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[Phys-l] Astronomy faculty position



Please forward this information to anyone interested in the following Astronomy faculty position at Mesa Community College in Mesa, AZ

Thanks,

Mangala Joshua
Physical science department Mesa Community College

*FACULTY/ ASTRONOMY*

Grade: 001
Salary Range: $41,225 – $79,443
Location: Mesa Community College
Department: Physical Science
Work Calendar: 9 Months
Posting Number: 07080403
*Posted: 3/24/2008 External Posting Closes: 4/25/2008*

*_Job Summary:_*
Note: This position begins Fall, 2008.
Instructs students from a diverse backgrounds in Introductory Astronomy. Promotes student learning as the fundamental focus in the design, delivery, and evaluation of courses. Reviews and develops curriculum, organizes and prepares lecture and laboratory materials, and incorporates technology into both lecture and laboratory settings. Promotes and develops planetarium curricula for use in the astronomy program as well as community outreach.

*_Essential Functions:_*
Supervises and instructs a diverse population of students in a classroom and/or lab setting; develops written syllabi/course outlines and course materials; evaluates knowledge of subject matter taught and monitors students' scholastic records; prepares and grades exams; develops and enhances knowledge of subject matter taught and individual training skills required to remain current with new trends and developments in the field and to promote the scholarship of teaching and learning through attendance at conferences, courses, seminars, and/or workshops; maintains office hours to assist and advise students; engages in the academic life of the college by participating in District wide and campus committees.

*_Minimum Qualifications:_*
- A master's degree in the teaching field, or a master's in any teaching field with 24 upper division and/or graduate semester hours in the teaching field, or master's in any teaching field with 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching field.
- EDU 250 - Overview of the Community Colleges or equivalent must be completed within two years of date of hire.

*_Desired Qualifications:_*
- Master's Degree or Ph.D. in Astronomy or Astrophysics, or a Master's Degree or Ph.D. in Physics with an emphasis in Astronomy or Astrophysics
- College or secondary teaching experience in Introductory Astronomy.
- Experience using telescopes for astronomical observations as well as using computer data acquisition techniques in Astronomy
- Experience engaging students using active learning strategies in both lecture and laboratory
- Experience working with, and developing curriculum for underrepresented, non-traditional, and liberal-arts students
- Knowledge of, and/or experience using instructional technology in the classroom, laboratory, or in a distance learning format.

*_Special Working Conditions:_*
May be required to instruct at multiple sites and/or assigned to teach days, evening or weekends. May be required to lift objects up to 40 lbs.

*_Application procedures: _*

For closing dates, completed job descriptions and qualifications, to download an application, or to apply on-line, see: www.dist.maricopa.edu/hrweb <http://www.dist.maricopa.edu/hrweb>. You may also call 480-731-8465 or visit the employment office, Maricopa Community Colleges, 2411 W. 14^th Street, Tempe, AZ 85281. *Completed MCCCD applications are required.*

The Maricopa Community College District is an EEO/AA institution.