Part Time Instructor - Physics

s. Hours will vary each class and by term. The number of openings for instructors is dependent upon student enrollment.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for effectively preparing, teaching, grading, and assessing student learning in courses assigned.

• Create and model a quality learning environment to support a diverse student population including students with disabilities or special learning needs.

• Maintain student records and provide documentation for in-completes within established College timelines.

• Utilize a variety of technology-based programs to access and input information related to student records and college/school/department processes.

• Assist students with registration, advising, and graduation processes.

• Structure classes and curriculum to correspond with program and course outcomes.

• Prepare, distribute and utilize instructional support materials, including course syllabi, supplementary materials,instructional media and other devices as appropriate.

• Convene classes as scheduled and respond to student inquiries.

• Assist students outside the classroom through posted office hours.

• Attend in-service sessions, college/school/department meetings, graduation and convocation as required.

• Performs other job related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifcations:

• Master's degree or equivalent in astronomy, physics or engineering from an accredited institution.

• Closely related degrees may be considered in combination with two semesters of higher education teaching experience.

Preferences:

• Recent experience teaching lower division (freshman and sophomore level) physics courses.

• Experience teaching both lecture and lab courses at the post-secondary level in physics.

• Experience incorporating a variety of teaching methods in a lecture and a laboratory setting.

Specific questions to address directly in your cover letter:

• List the college level physics, astronomy, or engineering courses you have taught and indicate which ones were lecture courses and which ones were lab courses. Also indicate if you were the primary instructor.

• Describe your experience with various in-person teaching methods such as: lecture, discussion, collaborative learning, individualized instruction, activity-based lessons, and/or use of technology in a traditional classroom.

• Describe how you have incorporated learning management systems into your classes.

Department: School of Math, Science and Engineering

Best Consideration Date: 9/13/2024

• A complete application includes a resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcripts. Please upload all three documents in the designated section of the application. The upload area allows you to attach multiple files, so you can easily submit all required documents together.

EEO STATEMENT:

As an EEO employer, Central New Mexico Community College will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant's race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, serious medical condition or status as a protected veteran or spousal affiliation. Central New Mexico Community College hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.