Adjunct Faculty/Physics

Category : : Adjunct Positions - Teaching Faculty

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Department : : Physical Sciences Dept. / School of Mathematics, Science & Eng

Locations : : Valhalla, NY

Posted : : Jul 22, 2019

Closes : : Open Until Filled

Type : : Credit Adjunct

Ref. No. : : AFPS71819

Position ID : : 113300

About Westchester Community College :

Westchester Community College was founded in 1946 as the New York State Institute of Applied Arts and Sciences in White Plains.

In 1957, the County of Westchester bought the 360-acre John Hartford estate in Valhalla and designated 218 acres for the community college.

Westchester Community College is more than just the county's largest educational institution. It is a living, breathing part of Westchester that goes beyond the influence of a typical college and affects the lives of all who enter its doors.

Job Description :

The Physical Sciences Department seeks a Physics Adjunct. Teaching assignments will include lecture and laboratory instruction in general physics (algebra and calculus-based).

Requirements :

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS : A minimum of a Master's degree and one year of practical experience are required. The incumbent must possess a commitment to teaching excellence and knowledge of effective pedagogy, assessment techniques, and current research and practices in science education.

Familiarity with the goals of a community college and a demonstrated ability to interact with a diverse and multicultural student body required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS : A Master's degree in physics and one year of practical experience teaching physics at the secondary and / or undergraduate level strongly preferred.

Additional Information :

SALARY & BENEFITS : $ 82.57 per hour. No benefits.

Application Instructions :

TO APPLY : Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS : Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Westchester Community College provides accessible, high quality and affordable education to meet the needs of our diverse community.

We are committed to student success, academic excellence, workforce development, economic development and lifelong learning.

The College will provide equal opportunity in all of its employment practices to all persons without unlawful discrimination on the basis of political affiliation, age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, arrest or conviction record, membership in any reserve component of the armed forces, or use or non-use of lawful products off College premises during nonworking hours, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.