Instructor, Astronomy

The Foothill-De Anza Community College District is currently accepting applications for the faculty position of Instructor, Astronomy, De Anza College.

For the complete job announcement and to apply please visit - https://apptrkr.com/3032528

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION INCLUDE:

Practice student-centered and equity-minded pedagogies and be intentional about using high-impact strategies that serves all students including underserved and disproportionately impacted students (i.e., Latino/a, African Ancestry, Filipino, Veterans, Foster Youth, Disabled Students, First-Generation Students, LGBTQ+, and low-income students)
Advance student learning through dedicated, exemplary, equity-minded instruction in accordance with established curriculum;
Teach community college Astronomy courses—Solar System Astronomy, Stellar Astronomy, and other related courses.
Collaborate in the development and revision of curriculum;
Design, prepare, and teach hands-on laboratory activities;
Work in collaboration with planetarium staff to utilize planetarium systems for immersive pedagogy and to properly care for equipment.
Perform standard duties expected of all faculty that include:
Maintaining scheduled office hours
Attending department and division meetings
Keeping abreast of pedagogical and discipline research
Pursuing professional growth activities
Participate in activities that enhance the department and student experience

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff.
Master’s in physics, astronomy or astrophysics OR Bachelor’s in physics or astronomy AND Master’s in engineering, mathematics, meteorology or Geophysics OR the equivalent.

Preferred Qualification:

Master's degree in Astronomy, Astrophysics, or Planetary Science