[ES_JOBS_NET] Physics faculty to join the Physical Sciences Department, Phoenix College

Fri Dec 4 09:44:23 MST 2020

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Salary Range

$44,897 - $86,519/annually

Grade

001

Work Calendar

9 Months

Maricopa Summary

Looking for a place to work where you can make a real difference in the
lives of  <https://www.maricopa.edu/why-maricopa/colleges> over 200,000
college students every year?  Would you like to be part of an organization
that adds
<https://www.maricopa.edu/community-business/workforce/economic-impact> $7.2
billion dollars to the economy and
<https://www.maricopa.edu/community-business/workforce/economic-impact>
supports nearly 100,000 jobs in the
<https://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/news/2019/04/18/maricopa-county-still-f
astest-growing-in-country.html> fastest growing county in the United States?

Come join our team at one of the largest community college systems in the
country. Named one of the
<https://news.maricopa.edu/news-articles/forbes-names-mcccd-one-americas-bes
t-employers> best mid-sized employers in the nation, which was the only
educational institution ranked in Arizona in 2017. In 2018, "The Maricopa
County Community College District (MCCCD) has been named No. 19 on Forbes
magazine's first-ever "
<https://news.maricopa.edu/news-articles/forbes-names-mcccd-19th-best-employ
er-women> America's Best Employers for Women", ranking MCCCD among 300
employers across the nation. MCCCD is the fourth-highest ranked educational
institution and the only Arizona-based employer named on the list." 2019
Maricopa is named No. 42 in "
<https://www.forbes.com/best-employers-by-state/#200f6a6b487a> Arizona's
Best Employers".

Our employees are our most valuable asset; that's why at Maricopa County
Community College District (MCCCD) we are committed to providing a
comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of you and your family.
Being a member of the Maricopa community you are able to participate in a
wide range of benefits that gives you flexibility and choice including
medical, dental, vision, life, disability, tuition waivers for you and your
dependents, and retirement. 

Whether you're teaching, working, or learning - find your purpose. Join our
community and make a difference.

Job Summary

Phoenix College (PC), the first public junior college in Arizona, welcomed
its first students on September 13, 1920. In 1962, PC transitioned to a
community college that is part of the  <https://www.maricopa.edu/> Maricopa
Community College District. Currently, PC serves an ethnically-diverse
student population and is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) with over
17,000 students; PC proudly champions for social justice, equity, and
access. The majority of our students are part-time, first-generation
students seeking career technical education or university transfer.

With over
<http://pcc012bagrkncrd.devcloud.acquia-sites.com/academics/programs> 150
degree and certificate programs, Phoenix College embraces a
<https://www.phoenixcollege.edu/learning-college> learning-centered approach
to ensure quality teaching and learning. We strive to prepare our students
to meet their unique goals - university transfer, career training and
advancement, and lifelong learning. Join our community of educators to make
a difference with us.

Phoenix College continues to offer accessibility to students while
maintaining a high-quality education. Notably, PC was recently named one of
the top 150 Community Colleges eligible for the Community College Excellence
Program. Join our top-tier faculty and staff as we continue to innovate and
lead in higher education.

Phoenix College is seeking to hire a Physics faculty to join the Physical
Sciences Department, which is comprised of multiple disciplines: Chemistry,
Physics, Engineering, Astronomy, and Geosciences.  The selected candidate
will be working in an interdisciplinary environment in collaboration with
other faculty members to develop and teach physics lecture and laboratory
courses.  Our department is housed in a newly renovated building and we have
many state-of-the-art instruments that can be used to enhance offered
courses.  The instructor will teach Introductory Physics (PHY101), College
Physics I and II (PHY111&PHY112), University Physics I and II
(PHY121&PHY131), and possibly other physics courses depending on specialty
(e.g. University Physics III-PHY241, etc.). 

Essential Functions

*         Instructing students in introductory physics science courses, with
an emphasis on developing the students' critical thinking and
problem-solving skills. This includes using various teaching methods to
promote effective learning in students with diverse abilities, levels of
academic preparation, ages, and socio-economic/cultural backgrounds.

*         Developing instructional materials.  This includes creating
syllabi/class outlines and evaluating students' comprehension of the subject
matter being taught by making and grading assignments, projects, quizzes,
and exams.

*         Holding academic support hours for students, with the purpose of
answering questions that students may have over the subject matters being
taught and/or providing academic advisement to students planning to major in
a physics discipline. 

*         Assisting in departmental efforts to build and maintain the
physics program at PC. This requires a commitment to student success and
working together with other PC employees on student recruitment initiatives
and community outreach efforts.  This includes advising physics students;
facilitating partnerships with in-state universities for transfer programs
and grants; participating in outreach activities to middle schools, high
schools, and other STEM programs; mentoring students in a student club
setting, creating and maintaining partnerships with industry.

