"[POOL] PT Faculty, General Science"

Job Summary

The Physical Science Department at LBCC offers a wide range of courses including general science, geology, oceanography, and astronomy. The general science instructor develops, plans, and presents organized lectures, laboratory activities, and out of class assignments in accordance with approved course outlines.

Required Qualifications

Applications are reviewed for minimum qualifications. In order to be considered, your application must clearly show you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
Master’s degree in a physical science discipline or a master’s degree in another field and a minimum of 27 graduate quarter hours in the primary field to be taught.
Provisional: Bachelor’s degree plus 27 graduate quarter hours in the above field(s) AND in active pursuit of master’s degree or doctorate. Applicants hired under this qualification will be approved to teach in a provisional capacity until proof of completion of the minimum qualifications is provided to the college.

Preferred Qualifications

Prefer recent teaching experience in a community college or university setting. Working knowledge of computer software and Learning Management Systems. Experience with different modalities of instruction, including synchronous and asynchronous online learning. Expertise or experience in teaching from a social justice perspective.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Physical ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time in classroom and laboratory environments. Sufficient arm, hand, and finger dexterity to operate laboratory equipment, handle specimens, and prepare materials. Requires normal hearing and speaking skills to communicate with students and colleagues. Requires visual acuity to read numbers and words, operate laboratory equipment, and observe experiments. Job duties require frequent sitting, standing, and walking; occasional bending, kneeling, and lifting of light to medium weight (10–50 pounds), such as lab equipment, instructional materials, or supplies.

Work is performed indoors in classroom and laboratory environments, with potential exposure to hazardous chemicals, biological specimens, laboratory equipment, and related safety risks. Personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety goggles, gloves, and lab coats may be required. May involve occasional outdoor activities for fieldwork.

Essential Duties

1. Teach General and Physical Science classes.
2. Prepare and develop materials for classes utilizing approved course outcomes. Depending on the course assignment, you may be asked to use a curriculum developed by the department.
3. Complete all administrative tasks associated with teaching a course: assign and grade student work, establish reasonable communication with students, report student attainment of course outcomes, maintain student records, comply with college policies and processes related to teaching workload.
4. Keep abreast of development in subject area, educational technology, innovative teaching techniques, and continuously strive for professional improvement.
5. Establish and maintain opportunities for reasonable and consistent out-of-class contact with students.
6. Assure that lab equipment is appropriately used, following all safety protocols and procedures. Verify that all equipment is accounted for at the end of each laboratory section.
7. Exemplify and promote the mission of LBCC.
8. Connect students to college support services and resources to promote student success and retention. Maintain reasonable communication with college support services to this end.
9. Work effectively with students and staff of various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds and ages. Promote both a classroom environment and a curriculum of equity and inclusivity.
10. Interact with supervisors, colleagues, and staff as part of a team.
11. Participate as assigned in occasional department and advisory meetings.

Applicant Instructions

Applications submitted to this recruitment pool are reviewed on an as needed basis. Qualified applicants will be contacted when positions become available.

In addition to completing the online application, applicants must attach the following documents when applying:

1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2. Unofficial Academic Transcript showing qualifying degree.
3. Cover Letter

Transcripts from institutions outside of the United States must be accompanied by an international credential agency evaluation. Click here for a list of agencies who perform this service.

U.S. Veterans must attach proof of Veteran Status to their application to qualify for veteran’s consideration.

Salary and Compensation Information

Courses are paid on a per-credit basis. New Part-time Faculty begin at Step 1 of the payscale, with steps being “rolled” once per term, if eligible.
View the 25/26 Academic Year Part-Time Salary Schedule at this link.
Table 1 illustrates the cost per credit for each step on the pay scale. Instructors new to the College typically start at the rate listed in column 1.
Table 3 illustrates the compensation per hour for meetings, training, advising, curriculum development, or other related work.