What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Faculty – Physical Science and Astronomy position at UC University of the Cumberlands, Inc.?
Get Set for Cumberlands! Join our team of student-focused individuals working together in order to encourage intellectual and spiritual growth, leadership and service. CURRENT STUDENT or EMPLOYEE? Please log into Workday and use the Career Tile to find and apply to jobs from our internal career sites. We are currently seeking candidates for teaching undergraduate physics courses online. Under the direction of the Chair of the Mathematics and Physics department and the Director of UC Online, this position is responsible for teaching undergraduate physics courses. Job Responsibilities: Responsible for teaching introductory Physics courses, which could include but is not limited to: PHYS 140 Astronomy PHYS 117 Physical Science Lab PHYS 137 Physical Science Collaborate with colleagues in the Mathematics and Physics department and throughout the university. Adapt and align course materials using departmental syllabus templates, required text(s), and other resources. Provide regular and timely feedback on student work. Maintain regular communication with students through virtual office hours and e-mail. Maintain clear, consistent records in iLearn (Blackboard) and MyUC (Workday). Participate in department-wide assessments. Respond to student evaluations. Follow university policies and procedures. Job Requirements: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Masters in Astronomy or Physics or closely related field. Student-focused teaching that addresses the needs of all learners, both traditional and nontraditional. Ongoing professional development. Strong interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills. Knowledge of and interest in diverse cultures and populations. If applying to teach online: Experience teaching Math/Physics courses online. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: PhD in Astronomy or Physics or closely related field. Experience in teaching and/or developing online courses in Physics. Experience with a variety of pedagogical and technological educational delivery methods. Compensation: Commensurate with expertise and experience Benefits: No Job Type: Faculty Job Location: On-Line Cumberlands is different by design. Our employees exemplify our motto in the pursuit of a “life-more-abundant.” Located in the heart of Appalachia, University of the Cumberlands (UC) is an institution of regional distinction that offers undergraduate degrees in more than 40 major fields of study, along with several pre-professional, graduate and doctoral programs. With a total enrollment of more than 20,000 students, UC is one of the largest and fastest growing private universities in Kentucky and is devoted to preparing students for the future through hands-on, experiential learning and research. The University of the Cumberlands does not illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, veteran status, because a person is a smoker or nonsmoker, or any other basis on which the University is prohibited from discrimination under local, state, or federal law, in its employment or in the provision of its services, including but not limited to its programs and activities, admissions, educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other University -administered programs. In order to fulfill its purpose, the University may legally discriminate on the basis of religion in employment, and the University has sought and been granted exemption from certain regulations promulgated under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 which conflict with the University's religious tenets.