts is required to verify the degree being awarded. Degrees must have been awarded by an accredited institution. Candidates with degrees earned outside the U.S. must provide official U.S. certification of equivalency. Do not attach encrypted, secured, or password-protected files.
Equivalency: Applicants applying under equivalency must submit the District's Equivalency Application form with details and evidence of factors they believe to be equivalent. This is only required if degrees are not in the exact discipline required.
Selection Process: Applications will be screened by department representatives on an as-needed basis. Qualified applicants who best meet the needs of the division will be contacted for an interview. Travel expenses for interviews are the candidate's responsibility. Applications remain in the system for 1 year; part-time pools are refreshed annually.
Reasonable Accommodations: Contact Office of Human Resources, Attn: Recruitment, 14000 Fruitvale Ave, Saratoga, CA 95070, Phone: (408) 741-2174, Fax: (408) 741-2564, Email: careers@wvm.edu