Assistant Professor, Physics (TENURE TRACK)

Assistant Professor, Physics (TENURE TRACK)

Posting Number: F01382
Location: Contra Costa College
Salary:

Description of Position:
The Astronomy, Physics, Engineering, and Computer Science (APECS) Department at Contra Costa Community College is accepting applications for a Tenure-Track Faculty (full time and in-person). This assignment begins August 2027.Contra Costa College is seeking a full-time tenure track assistant professor in physics to begin in August 2027. The successful applicant will be well qualified to teach all lower division physics courses, including lectures and labs. Most of the courses are taught in-person. The range of classes the applicant may be required to teach include General Education (GE) physics, as well as the introductory Physics series for STEM majors. The ability to teach courses in astronomy, engineering, and/or computer science would be desirable, but not required.The student population of Contra Costa College (CCC) reflects its surrounding diverse communities. CCC is a proud Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and serves predominantly historically disadvantaged and under-represented student groups including African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, and Latinx students. CCC is situated in a socioeconomically diverse, resilient, and culturally vibrant community. We seek candidates who embrace our community, our student population, and our central work: strengthening West County by meeting our students where they are and helping them get to where they want to be.We seek candidates who operate with a growth mindset, a strength-based approach centered on students, and a commitment to equity, especially concerning the elimination of barriers to college access, success, and completion. The ideal candidate will be eager to help construct and maintain a culture of continuous improvement in instructional effectiveness.

Inquiries:
Amber Tu, Sr. Administrative Assistant, to VP of Equity and Instructionmailto:atu@contracosta.edu

Position Status: Tenure- Track
EEO Job Category: Faculty & Other Instructional Staff
Employee Group: Full-Time Faculty
Department: C7009-Physical Science

Duties and Responsibilities:
In addition to contractual duties, all full-time faculty are expected to participate actively in their disciplines, department activities, and the general intellectual life and governance of the college. Part of the teaching assignment may be in the evening and/or online. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
1. advancing equitable student learning through dedicated, exemplary instruction in accordance with established course outlines;
2. participating in the assessment of student learning outcomes for courses and programs; developing and implementing student learning outcomes assessment processes for courses and programs;
3. collaborating in the development and revision of curriculum and in program review;
4. engaging in department program improvement initiatives;
5. participating in department, division, and college committees;
6. participating in professional development activities, both departmental and college-wide;
7. maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter area and effective teaching/ learning strategies;
8. maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics;
9. informing students of course requirements, evaluation procedures and attendance requirements;
10. preparing and grading class assignments and examinations and informing students of their academic progress;
11. maintaining attendance, scholastic, and personnel records and submitting them according to published deadlines;
12. posting and holding sufficient and regular office hours in accordance with prevailing policy;
13. participating in College's shared governance processes.

Minimum Qualification-Education/Experience:
Understanding of and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff and faculty.EDUCATIONNote: Degrees must be from an accredited college/university. Transcripts must show degree(s) conferred.

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
EQUIVALENCYIf you are applying for equivalency, please attach the Master's Degree Discipline Equivalency form contained in the application packet and explain how your background is the equivalent.

Desirable Qualifications:
Ideal candidates will possess extraordinary interpersonal skills, leadership qualities, a passion for teaching, and the ability to effectively communicate with students to help them achieve their educational goals.

The ability to teach courses in astronomy, engineering, and/or computer science would be desirable, but not required.A willingness to participate in student clubs, MESA, star parties, planetarium shows, and outreach events would be desirable.Our department occasionally often seeks out grant opportunities and partnerships. For example, our department has partnered with NASA STEM Education programs involving student and faculty teams. A willingness to take on a leadership role in these efforts would be desirable.

Job Open Date: 10/30/2026
Job Close Date: 01/17/2027
Open Until Filled: No
Employment Begins: August 2027
# of Months: 10

To apply, visit: https://apptrkr.com/9933368

The Contra Costa Community College District does not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, age, sex, or sexual orientation. This prohibition against unlawful discrimination extends to any person who is perceived to have any of the above characteristics or who is associated with someone who has, or who is perceived to have, any of those characteristics.

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