Assistant Professor – Sciences

Business: Carroll Community College

Location: Westminster

FULL TIME • PERMANENT

Business Product/Service: Higher Education

Business Address:
1601 Washington Rd.
Westminster, Maryland 21157

Phone: (410) 386-8030

Contact Name: Human Resources
Title: Human Resources dept.
Email: hr@carrollcc.edu
Website: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/carrollcc/

Job Description

Job Title Assistant Professor – Sciences
Closing Date/Time Fri. 09/15/23 11:59 PM Eastern Time
Salary $2,026.85 – $2,634.88 Biweekly / $52,698.00 – $68,507.00 Annually
Job Type Full Time Faculty-10 Mo.
Location 1601 Washington Road, Westminster, Maryland
Division Academic & Student Affairs

SALARY INFORMATION:

This position will be placed on the 10-month College faculty salary scale. Posted salary range is for Assistant Professor level; however, actual salary and faculty rank placement based on qualifications and experience. Position includes an excellent fringe benefit package.

This position begins with the start of the Spring 2024 semester (January 2024). Ten-month faculty are assigned primarily teaching duties of 30 Teacher Load Hours (TLH) during an academic year (approximately 30 credits) teaching Physics and Physical Science courses. The work expectation for faculty is 37.5 hours per week for professional duties; however, actual hours worked on- and off-campus in any given week can vary according to grading, class preparation requirements, meeting schedules, professional development activities, and office hours. Ten-month faculty responsibilities are primarily to teach students and assess learning and secondarily to engage in professional development and to provide service to the college community. Faculty report to the Division Chairperson.

Essential Job Functions:

Teach the equivalent of 30-teaching load hours during an academic year
Hold classes as scheduled
Design assignments and/or give required assignments to measure student learning
Provide clear and concise feedback to students in a timely manner (generally within two weeks)
Check and respond to all emails within two business days
Post the syllabus, faculty information, and a welcome announcement for Preview Week and maintain a current gradebook in the Learning Management System
Hold required office hours
Assist students and direct them to appropriate resources
Contribute to student retention and completion initiatives
Participate in outcomes assessment and respond to data
Collaborate with student support offices and professionals
Report grades and reconcile incomplete grades as necessary
Engage in professional development
Attend required meetings and complete mandatory trainings
Serve on committees to support the college mission
Adapt to emerging challenges and demands to serve the college and its students
Follow policies as outlined in the Faculty Handbook
Perform other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

Minimum Requirements to Perform Work:

Master’s Degree in a related field and 18 graduate hours in the field in which they teach
Prior teaching experience at college level preferred, and may be required depending on program
Ability to use technology in teaching
Must be positive, cooperative, and supportive

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This work is normally sedentary work which requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:

Hear/talk/communicate – Must be able to exchange information and communicate
Visual acuity – Ability to perceive or detect surroundings
Mental acuity – Able to focus, concentrate, understand and convey subject matter
Repetitive motion (i.e. keyboarding)
Stand/sit/walk/able to move or traverse from one area to another

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

College campus, direct contact with students, staff, faculty and the general public in classrooms, common areas, offices, and campus environments. Use of safe workplace practices with office equipment; computers for data entry and word processing avoidance of trips and falls; observance of fire and building safety regulations; College policies; observance of traffic laws when/if driving a College vehicle; and observance of College policies.

TO QUALIFY FOR EMPLOYMENT, SELECTED CANDIDATES MUST:

successfully complete a criminal background check (for designated positions)
be able to work on campus as of the first day of employment
be a resident of DE, MD, PA, VA, WV or DC as of the first day of employment
be currently authorized to work in the US, as the College does not offer Visa sponsorships

Carroll Community College is committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment. Carroll Community College is committed to Equal Opportunity Employment.

Carroll Community College has the right to revise this position description at any time, and this position description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

Other Job Requirements
H.S. Diploma/GED, AA Degree, Bachelor’s Degree, Light/No Lifting, Sedentary, Background Check

Wages per hour: $52,698.00 – $68,507.00 Annually
Number of openings: 1
Overtime: NO
Benefits: YES
Carroll Community College is proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to full-time benefit eligible employees working at least 30 hours per week including; Health Care, Prescription Drug, Dental Care, Vision Care, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Long Term Disability, First Financial Federal Credit Union, Retirement Plan Choices, Vacation, Holidays, Sick Leave, Tuition Assistance.

Days of Work:
MONDAY M – F 8:30a – 4:30p  TUESDAY M – F 8:30a – 4:30p  WEDNESDAY M – F 8:30a – 4:30p  THURSDAY M – F 8:30a – 4:30p  FRIDAY M – F 8:30a – 4:30p
Shift: M – F 8:30a – 4:30p

How to Apply: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/carrollcc/
Willing to Train: YES
Experience Required: YES
Experience in Months: Master’s Degree in a related field and 18 graduate hours in the field in which they teach.
Minimum Age: 18 & over
Closing Date: 09/15/2023