Adjunct Instructor, Astronomy

About the role

Join our team! At Palm Beach State College, you will discover a place where ideas come to life and the heartbeat of a county begins. By joining us, you will be exposed to professionals from across the U.S. and abroad who are the strivers, reinventors, explorers, and influencers dedicated to developing talent that fills the most needed workforce roles. As the Panthers, we embrace a community of belonging, caring, and connection for our students and employees. We seek creative individuals to help PBSC fulfill its mission of inspiring hope, advancing skills, and transforming lives.

Responsibilities

• Develops, maintains, interprets, and executes administrative procedures and practices, including manuals regarding the College's policies, procedures, rules, and standards.
• Analyzes class and program needs of the College.
• Determines and recommends the retention or deletion of courses.
• Develops and coordinates program and course schedules, faculty assignments, and test dates.
• Maintains calendar as necessary to track these schedules and adjusts as required.
• Assists students and program curriculum, program and course reviews, and articulation activities.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Astronomy, Astrophysics, Physics, or related physical science sub-field.
• OR Master's degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Astronomy, Astrophysics, Physics, or related physical science sub-field.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Professional or similar applications.
• Ability to utilize Canvas Learning Management System and other instructional technologies.
• Ability to interact positively with diverse populations and varying education levels of students, faculty, staff, and the public.

Work Environment and Physical Demand

• Reach and grasp objects.
• Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Use of video display terminal.
• Use of manual dexterity and fine motor skills.
• Communicate information orally and in writing.
• Receive and understand information through oral and written communication.
• Proofread and check documents for accuracy.