Adjunct Instructor – Physics

Duties And Responsibilities

• Planning and teaching classes as assigned and as outlined in the course descriptions and course syllabi.
• Supervising the study and learning activities of students assigned.
• Submitting requests through the department head, program coordinator, or lead teacher for equipment, supplies, textbooks, and other instructional aids.
• Evaluating the academic progress of students.
• Demonstrating knowledge of services, regulations, and procedures as defined in the Adjunct Faculty Handbook.
• Scheduling two office hours.
• For extenuating circumstances in which office hours cannot be scheduled, the adjunct faculty member must submit a written plan to the Dean describing how students can access the instructor.

Required Qualifications

• A master’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited college/university with at least 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching field.

Availability/Closing Date

This posting is not a guarantee of an open position. Applications for adjunct faculty positions are accepted continuously and reviewed by the department if openings are available. Adjuncts are hired on an as-needed basis. Future teaching assignments are on a term-by-term basis, which may include fall, spring, and summer. Postings close yearly on January 31; to maintain your application within the system, you will need to re-apply each year.

Special Instructions to Applicants

• To be considered for a position at Pellissippi State, you must create an on-line application. Your skills, abilities, qualifications, and years of experience will be evaluated using only what is recorded on your application form.
• Please note: attaching a resume does not substitute for completion of the application form.
• Part-time work experience is calculated at 50% of full-time experience.

Position Summary

To provide quality instruction for student learning and to maintain a positive learning environment in the classroom. The major emphasis will be placed on teaching and evaluating students in the classroom and laboratories.

Department

College of Sciences and Nursing

On-Site Requirement

Faculty should be able to teach courses on campus and attend required meetings. Online courses may be a possibility, but this is not a remote position.

Required Documents Needed To Upload At Time Of Application

• Resume
• Unofficial Transcripts