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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Position:

Physics Instructor - Adjunct

Location:

Science Division

Recruitment Period:

Continuous   

THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS

The Science Division is accepting applications to be considered for adjunct instruction.  Adjunct instructors are appointed quarter to quarter based on student enrollment.  Applicants should contact the division for more information.

THE FOLLOWING COURSES MAY BE AVAILABLE:

Physics 110 (Intro to College Physics)
For students in technical and transfer programs.  The course goals are to further develop an understanding of basic concepts of physics, and analytical and problem-solving skills.  The laboratory is an integral component of the course.  Newton's Laws form the framework within which ideas of motion, forces, momentum and energy are studied.

Physics 105 (Concepts of Our Physical World)
 For the student with no previous experience in physics or other physical science courses and even an apprehension toward science and math.  Topics such as light, sound, electricity, motion, etc. are used to develop underlying principles which describe some of our physical universe.  Conceptual reasoning is stressed while mathematics is limited to arithmetic reasoning. A hands-on approach to instruction is used to more easily gain insight to the concepts being studied

These courses may also be available during Spring and Summer of 2012

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Master's Degree in Physics or Bachelor's degree in Physics with a Master’s Degree in a related field..

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:  Ph.D. in Physics. Successful teaching experience at the college level.  

SALARY: Salary is determined by the college salary schedule, and varies depending on the degree and mode of instruction.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

A completed application and resume are required. Candidates will not be considered without a completed application found on each position posting on the Green River website. Applications should be mailed to
cwells@greenriver.edu
or
Dean of Transfer Education, Adjunct Faculty - Mailstop: TRANSFER
Green River Community College
12401 SE 320th Street
Auburn, WA 98092-3699

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Green River Community College is a committed equal opportunity employer and educator and operates under an affirmative action policy.  The college is committed to meeting its diversity needs.  We strongly encourage all qualified applicants, ESPECIALLY ETHNIC AND RACIAL MINORITIES, WOMEN, PERSONS OF DISABILITY, PERSONS OVER THE AGE OF 40, AND VIETNAM-ERA VETERANS to apply.  It is the responsibility of applicants selected for interviews to notify the college of any accommodations required as a result of a disability covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Call the Office of Human Resources to request accommodation.

ABOUT THE COLLEGE:

Green River Community College is located on a 168-acre wooded site near Auburn, Washington, about 30 miles from both Seattle and Tacoma.  The college opened in 1965 and enrolls over 9,000 students, includes 11 instructional divisions and 50 vocational programs, and employs 131 full-time and approximately 200 part-time instructors.  Green River Community College recognizes that embracing diversity maximizes faculty and staff contribution to our goals and provides the best opportunity for student achievement.