Assistant Professor of Nuclear Technology
- Employer
- Columbia Basin College
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Jun 29, 2021
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Science, Technology & Mathematics, Other Science & Technology
- Employment Level
- Tenured/Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Interested in a career at Columbia Basin College?
Join our team! From our distinguished faculty
to our dedicated staff, CBC is committed to our vision to be the
educational home that transforms students' lives through economic
and social mobility. We seek to attract and retain engaged
and dynamic individuals who are committed to helping all students
be successful in accomplishing their goals and who will contribute
to an exciting work environment. We value high quality
instruction and student learning experiences that foster diversity,
equity and inclusion in the classroom and expand into our local and
global communities. We celebrate diversity in all its forms
and believe that our many unique perspectives make us
stronger.
Sound like something you'd like to be a part
of? CBC is currently seeking an outstanding and
enthusiastic individual to teach a broad range of Radiation
Protection Technician courses. This is a full-time, tenure
track position in the Career and Technical Education Division at
CBC. The selected candidate must be prepared to teach Nuclear
Technology and Radiation Protection Technician courses and to work
collaboratively with other faculty to develop course content and
curriculum.
This position will report to the Dean for Career & Technical
Education.
CBC Faculty and Staff respect and work effectively with diverse
students, colleagues, staff and others in a campus climate that
promotes innovative teaching, quality scholarship, a diverse
learning environment, and equitable access and educational
achievement for all students.
GENERAL QUALITIES DESIRED:
- Passion for teaching and a commitment to student success;
- Commitment to the community college mission;
- Commitment to shared governance and staying current in one's discipline;
- Willingness to become involved in campus activities beyond one's discipline;
- Willingness to teach with a variety of methods, including eLearning and instructional innovations;
- Ability to teach individuals from diverse backgrounds effectively;
- Ability to pursue scholarly endeavors in area of expertise; and
- Ability and willingness to participate in the design and measurement of learning outcomes and institutional effectiveness efforts.
The base salary for this position is $61,157 for a 176-day contract
over the Instructional Year (Fall/Winter/Spring Quarters).
Additional compensation may be available for assignment of summer
quarter courses or courses taught outside of the full-time position
during fall, winter and spring quarters.
Relocation expenses are considered for the employment offer for the
successful candidate if the candidate relocates to the Tri-Cities
area from outside of a 175-mile radius.
This position is open until filled. Priority consideration
will be given to applicants whose application has been received by
July 28, 2021 at 11:59 PM PDT.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Develop, prepare, and teach a broad range of college-approved courses in accordance with approved course descriptions and class schedules (includes the use of multimedia technology in the classroom);
- Develop syllabi and reading lists for each course taught and update annually; participate in departmental/divisional responsibilities in the selection of texts and related teaching resources;
- Maintain a minimum of five (5) regularly scheduled office hours each week at times that provide reasonable opportunities for students to meet with faculty;
- Maintain, submit, and retain accurate academic records, including verification of class rosters and student grades, by dates requested by the College and to comply with state and federal records retention laws;
- Orient students at the beginning of each class to syllabi and addenda, subject to subsequent modification and notice to students;
- Assess student learning outcomes, engage in timely interaction/feedback/grading to support student success and meet course outcomes;
- Provide students with appropriate learning resources to facilitate student success in achieving course outcomes, program outcomes, and appropriate College-wide Student Learning Outcomes;
- Demonstrate multicultural competence including an awareness and understanding of historically disadvantaged populations, and creating an educational environment that affirms commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion;
- Engage in shared governance by participating in department, division and College committees and assisting in the formulation of policy pertaining to educational programs;
- Participate in commencement ceremonies, wearing academic robes, unless excused by the President;
- Develop and attend professional improvement activities in order to maintain contact with one's academic discipline, including teaching/learning processes and/or development of knowledge in one's field of specialization;
- Participate in outreach activities to promote educational programs;
- Participate in special College projects, surveys, and studies;
- Assist in the preparation of reports as needed by College units (e.g., Student Services, Grants Office, Athletic Department, Institutional Effectiveness) and by the College in general (e.g., for accreditations, program review and so forth);
- Develop new instructional materials, techniques, course offerings or major revisions of the same;
- Participate in community service activities consistent with the College's mission;
- Participate in student career development in related advising or mentoring activities and special retention programs; and
- Attend College-mandated trainings, professional development activities and/or meetings.
Required Qualifications:
- Associate's degree in nuclear technology or related field; and
- Three (3) years of experience in nuclear power plant maintenance or operations;
OR
- Five (5) years of experience in nuclear power plant maintenance or operations.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in nuclear, engineering or related field from an institutionally accredited college or university;
- Military nuclear experience;
- Facilitating and/or developing nuclear industry training.
GENERAL INTERVIEW INFORMATION:
Only completed applications submitted on or before the priority consideration date are guaranteed to be reviewed for this position. The interview process generally consists of an in-person or Zoom (video conference) initial interview, with top candidates selected for an on-campus interview. Those top candidates traveling from a distance of 200 miles or more will be provided travel expenses such as flight, per diem, etc. Those candidates traveling less than 200 miles, but more than 75 miles, will receive mileage at the IRS rate. Mileage calculations are determined by distance between the city in which the candidate lives and Pasco, WA using MapQuest. The College reserves the right to make changes to the process for an emergency hire or under exceptional circumstances as determined by the College.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
This position is available September 1, 2021 to coincide with the
regular tenure track probationary cycle for the 2021-2022
Instructional Year. Tenure review is a system in which the
faculty member is evaluated as a candidate for tenure under the
College's tenure review process and Chapter 28B.50 RCW.
Schedule varies; assignment may include evening and weekend
classes.
PROCESS NOTE:
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record
history will be conducted. Information from the background check
will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in
determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform
in the position.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
In the interest of providing a healthy, safe and secure educational
and work environment, and in order to meet the requirements of
federal legislation, it is the policy of the College to maintain an
alcohol and drug-free workplace for our employees and
students.
If you are hired, you will need to provide proof of identity and
documentation of U.S. citizenship or appropriate authorization to
work in this position as required by the Immigration Reform Control
Act of 1986.
Columbia Basin College operates under an approved affirmative
action plan and encourages applications from persons of color,
women, veterans and persons of disability. The Human Resources
Office is accessible to those with disabilities. If you need
accommodation in application or employment, contact the Human
Resources Office at (509) 542-4740.
OTHER JOB ELEMENTS:
The physical demands and working conditions described below are
representative of those that must be met and may be encountered by
an incumbent when performing the essential functions of the
position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF POSITION:
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is
frequently required to sit, stand, bend, kneel, stoop, communicate,
reach, and manipulate objects. The position requires mobility,
including the use of step stools in order to retrieve archived
materials. Duties may involve moving materials weighing up to 25
pounds on a regular basis such as papers, files, boxes, equipment,
computers, etc., and rarely requires moving materials weighing over
25 pounds. Manual dexterity and coordination are required over 50%
of the work period while operating equipment such as computer
keyboard, monitor, projector, calculator, printer, and standard
office equipment.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work environment includes classroom, lab, or other setting as
appropriate.
UNION CLAUSE:
This is a bargaining unit position represented by the Association
for Higher Education (AHE).
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