Showing posts with label physical science. Show all posts
Showing posts with label physical science. Show all posts

Monday, June 3, 2013

FT at Hawkeye CC. IA

Physics/Physical Science Instructor

Application deadline is 4:00 p.m., June 21, 2013.

JOB SUMMARY: This is a full-time position teaching in the physical science discipline - specifically physics and related physical sciences. Instructional assignments include, but are not limited to: College and Classical Physics, Applied Physics, and related physical science courses such as Exploring Physical Science, and Astronomy. This person may also teach courses in the math discipline. Teaching assignments may include days and evenings, and various sites and formats (face-to-face, on-line, ICN). A full-time teaching load of 15 credit hours per term is typical. Major responsibilities include developing, planning, and facilitating the learning process. Other responsibilities include active participation as a department member with a focus on student learning, facilitating discipline-related activities, assessment of student achievement, student academic advising and department committee assignments. Responsible for maintaining a laboratory environment for hands-on teaching which includes dealing with external customers. This individual will be expected to demonstrate exemplary teamwork skills and communication skills with students, supervisors, program faculty, college committees, other divisions of the College, and the community. Performs other duties as assigned. This individual will report to the Dean of Math, Natural and Social Sciences.

QUALIFICATIONS: A Master's Degree in Physics, Astronomy, Physics/Physical Science Education, or equivalent is required. College teaching experience required. A doctorate degree is a plus. Demonstrated strong interpersonal communication and presentation skills, both oral and written. Must have the ability to effectively communicate with students, colleagues, staff, and the public. Must have the ability to apply teaching skills, motivate and interest students, and be personable and professional. Must also demonstrate or document the ability to learn and apply new concepts and ideas to develop and deliver curriculum. An understanding of various learning styles and instructional modalities is a must. Ability to work with a culturally diverse student population, faculty, staff, and the general public. Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Nine-month contractual position beginning August 19, 2013. Salary will be commensurate with the applicant's education and experience and will include a comprehensive benefits program including health, dental, life, and LTD insurance; a Section 125 plan for medical and dependent care expense; personal and sick leave; and a choice of retirement programs-IPERS (defined benefit) or TIAA-CREF (defined contribution).

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Application materials are required and must be received by the deadline in the Human Resource Services Office. To complete an online application, go to www.hawkeyecollege.edu/employment. To request application and information materials, please e-mail jobs@hawkeyecollege.edu or call our Job Line at (319) 296-2329 extension 5000. If you are in need of any special accommodation in completing the application process, please notify a member of Human Resource Services.

Contact: Jenice Ulrichs
Human Resources
Hawkeye Community College
Phone: 319-296-4492

 

Thursday, May 30, 2013

VAP at Angelo State U TX

The Department of Physics at Angelo State University invites applications for a nine-month visiting faculty position at the Assistant Professor level.  A Ph.D. in Physics or closely related field is required at the time of appointment.   Demonstrated excellence in undergraduate teaching, and experience in distance education and the use of web-based technologies is desired.  The candidate will teach undergraduate lectures and laboratories in Astronomy, Physical Science, and Physics.  The successful applicant must possess strong communication and organizational skills, and be dedicated to excellence in teaching with a strong commitment to high professional standards.  Applications (including a curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy, and three letters of reference may be submitted to Human Resources at https://employment.angelo.edu/.   Review of applications will begin June 25, 2013.  ASU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.  Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Friday, May 24, 2013

Non-TT at Northeast Community College




Northeast Community College is accepting applications for a full-time, nine-month Physical Science Instructor.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 14, 2013 Deadline Extended: May 31, 2013
(Applications received after this date will be reviewed at the Selection Committee’s discretion.)


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
 Master’s degree and 18 graduate hours in physics or a combination of physics and
 chemistry
 Verifiable ability to teach effectively and creatively
 Verifiable ability to function as a team member
 Verifiable ability to work with diverse student populations
 A desire to work with students who need extra help to succeed
 Written and interpersonal communication skills
 Verifiable experience integrating technology with teaching

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
 Additional graduate credit in astronomy, geology, and meteorology
 Experience with teaching adults
 At least two years of teaching experience

SALARY: Determined by Northeast’s published “2001 Plus” Faculty Salary Schedule


APPLICATION MATERIALS:
 To apply, please submit a cover letter, official college application form,
 resume, and official transcript(s) of all college work.
 (Applications currently on file can be activated for this position by submission of a cover letter.)

