"[POOL] PT Faculty, Physical Science"

Job Details

Position Information

Posting Number: 0601169-NC

Position Type: Faculty (Pool)

Position Title: [POOL] PT Faculty, Physical Science

Employment Requirement: Criminal Background Check - C4

Division/Department: Physical Sciences

Location: Albany Campus, Albany, OR

Job Summary

The Physical Sciences Department at LBCC offers a wide range of courses including general science; astronomy; science, technology & society; chemistry for health occupations; general chemistry; organic chemistry; algebra-based physics; and calculus-based physics. The physical 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.

Education and Experience:
Master’s degree or minimum of 27 graduate quarter hours in physics or 27 graduate quarter hours in chemistry.

Preferred Qualifications

Prefer one year broad-based teaching experience in a high school, community college, or university setting or comparable experience is desired.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office or classroom setting with minimal exposure to safety or health hazards.

Essential Duties

1. Imparts excitement and enthusiasm into the teaching of physical science.
2. Develops course schedules and syllabi.
3. Plans, develops, and delivers classroom lectures and activities as well as writes tests and develops other methods to evaluate student progress and competence.
4. Develops or adapts interesting laboratory exercises designed to engage the non-science major.
5. Practices and enforces departmental approved safety regulations in the lab room.
6. Keeps track of equipment at lab stations and verifies that all equipment is left at each lab station in good condition at the end of each laboratory section.
7. Plans, develops, and delivers brief pre-lab lectures and activities as well as evaluates student progress and competence.
8. Practices and promotes the practice of good laboratory technique along with end of lab clean-up.
9. Works effectively with students and staff of various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds and ages and successfully interacts with supervisors, colleagues, and staff as part of an education team.
10. Communicates effectively in oral and written English.
11. Keeps accurate grade and attendance records.

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.

Proposed Start Date:

Full-time or Part-time: Part-time

Number of hours/week: Varies

Work Schedule: Regular

Posting Date: 07/22/2024

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Notes to Applicants

Collective Bargaining Unit Information: This position is represented by the Part-time Faculty Association.

To read the current Part-time Faculty Association Agreement, please click here.

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.