Full-Time Tenure Track Faculty - Physics

FULL TIME TENURE TRACK - PHYSICS
KENNEDY-KING COLLEGE

Kennedy-King College is currently seeking a Full-Time Tenure Track Faculty for Physics. If you have passion for teaching and learning and are committed to the mission of the community college, consider joining our team. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated success in the classroom by developing and using effective teaching strategies that meet students’ diverse needs and engage the student in critical thinking and problem-solving. Faculty are responsible for preparing and teaching courses which include teaching labs and performing all necessary grading for the courses they teach. The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the mission of an urban community college, bring a passion for teaching, and a desire to support and mentor Kennedy-King College students as they pursue educational and career goals.

The City Colleges of Chicago delivers exceptional learning opportunities and educational services for diverse student populations in Chicago. We enhance knowledge, understanding skills, collaboration, community service, and life-long learning by providing a broad range of quality, affordable courses, program, and services to prepare students for success in a technologically advanced and increasingly interdependent global society. We work proactively to eliminate barriers to employment and to address and overcome casual factors underlying socioeconomic disparities and inequities of access and graduation in higher education.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Earned Minimum of a Master’s degree in Physics or Engineering Physics from a regionally accredited higher education institution.
• Ability to teach courses within the department
• Commitment to supporting an inclusive environment on campus
• Evidence of respect for and an understanding of people with diverse backgrounds, abilities, and needs
• Evidence of commitment to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college
• Evidence of knowledge and proficiency with educational technology
• Commitment to continued professional growth
• Evidence of effective communication (interpersonal, speaking, and writing) skill
• Finalists will be required to submit official transcripts and to provide a teaching demonstration

TO APPLY:

• For consideration, all interested candidates, including current CCC employees, must submit the following documents together in MS Word or PDF format:
• A cover letter specifying discipline
• A copy of your current resume or curriculum vitae
• A statement of your teaching philosophy
• A legible copy of your college transcripts (Unofficial transcripts initially accepted; official transcripts must be provided at time of hire.)
• Two letters of recommendation.

The salary range for this position is $58,000 - $65,000. Offered salary will be determined by the respective collective bargaining agreement and applicant's education. Benefits information is found at https://www.ccc.edu/departments/Benefits/

This position is represented by the Local 1600 Faculty Union. Chicago residency is required for all full-time employees within 6 months of hire. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Thank you for your interest in CCC!