APPLICATION MATERIALS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO:
 Human Resources Officer
 Northeast Mississippi Community College
 101 Cunningham Boulevard
 Booneville, MS 38829

 For further information, call:
 (662) 720-7594 or (662) 720-7453
or www.nemcc.edu/employment

Northeast Mississippi Community College, Booneville, Mississippi 38829, adheres to the principle of equal educational and employment opportunities without regard to age, race, sex, color, creed or national origin. This adopted policy includes the qualified handicapped and extends to all programs and activities supported by the college. For more information contact the Dean of Students, 101 Cunningham Boulevard, Ramsey Hall, Booneville, Mississippi 38829; 662-720-7273.


Wednesday, May 15, 2013

HS teacher at Tsinghua International School


Tsinghua International School

JOB DESCRIPTION - SCIENCE TEACHER

Tsinghua International School, located on the campus of Tsinghua University, is a grade 1-12 school with approximately 370 students providing a unique educational experience.  The school utilizes a progressive/inquiry based, American approach to instruction coupled with a decidedly Eastern influence.
Position Description
We are seeking a certified Physics teacher who understands and utilizes an Inquiry Based approach to teaching Science.  This individual must be willing to work cooperatively with other staff members as well as parents.  The instructor will teach a high school Physics class, two Grade 8 Physical Science classes and will develop a robotics program at the middle school level while teaching a STEM related Robotics elective course in the high school. While most responsibilities are delineated below the individual must be flexible and willing to lend a hand when and where needed.

Responsibilities
Provide a nurturing, caring and supportive environment for students.
Utilize inquiry methods of instructions at least 75% of the time while focusing instruction on the new Common Core Science Standards.
Teach a high school Physics elective course.  Students taking this course have completed a ninth grade inquiry based First Physics course.
Teach a middle school Grade 8 Physical Science course using the inquiry, hands on CPO science books and equipment/materials.
Teach a high school level LEGO robotics program with the involvement of other staff members.
Develop and work with Middle School students on a LEGO Robotics program that will be embedded in their course work and continued as an after school program.  The middle school component will also involve communication and planning with a middle school near Pittsburgh, PA.
Write and implement units of instruction that involve the Understanding by Design (backward design) format.
Reinforce Literacy and Mathematics skills while teaching science concepts.
Work with the ESL students within the regular class while maintaining an English only classroom and collaborating with the ESL teacher.
Maintain a strong positive and informative relationship with parents.
Prepare for and participate in all parent conferences.
Lead an after school robotics club for middle school students.
Participate actively in staff meetings and accreditation committee meetings some of which are held after school.
Actively engage in professional development during school sessions as well as during the normal school day.
Occasionally cover a class for a colleague.
Participate and/or lead school special events that may occur in the evenings and/or weekends.
Participate in the Science Fair and provide guidance to students as they prepare Science Fair projects.
Coordinate instruction with other departments when possible.
Qualifications
Native-level English Fluency
Bachelor’s degree in Physics or Mechanical Engineering
State or Provincial Certification as a Physics Teacher., generally an MED.
Minimum of two years teaching experience at the high school or middle school level.
Experience working in an Inquiry Based Science environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Salary and Benefits

Annual salary based on experience and ranges between $30,000 and $48,000 with an additional $600 for a Master's Degree.
$560 per month toward housing; $721 the second year.
$3,200 toward Health Insurance.
$80 per month added in to cover part of the taxes taken.
A flight to Beijing. Teachers are picked up at the Beijing airport by our staff and transported to the dorm where they may stay for up to 3 weeks without charge while looking for an apartment.
A flight home after school ends in June and after completing the terms of the contract.
School pays for the work visa and Heath Check.  The Health Check takes place in Beijing after arrival.
The school will provide an orientation to the school and Beijing for new employees.  The orientation will include assistance in finding a suitable apartment.
To Apply:

Please complete the online application form and submit your resume at http://www.aied-edu.org/career/GEI.html.

Please visit us at http://aied-edu.org/career/ for more job openings.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Astrocamp Instructor - So Cal

Instructor – School Year Position

We are currently hiring instructors for the School Year, beginning August18, 2013 and ending November 23, 2013 with opportunities to work future seasons as well. Astrocamp is a unique non-profit education center that specializes in astronomy and physical sciences. Located on a forested campus near the town of Idyllwild at an elevation of 5,600 feet amidst the beautiful San Jacinto Mountains of Southern California. Over 16,000 students from 8-14 years old attend Astrocamp each year. With excellent teaching facilities we bring science to life through hands-on, experiential classes and activities. Our labs and facilities include an Olympic sized pool; extensive ropes course and rock wall, innovative classrooms, and two state of the art telescope viewing areas with CCD capabilities. Instructors have small group sizes and remain with the same group of students throughout their 3-5 day program. Astrocamp provides incredible experiences for kids and instructors alike. Check us out at www.astrocamp.org.

