Adjunct Faculty, Physics

About the role

The ideal candidate will join a vibrant educational community, and have a desire and ability to serve a population of students with various needs and backgrounds. The candidate is expected to commit to excellence in teaching and learning, collaboration and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Work in collaboration with science department faculty to prepare syllabi and develop curricula in alignment with the department’s vision and needs;
• Meet students regularly at the posted class and laboratory times and teach undergraduate physics courses and laboratories using effective instructional strategies that promote student learning consistent with the division’s needs;
• Use appropriate assessment methods consistently and regularly to measure student understanding;
• Engage in professional development activities to maintain excellence in teaching and learning;
• Maintain excellent communication with students, department, and division staff throughout the semester;
• Submit midterm and final grade reports, attendance records, early alerts, and other reports pertaining to assigned courses by required due dates;
• Participate in appropriate laboratory safety training and follow laboratory safety guidelines and practices as directed by the Lab Manager or their designee;
• Carry out other related duties as assigned by the Dean consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Physics or a closely related field such as engineering with significant first-hand experience in a physics laboratory.

Preferred Qualifications

• Sensitivity and commitment to the goals of Affirmative Action;
• Experience working in a community college or similar environment;
• Demonstrated commitment to working with students in need;
• Interest in and availability to teach physics laboratory-based courses in Fall 2021 and beyond in a variety of modalities including fully in-person or hybrid/in-person courses;
• Demonstrated commitment to academic standards, student learning, and student support;
• Experience and training in online instruction.

Benefits

This list is not to be considered all-inclusive. A supervisor may assign other duties as required to meet the needs and foster the mission of the College.

Pay

Salary Range: $1,397 - $1,585 per credit

Schedule

Classification Type: DCE Adjunct Faculty