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Assistant Professor - Physical Science - Fall, 2023

Kankakee Community College

Job Description

Provides instruction and assesses student learning in Physical Science, Technical Math, Technical Math for Electrical Circuitry, Technical Science and other related courses. The instructor will collaborate with colleagues to maintain and develop curriculum, develop programs and facilitate activities that promote student success and lifelong learning, and provide ongoing student support.

Examples of Duties

A. Provide instruction and assess student learning within their program area.

B. Select and review educational strategies and materials to facilitate achievement of competencies related to each course taught.

C. Prepare current syllabi and instructional materials in accordance with course master syllabi, college policies and procedures.

D. Collaborate with colleagues to review and revise curriculum, teaching materials, and teaching methods to promote student success and lifelong learning.

E. Meet classes as scheduled by the college and maintain office hours as stated in the KCC Faculty Association Contract.

F. Evaluate student performance, including maintaining and providing tenth day and midterm attendance in addition to grade records for each class.

G. Remain current with content, technology, and teaching and learning strategies in the discipline.

H. Assess student learning outcomes at the class, course, and program levels as defined by the faculty Assessment Committee.

I. Participate in curriculum and course development.

J. Attend division and faculty meetings and communicate regularly with the division dean regarding instructional concerns.

K. Participate in faculty evaluation and in-service development activities.

L. Work in a collaborative manner and respond to phone and email requests promptly.

M. Assist the division dean in the recruitment and selection of part-time instructors.

N. Provide course materials and assistance to part-time instructors as requested by the division dean.

O. Serve on college committees as stated in the KCC Faculty Association Contract..

P. Assist in budget preparation by recommending supplies and capital items where applicable.

Q. Follow the policies and procedures of the college as stated in the Faculty Handbook and the KCC Faculty Association Contract.

R. Represent and interpret the program informally at available opportunities such as high school visits, community gatherings, etc.

S. Attend the commencement program.

Minimum Qualifications

A. Master's degree in a physical science and the ability to teach technical science and technical mathematics courses are required. A minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in Physics is preferred.

B. Prior teaching experience in multiple modalities is preferred. Preference will be given to applicants with experience teaching in a community college setting .


Supplemental Information

This is a full-time, 9-month, tenure track faculty position that begins August, 2023

Please provide unofficial transcripts with your application.

 

Agency
Kankakee Community College
Address

100 College Drive

Kankakee, Illinois, 60901

Phone
815-802-8128
815-802-8124
Website
http://www.kcc.edu

 

Description

Provides instruction and assesses student learning in Physical Science, Technical Math, Technical Math for Electrical Circuitry, Technical Science and other related courses. The instructor will collaborate with colleagues to maintain and develop curriculum, develop programs and facilitate activities that promote student success and lifelong learning, and provide ongoing student support.

Examples of Duties

A. Provide instruction and assess student learning within their program area.

B. Select and review educational strategies and materials to facilitate achievement of competencies related to each course taught.

C. Prepare current syllabi and instructional materials in accordance with course master syllabi, college policies and procedures.

D. Collaborate with colleagues to review and revise curriculum, teaching materials, and teaching methods to promote student success and lifelong learning.

E. Meet classes as scheduled by the college and maintain office hours as stated in the KCC Faculty Association Contract.

F. Evaluate student performance, including maintaining and providing tenth day and midterm attendance in addition to grade records for each class.

G. Remain current with content, technology, and teaching and learning strategies in the discipline.

H. Assess student learning outcomes at the class, course, and program levels as defined by the faculty Assessment Committee.

I. Participate in curriculum and course development.

J. Attend division and faculty meetings and communicate regularly with the division dean regarding instructional concerns.

K. Participate in faculty evaluation and in-service development activities.

L. Work in a collaborative manner and respond to phone and email requests promptly.

M. Assist the division dean in the recruitment and selection of part-time instructors.

N. Provide course materials and assistance to part-time instructors as requested by the division dean.

O. Serve on college committees as stated in the KCC Faculty Association Contract..

P. Assist in budget preparation by recommending supplies and capital items where applicable.

Q. Follow the policies and procedures of the college as stated in the Faculty Handbook and the KCC Faculty Association Contract.

R. Represent and interpret the program informally at available opportunities such as high school visits, community gatherings, etc.

S. Attend the commencement program.

Minimum Qualifications

A. Master's degree in a physical science and the ability to teach technical science and technical mathematics courses are required. A minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in Physics is preferred.

B. Prior teaching experience in multiple modalities is preferred. Preference will be given to applicants with experience teaching in a community college setting .


Supplemental Information

This is a full-time, 9-month, tenure track faculty position that begins August, 2023

Please provide unofficial transcripts with your application.

 

 

KCC offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees including: health insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, buy-up life insurance & accidental death and dismemberment protection, retirement/pension through SURS, 403 (b) voluntary participation, sick leave, two personal days, holidays, a dental/optical reimbursement program, and tuition reimbursement/reduction.

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