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FACULTY-PHYSICS
Job Description
Job Title
FACULTY-PHYSICSPosition Status
Full TimeClassification Title
Faculty-9 monthWork Location
Main Campus-3600 N. Garfield, Midland, TXJob Summary
The lecture instructor will teach a combination of physics lecture and lab classes each week, develop teaching and testing materials for classes and work with existing and develop new community service projects.
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in Physics
- College teaching experience
- Knowledge of general classroom and lab equipment, computers and computer software including Microsoft Office
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Doctorate in Physics
Essential Functions
- Fulfill faculty roles and responsibilities as outlined in Midland College Policy and Administrative Regulations published in the Faculty and Employee Handbooks
- Teach a minimum of 15 LEH (Combination of lecture & lab) per long semester
- With the Dean, help to schedule and staff Physics lecture and lab classes
- With the Dean, help to prepare a recommended budget for the department, recommend purchases of equipment and supplies, maintain and control use of equipment and supplies
- Recommend textbooks and instructional materials to be used in the instructional program
- Develop, implement, and evaluate curriculum; lecture and lab curriculum are to supplement each other
- Assist with educational counseling and program advising of students
- Assist with writing and development of proposals seeking funds or property for the Physics Department when requested
- Coordinate with appropriate Midland College personnel to recruit new physics students; work to increase enrollment in the Physics Department
- Stay current with trends and innovations in the field
- Maintain professional status through classroom participation, organizational memberships, advanced study, publication, and/or community-related service
- Help to orient new full-time and part-time faculty
- Serve as a resource person to the college and professional and educational communities
- Maintain academic records as required by the college, accreditation agencies, and law
- Successfully teach academic courses in the Physics Department as evidenced by student evaluations and grade distributions
- Develops goals and objectives for the department
- Other duties as assigned by Midland College
Physical Demands
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
- Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time
- The person in this position needs to move from office to classroom occasionally
- This position may require occasional travel for training, meetings, and events both in and out of town
- Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
- Use of manual dexterity
- The person in this position frequently communicates with others; must be able to exchange accurate information
- Frequently moves boxes or equipment weighing up to 25 pounds
- Duties indoors and some outdoors
- Office, classroom, and laboratory setting
- Ability to work extended hours and attend Midland College or community events
Security Sensitivity
All Midland College positions are security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. An employment offer is contingent on completion of a satisfactory criminal background investigation.
Min Salary
$55,045 per yearMax Salary
$67,275 per yearPay Statement
Salary is commensurate with educational qualifications and experience.Posting Number
P00239F2016Open Date
05/10/2024Position Available
Fall 2024Special Instructions to Applicants
All documents must be electronically submitted through the Midland College Online Employment Services website to be considered. Incomplete or improperly submitted applications may be excluded from consideration. Documents that must be submitted online: Completed online application, resume or curriculum vitae, transcripts, three letters of reference, and a cover letter. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted with application. NOTE: Official transcripts sent directly from the institution(s) attended to Midland College Human Resources are required within 30 days of hire.
If a specified closing date is not listed on the posting, there is a required minimum posting period of five business days.
If a specified closing date is not listed on the posting, there is a required minimum posting period of five business days.
EEO Statement
In its efforts to promote nondiscrimination and as required by law, Midland College does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Additionally, the College does not discriminate against an employee or applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminatory employment practice. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant’s job qualifications, experience, and abilities.
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