What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physics/Astronomy Instructor position at College of the Siskiyous?
Key Duties & Responsibilities
• Duties related to Physics/Astronomy Instruction: Teach a variety of courses, including major preparation physics, general education physics, and astronomy. Assignments may include evening, off-campus and/or distance education, including online, hybrid, and video conferencing courses.
• Classroom duties: Provide instruction that may include lecture and laboratory classes in the discipline in accordance with established College of the Siskiyous approved curriculum and course outlines; inform students about course requirements, evaluation procedures, attendance and participation requirements in a course syllabus; effectively teach and communicate with students of diverse backgrounds.
• Interaction with students outside of class: Advise students on academic and career matters; assist in outreach, recruiting and articulation with high schools, four-year colleges and universities; post and maintain adequate and regular office hours in accordance with the prevailing policy.
• Out-of-class duties: Maintain necessary attendance , scholastic and student records, and submit them according to published guidelines; prepare and grade class assignments and evaluations according to syllabus.
• Professional and curriculum development: Remain current in field; develop, maintain and evaluate curriculum including development and assessment of student learning outcomes; select textbooks; evaluate course materials; interact with faculty and staff in other areas of instruction and participate in the development of instructional methods, technology, and materials; work with peers in higher education, and where appropriate, business and industry to maintain currency of instructional programs.
• Interaction with colleagues: Participate in college governance by serving on college committees; participate in professional development, including flex obligations; assist with student and other educational activities in accordance with college policies; establish and maintain effective work relationships.
Other Details
Salary:
The annual salary range for a 175 day contract is: $64,045 —$117,202. Starting placement on the District salary schedule is based upon years of experience and number units completed beyond the Master’s degree. New academic employees may receive credit for no more than 5 years of job related experience. Starting salary range is: $64,045– $86,367.
Faculty members with an earned doctorate from a regionally accredited institution receive an additional $2,000 annual stipend.
Benefits:
The District offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage to employees and qualified dependents.
In addition, the District provides sick leave.
The employee participates in CalSTRS through District and employee.
Selection Process:
After the preliminary screening, selected candidates will be invited to the campus for an initial interview with the Search Committee. Videoconference interviews (in lieu of an in-person initial interview) will be offered. Candidates to be interviewed will be selected from applicants who most closely meet the minimum and desired qualifications. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview. The Search Committee will recommend finalists to the Superintendent/President for a final interview.
The District reserves the right to re-advertise the position or to delay indefinitely filling of the position if it is deemed that applicants for the position do not constitute an adequate applicant pool or if funding is not available.
Salary : $64,045 - $117,202
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