Salary and Benefits: Starting at $55 per day, plus Room and Board. Staff live on-site in partially furnished group apartments and all meals are provided in the dining hall. Staff are not required to supervise students in the dorms. Health insurance after six months of employment, and training is fully paid. Astrocamp is located on a 90-acre campus adjacent to a national forest with easy access to world-class rock climbing, outstanding hiking, and great mountain biking.

To Apply: Send a resume, reference list, and cover letter to Michelle Ferrara Peterson at apply to e-mail button above or send to Michelle Ferrara Peterson, P.O. Box 3399, Idyllwild, CA 92549. Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled.
NOTES:
Additional Salary Information: $55/day plus room and board

Friday, May 10, 2013

Physical Science Lab Coordinator, Contra Costa CC District

Science Laboratory Coordinator (Physical Sciences)
Posting Number: 0000376
Department: L5008-Physical Science

Position Definition:
Under general supervision of a Dean or Department Chair, plans, organizes, and coordinates laboratory activities for a science department which may include off campus sites; assists in department budget preparation and administration; orders, receives, stores, issues and inventories supplies and equipment; repairs, maintains, and calibrates laboratory equipment and instruments; coordinates and maintains the operation of science facilities which may include an audio tutorial center; may serve as lead worker for other classified staff; hires, supervises and directs student assistants; and performs related duties as assigned.

Distinguishing Characteristics
This classification of Science Laboratory Coordinator is distinguished from the Science Laboratory Technician I and II. A Science Laboratory Technician I and II performs a variety of laboratory set-up tasks, laboratory scheduling, ordering of supplies, and working with faculty to ensure that students using the lab have the materials and equipment needed to complete their experiments. A Science Laboratory Coordinator provides lead direction for the safe and efficient day-to-day operation of multiple science department’s laboratories in a variety of disciplines and coordinates a response to critical health/safety emergencies. The Science Laboratory Coordinator supervises the work of classified staff and student workers.

Examples of Duties/Essential Functions:
Duties/essential functions may include but are not limited to, the following: Coordinates the operation and maintenance of instructional labs; directs, or personally performs the timely preparation, set-up and issuing of materials, chemicals, equipment and lockers for use in student laboratory demonstrations, experiments, exercises and exams; performs complex skilled technical duties to assure efficient lab operations. Participates in the planning for implementation of lab exercises and experiments; implements new or modified laboratory policies and procedures as required; prepares special instructions for non-routine and complex assignments; adapts, tests, and maintains equipment, interface computer systems and apparatus in the laboratory; prepares, tests, adjusts, modifies, performs routine maintenance on and calibrates a variety of scientific instruments; trouble-shoots instrumentation problems and makes minor repairs or arranges for service repair. Trains the student assistants in the safe and proper use of laboratory equipment, and hazardous materials; develops, implements and maintains departmental policies and procedures to comply with federal, state, and local hazardous materials, health and safety, hazardous waste regulations (both biological and chemical) in addition to the District’s Environmental Health and Safety policies. Serves assigned SEMS (Standardized Emergency Management and Earthquake Response) role in emergencies. Procures supplies and equipment; researches products, prepares and analyzes bids, purchases required items, receives shipments and verifies contents, assembles, tests and installs new equipment and instruments; maintains, controls and stores a sufficient inventory of supplies and equipment in laboratory facilities including live and time sensitive materials. Monitors and controls expenditures through an on-line computing system to ensure compliance within established budget; prepares cost estimates for budget recommendation; submits justifications for udget items. Recommends environmental, health and safety-related improvements and modifications in laboratory procedures and operations; establishes and enforces laboratory safety procedures; routinely inspects and/or tests safety equipment and supplies; responds to laboratory emergencies including injuries and spills of hazardous materials. Aids in the security of laboratory equipment; may travel to various sites and vendors for supplies and equipment; maintains up-to-date knowledge on matters concerning and impacting college science department, hazardous materials management, health and safety, and hazardous waste management; use and maintenance of equipment and purchasing management. Hires, trains, supervises, evaluates and arranges pay for student employees and independent contractors; provides general support for the facility including observing and submitting work orders for problems related to leaks, hazards, lighting and overall appearance; may supervise or direct the work of classified staff. Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification
Education/Experience:
Equivalent to the completion of a BS degree in Biological Science or Chemistry with a minimum of 2 years of chemistry coursework from an accredited college. Experience: Equivalent to at least two (2) years full-time experience as a laboratory technician in a college, public health, hospital, clinical or research laboratory performing chemistry tests or biological tests, with experience in safety. License/Certification: A valid Class .C. California Driver.s License and acceptable driving record. Physical Requirements: Ability to lift and move 30 lbs. (Set up microscopes, move equipment and supplies).

