Lab Science Instructor, Part-Time (non-credit), Adjunct Faculty Pool
- Employer
- Community College of Philadelphia
- Location
- Main Campus
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- Faculty Jobs
- Science & Technology, Chemistry & Biochemistry
- Position Type
- Adjunct
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Community College
Job Details
Community College of Philadelphia is an open-admission, associate-degree-granting institution which provides access to higher education for all who may benefit. Its programs of study in the liberal arts and sciences, career technologies, and basic academic skills provide a coherent foundation for college transfer, employment and lifelong learning. The College serves Philadelphia by preparing its students to be informed and concerned citizens, active participants in the cultural life of the city, and enabled to meet the changing needs of business, industry and the professions.
The TRIO Upward Bound Program at the Community College of Philadelphia is in search of an experienced, energetic Chemistry or Biology teacher to facilitate an introductory 5 week lab science class for rising 10th -12th graders from the Philadelphia School District participating in this extra-curricular college prep program.
The goal of TRIO Upward Bound is to increase college enrollment and graduation rates for students from low-income households or from homes where neither parent has earned a bachelor’s degree. The program provides academic support, emotional encouragement and assistance with the college application and financial aid process as a means of overcoming social barriers to higher education.
Specific Responsibilities• As a part-time faculty member within the TRIO Upward Bound Program, this instructor will provide instruction in Lab Science to high school age students.
• The class will be held at the main campus of the Community College of Philadelphia Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays beginning Monday, June 24th and ending Wednesday July 24th. There are two sections of the class, each one hour long with approximately 20 students per class. Classes begin at 1:00 p.m. and end at 3:00 p.m. 2 hours per day x 3 days per week = 6 hours a week for 5 weeks.
Minimum Qualifications• All applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree.
• Teaching experience, preferably in a high school setting.
Preferred QualificationsN/A
Work LocationMain CampusBenefitsSpecial Instructions to Applicants• Interested persons should complete an online application.
• Applicant credentials will be kept on file until the end of the 2018-2019 academic year.
• Cover letter of interest and CV/resume REQUIRED.
• Names and contact information of 3 professional referenced REQUIRED.
• Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the U.S.
• Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of background checks in accordance with the Pennsylvania Child Protective Services Law.
Community College of Philadelphia is an affirmative action, equal opportunity and equal access employer. The College encourages applications from individuals from traditionally under-represented groups. AA/EOE.
Salary Grade or RankAdjunctSalary Range$35.00 an hourJob Posting Open DateJob Posting Close DatePosition TypeFacultyJob CategoryEmployment Status Part-TimeSupplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have at least a Bachelor's degree?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have teaching experience?
- Yes
- No
- * How did you first learn about this employment opportunity?
- Community College of Philadelphia Website
- Careerbuilder.com
- HigherEdJobs.com
- The Chronicle
- Job Fair
- Indeed.com
- HireVeterans.com
- HERC - Higher Education Recruitment Consortium
- CCP - Faculty Recruiting Event
- Other
- * If your answer to the above question is Other, please note the source below. If this question does not apply to you, enter N/A.
(Open Ended Question)
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- References
- Letters of Recommendation
- Other Document ( See Special Instructions to Applicant)
- Curriculum Vitae
- Teaching Philosophy
- Writing Sample
- Unofficial Transcripts
Organization
Working at Community College of Philadelphia
Welcome to Community College of Philadelphia, a public, open-admission institution that provides both academic resources and support services to help students achieve their academic goals. As the largest public institution of higher education in Philadelphia, the College has served more than 685,000 of the city's residents since 1965. We serve a diverse population of students, from recent high school graduates starting here on their path to a bachelor's degree, to adults looking to change careers. On our Main Campus or at any of our three Regional Centers within Philadelphia, we offer the convenience our students need to fit classes into their busy schedules.
We seek to empower our community through education, one individual at a time. More than 90 percent of our graduates remain in the area and strengthen our local economy. It is our mission to prepare Philadelphians for a new career or transfer to a four-year college so that they can achieve their educational and career goals.
Community College of Philadelphia is dedicated to promoting a work environment which attracts and retains talented, high caliber faculty and staff, and which challenges each of us to achieve at the highest level while contributing to the mission of the College.
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