*         Contributing to college governance by serving on college and/or
district committees. This also includes collaborating with the Physics
Instructional Council faculty in developing courses and program curriculum;
contributing to the physics program's reviews and improvement initiatives;
contributing to college's strategic planning and accreditation efforts;
building and maintaining collaborative external partnerships.

*         Engaging in professional growth opportunities to enhance subject
knowledge and develop pedagogical skills.  Physics faculty members are
expected to model the profession's high standards through their commitment
to excellence, innovation, integrity, and teamwork.  Thus, it is necessary
for all physics faculty within the department to work together and keep
their knowledge up to date to assure the students within the program are
learning the newest skills expected of physics graduates.  Professional
growth opportunities may be external, such as attending national or regional
conferences, or internal, such as attending college or department training
sessions.

*         Working with other faculty within the Physical Sciences department
to assure that students in different class sections are getting a similar
learning experience from all of physics instructors, and are well prepared
to take upper-level physics courses at a university.  There is an
expectation for all the instructors of a course to freely share their course
materials with each other and discuss best practices in an effort to
maintain course rigor while promoting student success.

*         Assisting the department chair in deciding the best use of the
department's funds and other resources to support the incorporation of
technology into an integrated lecture/lab setting.  This includes working
with student workers and lab technicians to provide them with guidance in
the setup of equipment in the classrooms and the maintenance of tools in
physics labs.

Minimum Qualifications

1. A master's degree (or higher) in any of the following sub-disciplines
within the field of Physics:

Physics, Physical Science with a physics emphasis, Biophysics, Geophysics ,
Astrophysics, Materials Science, Nanotechnology Physics Education including
modelling, Chemical Physics, or Engineering Physics

*         Master degrees or higher from the MNS physics modeling program at
ASU or other universities are equivalent to a master's in physics for the
purpose of certification.

*         Master degrees or higher from the PMS nanotechnology program at
ASU or other universities are equivalent to a master's in physics for the
purpose of certification.

*         Master degrees or higher from the any program under the auspices
of the physics department of the granting university are equivalent to a
master's in physics for the purpose of certification.

*         Master's degree or higher with subject prefixes of
PHY/PHS/PHYS/NAN or individual courses that are cross listed with physics as
determined by the college or university granting the degree or courses that
have significant graduate physics content to be determined by the Physics
and Physical Science IC.

2. EDU250 -Teaching and Learning in the Community College-or equivalent must
be completed within two years of date of hire

Desired Qualifications

1. PhD in Physics, Physics Education, or Physics related degree preferred.

2. Experience teaching physics courses at a university or community college
level. Provide the number of semesters and/or years

3. Experience teaching different physics courses; provide list of courses.

4. Experience developing and/or teaching online/hybrid physics courses.
Provide a list of courses with details of what was developed and taught.

5. Experience developing curriculum utilizing interactive engagement or
active learning in physics.

6. Experience working with and developing curriculum for diverse student
populations. Provide details of experience.

7. Knowledge of the philosophy and principles of a learning college

Special Working Conditions

*         Possession of a valid State of Arizona Class D driver's license is
required; must meet minimum standards regarding driving:
<http://www.maricopa.edu/legal/rmi/vehicle.htm#requirements>
http://www.maricopa.edu/legal/rmi/vehicle.htm#requirements

*         Travel to campus during interview/selection process will be at
candidate's own expense

*         Will be required to travel or be assigned to all MCCCD locations

*         May require numerous evenings or weekends

*         May require prolonged periods of viewing a computer screen

*         May be required to lift or carry up to #25 lbs

How to Apply

Applicants must submit the following:

*         Unofficial transcripts, resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV), list three
professional references, and cover letter addressing how the applicant meets
the stated qualifications will be considered. 

Please ensure your resume/CV and cover letter provide the following items:

*         Clearly illustrate how prior experience, knowledge and education
meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position.

*         MCCCD accepts unofficial transcripts for U.S. schools at the time
of application. Unofficial transcripts are submitted as an attachment to the
application. Transcripts from non U.S. institutions must be
translated/evaluated and provided with application material.

Posting Close Date

Apply on or before January 3, 2021 to be considered.

EEO Information

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate,
nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any
applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status
(including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic
information.

Title IX

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states: "No person in the
United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in,
be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any
education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."

The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and
business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct
should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in
policy, contact information is available at this link
<https://district.maricopa.edu/consumer-information/title-ix/title-ix-coordi
nators> Title IX Coordinators. 

Clery Act

The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and
Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their
campuses.  Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges,
as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link
<https://police.maricopa.edu/> Clery Act

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