Knowledge Of :
Methods, techniques and procedures used in the planning, development and delivery of a college science department laboratory program; subject matter and theoretical principles in chemistry or biology, equipment, materials, supplies, and laboratory methods, practices and techniques used in chemistry or biology; tools, materials and equipment used in the repair, calibration, and maintenance of technical laboratory equipment and instruments; principles, practices, and environmental health and safety regulations necessary to use and dispose of hazardous materials or work with laboratory equipment; functional computer skills; principles of record keeping, budget and revenue control; and, safe and defensive driving techniques.

Ability To:
Organize, coordinate, plan and prioritize laboratory activities; research, adapt, and apply laboratory methods, practices and techniques common to science; perform routine and analytical work needed to prepare reagents, solutions, equipment, and materials for laboratory assignments; correctly and efficiently set up lab equipment and materials used in exercises and experiments; understand the function of, operate, demonstrate, maintain, troubleshoot, repair and calibrate technical instruments; safely handle, store and dispose of hazardous materials; update knowledge in keeping with changing environmental health and safety regulations; generate and maintain accurate computerized records, databases, reports, and files; perform administrative work accurately and efficiently, including budget monitoring and assisting in budget preparation; interpret and apply policies, procedures, rules and regulations; work independently; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; hire, train, direct and evaluate the work of others; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Desirable Qualifications:
• An educational background that includes chemistry courses the applicant has completed and chemistry degrees she or he has earned
• Experience in the development and delivery of laboratory programs, including reagents, supplies, and other materials that would be necessary to sustain a diverse college chemistry laboratory program.
• Experience in operating, maintaining, and repairing analytical instruments in a lab and stockroom.
• Experience in implementing policies and procedures to comply with environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Experience hiring, training, and supervising employees, especially students, in a laboratory and stockroom setting.
• Ability to create databases to help control department budgets as well as chemical and supply inventories.

Open Date: 05/10/2013

Close Date: 06/07/2013

Open Until Filled: No

Salary: $4,269.00 per month

Position Status: Permanent

Overtime Status: Non-Exempt (eligible)

Position: Full-Time

# of Hours Scheduled Per Week: 40

Work Schedule By Day and Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8am – 5pm

# of Months: 10.5

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Note: New employees will be placed at the first step which is $4,269 per month. Based on current salary placement guidelines, all step increases for which an employee becomes eligible shall take place on July 1st of each fiscal year. These increases will occur, on an annual basis, until the maximum step of $5,201 per month is reached on the salary schedule.

For more information and to apply, visit: http://www.4cdcareers.net/postings/1522

The Contra Costa Community College District does not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, age, sex, or sexual orientation. This prohibition against unlawful discrimination extends to any person who is perceived to have any of the above characteristics or who is associated with someone who has, or who is perceived to have, any of those characteristics.

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

FT Instructor at Arkansas State University - Beebe



Job Description:
Arkansas State University-Beebe is seeking applicants for a nine-month, tenure-track eligible position beginning mid- August 2013. Rank will depend upon degree and teaching experience. The faculty member will be required to teach courses such as Physical Science, Earth Science and Introduction to Chemistry in addition to Environmental Science. Saturday and/or evening classes may be required. Summer employment may also be available. Experience teaching online classes would be beneficial. Successful candidate must be willing to actively participate in academic advising and University committee work.

Qualifications:
A minimum of a master's degree in Environmental Science, Physical Science, Chemistry, or related physical science is required. A PhD and college-level teaching experience preferred. Graduate coursework in Environmental Science is preferred. Candidate must possess good communication skills and be willing to work cooperatively with other entities of the campus in a learning-centered environment.
A criminal background check will be required on the final candidate.


Application Process:
Please send a resume, cover letter, unofficial copies of transcripts, a list of four references with contact information and a completed ASU- Beebe Employment Application.
To obtain an ASU-Beebe Employment Application, go to our website at http://www.asub.edu/dotAsset/14361.pdf or phone 501-882-4469.

Salary: $36,350 to $46,050 Per Year

Application due: 05/15/2013

Postal Address: Human Resources
Arkansas State University - Beebe
P.O. Box 1000
Beebe, AR 72012
Phone: 501-882-8367
Fax: 501-882-8343
Online App. Form: http://www3.asub.edu/faculty_staff/human_resources/1/forms/application.pdf
Email Address: cjstrayhorn@asub.edu

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