Overview

It is the candidate’s responsibility to be sure that ALL required materials are submitted by the filing deadline to be given consideration.

Only completed applications from applicants that meet minimum qualifications for this position will be forwarded to the search committee. It is the applicant’s responsibility to read the entire job announcement and follow the instructions as outlined. Materials and applications will not be accepted after the filing deadline. Please contact the Human Resources staff persons assigned to this recruitment (see the more about SRJC section of the job announcement) if any questions.

Santa Rosa Junior College is seeking an enthusiastic and engaging individual with a love for astronomy and desire to impart that passion to our general education students using innovative instructional methods. Join an outstanding team of faculty and instructional administrators who provide high quality programs and services to our district, our community, and most importantly, our students. This is a full-time, regular contract position in the Earth and Space Sciences Department at Santa Rosa Junior College on the Santa Rosa campus. The position begins Fall Semester, August 2024. Appointments are contingent upon funding and Board approval.

We are seeking equity-minded faculty who are committed to educating our diverse student population. SRJC supports equal access for all students and multi-ethnic global perspectives and cultural competencies. We value diversity that supports honesty and integrity in an environment of collegiality and mutual respect and compassion that includes civic engagement opportunities that contribute to real world problem solving and empathy to identify the challenges and address the needs of others.

Essential Functions

  • Provide excellent instruction and support to students, which may include evening, weekend, online or hybrid, and/or off-campus assignments.
  • Provide academic assistance and related services to students during scheduled office hours.
  • Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff.
  • Maintain currency in field(s) of expertise.
  • Participate in fundamental activities including, but not limited to, attending department meetings, assessing student learning outcomes, developing and revising curriculum, attending professional development activities, and evaluating other department faculty.
  • Please see the All Faculty Association Contract (Download PDF reader)for more information.

The examples of duties listed above are representative of those that must be met by a faculty member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Master’s Degree in Physics, Astronomy, or Astrophysics
  • OR Bachelor’s Degree in Physics or Astronomy AND Master’s Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Meteorology, or Geophysics
  • OR the equivalent
  • OR a fully satisfied (Life) California Community College Instructor’s Credential in Astronomy, or Astro Physics.

A sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Candidates must possess the minimum qualifications exactly as listed above for disciplines of interest, or they must file for equivalency (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) in order to be considered. Candidates who are requesting equivalency consideration are responsible for documenting all course work, degree programs and related professional experience at the time of application. For questions regarding the equivalency process, please contact Human Resources (Megan Napoli [email protected].) Please also see the Equivalency Guide for Faculty Applicants (Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader) and the Faculty Minimum Qualifications Self-Evaluation Checklist for more information.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Upper division or graduate course work, research experience, and/or teaching experience in Astronomy
  • Experience using telescopes with students or the public
  • Planetarium experience, or willingness to learn to use this equipment to engage students
  • Experience developing curriculum and assessing Student Learning Outcomes
  • Training in best practices for online learning and/or demonstrated enthusiasm and ability to design and teach high quality courses using Canvas or a similar Learning Management System
  • Experience implementing equity-minded pedagogy in a diverse learning environment to community college students.

Application Procedures

In order to be given consideration for this recruitment, applicants must submit the following documents by the filing deadline:

  • A completed Santa Rosa Junior College/SchoolJobs.com employment application and responses to Agency-wide Questions. Please note resumes are not a substitute for completing the “Work Experience” section of the employment application. Applications will be considered incomplete if no work experience is listed, or if other required application fields are missing or incomplete.
  • Contact information (phone number and email address) for three professional references.
  • A brief cover letter explaining your interest in the position, including how you meet the minimum and preferred requirements and are qualified to perform the essential functions as listed in this section of the job posting.
  • Current Resume.
  • A 500-word response to the diversity prompt below:
  • Please provide two or three examples of your ideas and/or experiences in creating, modifying, and/or performing one or more of the following to meet the needs of a diverse student population:
    • Curriculam;
    • Learning activities;
    • Teaching/counseling practices;
    • Educational Resources;
    • Training, background, coursework and/or professional development;
    • Program Development
  • Copies of transcripts of all college-level coursework, including confirmation of degrees. If selected for the position, official transcripts must be submitted prior to employment. Unofficial copies (both sides) will be accepted if the unofficial document includes a seal, watermark, or other proof that the document was provided by an educational institution.
    • If transcripts are from an institution outside of the United States, applicants must provide a formal evaluation of their foreign degree(s) at the time of application.
    • SRJC only accepts foreign transcripts that have been evaluated by a credential evaluation service accredited by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). For a full list of accepted evaluation services, please see NACES.
    • For further details on SRJC requirements on Foreign Degrees, please see Foreign Degree Requirements.
  • If you do not possess minimum qualifications as noted under the Minimum Qualifications Section of the job posting, you must complete and attach the Faculty Equivalency Application (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) and supporting documents, including narrative synopsis, to your employment application in order to be considered. Please see the SRJC Faculty Equivalency Procedures, and the Equivalency Guide for Faculty Applicants (Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader) the Faculty Minimum Qualifications Self-Evaluation Checklist for more information for more information.
  • If applicable, copy of California Community College Credential (both sides).

PLEASE SUBMIT ONLY MATERIALS REQUESTED.

Candidate Accommodations:

  • Candidates must be able to perform the job duties included in this job posting in order to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
  • Accommodation requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
  • If you are in need of special services or facilities due to a disability in order to apply or interview for this opening, please contact the Human Resources Department.

The Sonoma County Junior College District does not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnic group identification, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic condition, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or sexual orientation in any of its policies, procedures or practices; nor does the District discriminate against any employees or applicants for employment on the basis of their age. This non- discrimination policy covers admission, access and treatment in District programs and activities– including but not limited to academic admissions, financial aid, educational services and athletics–and application for District employment.

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