Adjunct Assistant Professor, Natural Sciences (Astronomy)

Requirements

• Required: A Master's degree or higher in Astronomy or a master's degree with eighteen (18) graduate course hours in Astronomy, Planetary Sciences, Astrophysics, or Planetary Geology.
• Additional Requirements: A criminal background check will be conducted.
• Preferred: Teaching experience in a community college and/or university setting and familiarity with classroom technologies and productivity tools.
• General Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies or concerns about discrimination or harassment, including concerns about sexual harassment or sexual violence under Title IX, should be directed to: equity.officer@sfcollege.edu
• Santa Fe College reserves the right to extend deadlines and/or not to offer advertised positions. Preference will be given to eligible veterans and spouses of veterans.

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Job Description Summary Each part-time faculty member reports to a chair or director, satisfies criteria for accreditation, possesses subject matter expertise, and has the following instructional and institutional responsibilities: - Designing courses, delivering instruction, evaluating student learning, and incorporating college-required technology. - Possessing subject matter expertise and engaging in ongoing professional development. - Maintaining effective communication within the College and the department or program. Job Description Salary is determined per the SF Salary Schedule . Santa Fe College's Natural Sciences within the Academic Affairs division of Liberal Arts and Sciences provides pre-professional instruction to guide the development of the next generation of engineers, physicians, and scientists. The Natural Sciences Department also provides non-sciences majors with general education science courses to enable them to understand and appreciate the role of the sciences in daily life and the world community. Under general supervision, the Adjunct Assistant develops, prepares, and teaches a variety of coursework consisting of introductory astronomy. Adjunct Faculty are employed on a term-by-term basis and may be assigned teaching duties at SF's main Northwest campus or at any of the College's six educational centers. Course offerings within the Natural Sciences Department may be taught during the day, evening, or online, as well as taught using other distance learning formats. Responsibilities and Duties Plan, organize, and deliver instruction in didactic, laboratory and/or classroom settings to promote student success within a community college setting. Support and promote the college and departmental missions centered on excellence in teaching and learning through quality instruction, curriculum enhancement, and service. Collaborate with department chair, faculty, and peers to evaluate, revise, and develop curriculum to cultivate the mastery of course content. Provide students with frequent, timely assessment of and clear feedback regarding academic performance. Appropriately document student progress and maintain records including attendance, grading, and student learning outcomes. Maintain appropriate office hours proportionate to the instructional assignment. Provide service excellence through courteous, informed, accessible, and professional engagement. Perform other duties as assigned.

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