Full Time Instructor, Astronomy

Full Time Instructor, Astronomy at Victor Valley Community College Tweet Print Application Deadline 4/15/2024 11:55 PM Pacific Date Posted 3/4/2024 Contact Human Resources Number of Openings Not Specified Salary Pay Range 55714 - 116888 Annually Length of Work Year See Job Description Employment Type Full Time Job Description / Essential Elements: Print Full Time Instructor, Astronomy Victor Valley College Salary: $55,714.00 - $116,888.00 Annually Job Type: Full-Time (Exempt) Job Number: 2023-356 FTINASTR01 Location: CA 92395, CA Department: Closing: 4/15/2024 11:59 PM Pacific Basic Functions FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA) POSITION STATUS: EXEMPT **FIRST DATE OF REVIEW IS SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 15, 2024** **VOLUNTARY REASSIGNMENT WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THE FIRST 10 WORKING DAYS (FULL TIME FACULTY ONLY), MARCH 18, 2024 at 5:00 PM ** 10-Month Tenure Track Position COMPENSATION: Initial salary placement ranges from $55,714 to $87,247, based upon education and experience. The current faculty salary schedule includes five classes and twenty steps with a maximum annual salary of $116,888. A District-paid comprehensive benefit package which includes medical, dental and vision insurances for the employee and dependents, and a $50,000 employee life insurance policy are provided.

For the most updated information please visit our benefits web page. Appointment to this position is subject to availability of funds. Salary schedule subject to change.

Representative Duties ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of students and colleagues Create a learning environment that fosters student success, using different teaching modalities, including Distance Education. Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with diverse faculty, staff, and student populations. Teach in accordance with departmental course outlines and design instructional activities to promote student success.

Collaborate with colleagues in program and curriculum development and participate in other departmental meetings and projects. Teach scheduled classes on-campus and in-person and perform related duties as assigned. As necessary, serve on Academic Senate and participatory governance committees to support and enrich instructional programs.

Promote the success of a diverse student population through careful preparation of course materials and effective teaching methodologies. Comply with district policies and procedures in the performance of all duties by timely compliance with clerical and administrative responsibilities including holding weekly office hours and being available to assist students as required. Participate in assessment, program review, evaluation, and planning of Student Learning Outcomes and Program Learning Outcomes.

Stay current with evolving processes, tools, and equipment related to astronomy and physics. Serve as liaison with the local/regional business and industry community. Serve as a resource for economic development and workforce development initiatives within our community Knowledge and willingness to participate in planetarium operations Participating in assessment, evaluation, and planning of Student Learning Outcomes and Program Learning Outcomes, Program Review, Curriculum Development.

Requirements MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Master's in physics, astronomy or astrophysics OR Bachelor's in physics or astronomy AND Master's in engineering, mathematics, meteorology or geophysics OR the equivalent. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience collaborating with BIPOC students and DEIAA efforts Professional experience in any engineering field Experience teaching in higher education Knowledge of Open Educational Resources (OER) Planetarium software and operations experience Must have sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students. We will be using the guidelines set by the Academic Affairs Division of the Chancellor's Office, California Community Colleges.

See their website: http://www.cccco.edu/ for the most current minimum qualifications for faculty in California Community Colleges. The Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges handbook can be viewed at: https://www.cccco.edu/About-Us/Chancellors-Office/Divisions/Educational-Services-and-Support/What-we-do/Educational-Programs-and-Professional-Development/Minimum-Qualifications If you feel you have equivalent qualifications, please review the supplemental information for Faculty Equivalency Qualifications can be viewed at: http://www.vvc.edu/offices/human_resources/faculty-equivalency-qualifications.shtml Submit your request for equivalency ONLY IF your education and/or experience are different, but equivalent, to the minimum qualifications stated in the job announcement. If you have additional questions, please contact Human Resources directly at (760) 245-4271 Ext.

2500. Some specialized courses may require specific certificates (must meet minimum content requirements specified by outside/other agencies based on accreditation). WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Office, classroom, lab and/or on-line environment.

Position requires ability to communicate and exchange information. The assignment may include day, weekend, and/or evening classes on campus and/or at off campus locations. Position requires ability and schedule flexibility to accommodate active participation in College and Department Outreach Events such as College and Career Fairs and College and Community Presentations.

Knowledge and Abilities KNOWLEDGE OF: Course and curriculum development. Syllabus creation. Learning management systems Planetarium software and operations Effective assessment strategies to measure student learning outcomes and course effectiveness.

Research and Scholarship: Interest and ability to engage in research or scholarly activities related to astronomy and physics education. APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Appointment to this position is subject to availability of funds. *Salary Schedule subject to change.* To be considered a candidate for this position, all materials required should be received in the Victor Valley College Office of Human Resources by the First Review Date.

Application materials may be accepted after this date, however, if a file is not complete by the First Review Date, the application may not be considered by the Screening Committee. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all requested materials are received. All material included in the application packet become District property, will not be returned, and will not be copied.

All information qualifying an applicant for the position must be included on the Victor Valley College application. If it is unclear whether an applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the position from the application, that applicant will be disqualified. Candidates wishing to apply for more than one position must apply for each position separately.

Please note, communication throughout the recruiting and hiring process will typically be through email. It is your responsibility to check your email for any upcoming testing and/or interview dates. This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.

You may check your status at any time by logging into Victor Valley College Online Application Site at https://www.schooljobs.com/ with your username and password. A complete file consists of all of the following: 1. A completed Victor Valley College application electronic form 2.

A letter expressing interest in the position 3. A current CV/resume 4. Copies of transcripts showing college degrees and coursework.

NOTE: Degrees must be from an accredited institution. It is the responsibility of the candidate to include U.S. evaluations of non-U.S.

transcripts with their application. Link to - State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing: https://www.ctc.ca.gov/docs/default-source/leaflets/cl635.pdf?sfvrsn=bb4f6e6a_2 5. Supplemental Application for Equivalent Qualifications (if applicable) Victor Valley College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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