City Colleges of Chicago
Adjunct Instructor - Physics
City Colleges of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60601
Adjunct Faculty - Physics
Olive-Harvey College is currently seeking a part-time Faculty to teach Physics. If you have passion for teaching and learning and are committed to the mission of the community college, consider joining our team. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated success in the classroom by developing and using effective teaching strategies that meet students' diverse needs and engage the student in critical thinking and problem-solving. Primary Responsibilities: Design courses to meet learning outcomes and promote students' active participation in their own learning. Create an effective learning environment that fosters students' intellectual curiosity and helps students to problem solve using discipline-specific thinking strategies. Employ a variety of formative and summative assessments to ensure that classroom instruction leads to student learning and the attainment of the student learning outcomes for the course. Help students reach their academic, personal and career goals and foster a safe environment that respects the diversity of people and ideas by modeling respect for all students and conveying confidence in every student's ability to learn. Contribute to and provide leadership in the student's academic and professional communities and promote collaboration and teamwork among members of these communities. Specific Skills and Abilities: Instructing
teaching others how to do something. Speaking
talking to others to convey information effectively. Writing
communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. Active Listening
giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. Learning Strategies
selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things. Active Learning
understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. Critical Thinking
using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. Monitoring
monitoring/assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. Complex Problem Solving
identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. Written Comprehension
the ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. Oral Expression
the ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. Oral Comprehension
the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. Written Expression
the ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand. Qualifications: Master's Degree in Physics or Master's in Engineering Physics. Ph.D. in Physics or relevant field is preferred. Knowledge of Blackboard Learning Management System, preferred Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate with diverse group of staff and students required Experience with a diverse, multi-lingual student population is desired, as is a commitment to the open access mission of the community college For Consideration: Upload your official or unofficial transcript Upload your resume or curriculum vitae Upload cover letter Note: Official transcripts must be provided if hired City Colleges of Chicago is an affirmative action equal opportunity employer. Thank you for your interest in City Colleges of Chicago!
Olive-Harvey College is currently seeking a part-time Faculty to teach Physics. If you have passion for teaching and learning and are committed to the mission of the community college, consider joining our team. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated success in the classroom by developing and using effective teaching strategies that meet students' diverse needs and engage the student in critical thinking and problem-solving. Primary Responsibilities: Design courses to meet learning outcomes and promote students' active participation in their own learning. Create an effective learning environment that fosters students' intellectual curiosity and helps students to problem solve using discipline-specific thinking strategies. Employ a variety of formative and summative assessments to ensure that classroom instruction leads to student learning and the attainment of the student learning outcomes for the course. Help students reach their academic, personal and career goals and foster a safe environment that respects the diversity of people and ideas by modeling respect for all students and conveying confidence in every student's ability to learn. Contribute to and provide leadership in the student's academic and professional communities and promote collaboration and teamwork among members of these communities. Specific Skills and Abilities: Instructing
teaching others how to do something. Speaking
talking to others to convey information effectively. Writing
communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. Active Listening
giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. Learning Strategies
selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things. Active Learning
understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. Critical Thinking
using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. Monitoring
monitoring/assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. Complex Problem Solving
identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. Written Comprehension
the ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. Oral Expression
the ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. Oral Comprehension
the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. Written Expression
the ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand. Qualifications: Master's Degree in Physics or Master's in Engineering Physics. Ph.D. in Physics or relevant field is preferred. Knowledge of Blackboard Learning Management System, preferred Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate with diverse group of staff and students required Experience with a diverse, multi-lingual student population is desired, as is a commitment to the open access mission of the community college For Consideration: Upload your official or unofficial transcript Upload your resume or curriculum vitae Upload cover letter Note: Official transcripts must be provided if hired City Colleges of Chicago is an affirmative action equal opportunity employer. Thank you for your interest in City Colleges of Chicago!