Assistant Professor - Physics (Geology/Oceanography) at Community College of Rhode Island

This position involves teaching college-level Geology and Oceanography courses including Physical Geology, Historical Geology, Oceanography and Natural Disasters and also teach basic conceptual physics (lectures and lab).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach college-level Geology and Oceanography courses including Physical Geology, Historical Geology, Oceanography and Natural Disasters and also teach basic conceptual physics (lectures and lab) at multi-campus locations
• Demonstrate commitment to the community college mission and its diverse student populations.
• Use innovative instructional strategies that support student success and recognize diverse learning styles.
• Use technology to enhance instruction and communicate effectively with the campus community.
• Participate in college activities including committee work.
• Apply strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, and a collaborative approach to working with students and colleagues.
• Contribute to a dynamic teaching/learning environment requiring adaptability, creativity, and teamwork.
• Be willing to travel and teach at multi-campus locations as required by department needs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Master's Degree in Geology, Physical Oceanography or Geological Oceanography is required, PhD preferred.
• Successful candidate will have a demonstrated ability to teach conceptual physics.
• Teaching experience at a college/community college level in the full time capacity preferred.
• Record of a dynamic and engaging teaching style, curriculum and program development.
• Experience using technology to enhance instruction and communicate effectively with the campus community.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, and a collaborative approach to working with students and colleagues.
• Finalists will be required to provide official college transcripts.

LOCATION:
Physics Department
Multi-Campus locations

SALARY:
Salary commensurate with education and experience

APPOINTMENT:
Beginning 2013 Spring Semester
Academic-Year schedule; Tenure-Track position


APPLICATION PERIOD: November 9, 2012 – Open Until Filled

HOW TO APPLY:
To apply for this position, please complete CCRI's online application located at https://jobs.ccri.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1374702171066 In addition to the application, a cover letter, resume and contact information of three references must be attached at the end of the application.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled; however, to ensure full consideration, complete application materials should be attached by December 3, 2012.

Finalists will be required to provide official college transcripts.

If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact Human Resources at 401-825-2311.

CCRI is an Equal Opportunity / Diversity Employer.
Any individual with a disability who requires assistance in the application process should contact CCRI at (401) 455-6011 prior to the close of the application period. TTY: (401) 825-2313.