Part-Time Astronomy Instructor; Pool

Position Title

Part‑Time Astronomy Instructor (Pool)

Mission College

Part‑time position as an Associate Instructor. Teaching assignment may require lecture‑discussion courses during day, evening or Saturday, and/or online/distance format. Assignments during Spring, Summer, and/or Fall semesters.

Teaching in scheduled courses.

Work location:

Mission College, Santa Clara, CA.

Salary is based on percentage of workload up to 67 % of a full‑time load. Base salary per semester ranges from $38,464 to $55,582, prorated and based on academic achievement and teaching experience.

• Master’s degree in physics, astronomy, or astrophysics; OR
• Bachelor’s degree in physics or astronomy AND master’s degree in engineering, mathematics, meteorology, or geophysics; OR
• Valid California Community College Instructor’s Credential in the discipline; OR
• Equivalent of the above.

AND

Demonstrated ability to effectively work with persons of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds.

Not Applicable

• Provide instruction for assigned courses, including preparation for in‑class or online/distance education activities, evaluation of students’ work, consultation with students outside of class, and maintaining currency in subjects taught.
• Maintain accurate class and other records required by the college.
• Submit attendance rosters and grade reports when due.
• Follow course outlines as filed in instruction offices.
• Maintain weekly office hours (.5 hours per week per section).
• Observe, support, and enforce regulations, policies, and programs of the District and college.
• Provide a written course syllabus at course start per Faculty Handbook.
• Refer students to appropriate college sources for counseling and services.
• Assist students by advising them on requirements for successful achievement in the field.
• Work cooperatively within the college community.
• Foster an environment protecting academic freedom.
• Foster a positive working environment free from harassment, prejudice, and bias.
• Respect the dignity of each individual.

Not Applicable

• Submit online all materials requested: application, resume, unofficial transcripts, district equivalency application if applicable, and any requested licenses or certificates.
• Complete all sections of the online application, including Education and Educational Work History.
• Include supervisor(s) name(s) and telephone numbers.
• Incomplete applications not considered.
• Do not send unrequested materials; they will be removed.
• The application represents you; complete carefully.

• Copy of transcripts required to verify degree; if missing or not showing conferral, may be screened as not meeting minimum requirements.
• Degrees must be awarded by accredited institutions recognized by the U.S. Council on Post‑Secondary Accreditation or the U.S. Department of Education.
• Foreign degrees must be accompanied by official certification of equivalency by a certified U.S. credential review service, including course‑by‑course evaluation.
• If no electronic transcript, obtain scanned copy and attach.
• Diplomas, grade reports, graduation petitions, transcript evaluation requests, or similar documents are not accepted in lieu of transcripts.
• Transcripts must not be encrypted, secured, or password‑protected.

Applicants applying under equivalency must submit District Equivalency Application with details and evidence of academic preparation or experience that is equivalent.

Equivalency application is optional but required if degrees are not exact required discipline.

• Complete only if degree does not match discipline(s) stated.
• List accurately and completely courses taken that match requirements.
• Do not attach course evaluations.

Contact Office of Human Resources, Attn:
Recruitment, 14000 Fruitvale Ave, Saratoga, CA 95070, Phone: (408) 741‑2174, Fax: (408) 741‑2564, Email: careers.

• Screened by department representatives as needed; best fit contacted for interview.
• Travel expenses for interview borne by…