Adj Faculty Astronomy
- Employer
- Johnson County Community College
- Location
- Kansas, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Oct 8, 2021
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Science, Technology & Mathematics, Other Science & Technology, Physics & Space Sciences
- Employment Level
- Adjunct
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Job Details
Posting Job Title
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Astronomy
Department
Academic Affairs
Position Type
Adjunct Faculty
Number of openings
1
Job Summary
JCCC is looking for applicants for a part-time faculty position in the Astronomy Department. The ideal candidate would be expected to instruct students in lecture and/or lab for either Fundamentals of Astronomy or Astronomy. The ideal candidate would need to be able to teach face-to-face and online starting in Spring 2022. Teaching assignments could be any combination of face-to-face, online or using teleconference software like Zoom. All applications must be be submitted to the JCCC jobs portal.
Required Qualifications
Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in Astronomy or Physics
Computer literacy including ability to communicate and develop teaching materials and enter grades electronically
Demonstrate familiarity with the use of appropriate computer software
Demonstrate fluency in written and oral communications
Demonstrate familiarity with the use and care of telescopes and related equipment
One year of college-level teaching experience in astronomy or physics
Preferred Qualifications
Master's or Doctorate degree in Astronomy or Physics
Community college teaching experience in astronomy or physics
Required application documents
Resume
Unofficial Transcripts
Hours per Week
Varies
Work Hours/Days
Varies
Salary Grade Level
AJCR
Salary
Competitive Rate of Pay
Location
Overland Park Main Campus
Disclosures
Every employee of the college is expected to treat all members of the college community with dignity and respect demonstrating professional, courteous and respectful behavior and engage in constructive conflict resolution, when needed.
In accordance with the college policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. Individual hiring departments at JCCC may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process. Many departments require those selected for hire to submit a certified transcript for all degrees obtained. For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to apply prior to the review date listed in posting.
Johnson County Community College (JCCC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. JCCC provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information.
If you are an applicant requesting assistance or a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 913-469-3877, or email Hr@jccc.edu.
For a summary of all disclosures (Background check, Clery Act, ADA, EOE, etc.) refer to the links on our Career page.
Advertised: 09 Nov 2021 Central Standard Time
Applications close: 26 Nov 2021 Central Standard Time
Company
Johnson County Community College is a public community college located in Overland Park, Kansas, a suburb of Kansas City, Missouri.
JCCC has a national reputation for educational excellence. We focus on student success. Small class sizes; experienced, caring faculty; affordable tuition rates and on-campus student resources ensure you receive the education and training you need to launch your career. Our thriving campus is full of culture and activities.
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