Adjunct Assistant Professor, Physics

Santa Fe College Employees; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Santa Fe College is seeking a part-time Adjunct Assistant to teach physics courses across multiple sites, including Northwest campus and educational centers. The role emphasizes delivering instruction, assessing student learning, and using college-provided technology.

The position is term-by-term with possibilities for online or distance formats. A Master’s in Physics or related graduate hours are required with a preference for prior community college teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Physics or a Master’s degree with eighteen graduate hours within Physics/Mathematical Physics.
• A criminal background check will be conducted.
• Teaching experience in a community college setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and deliver instruction in didactic, lab, or classroom settings.
• Support and promote the college and department missions through quality instruction.
• Collaborate with chair and peers to revise curriculum and improve content mastery.
• Provide frequent, timely assessment and clear feedback on student performance.
• Document student progress and maintain attendance and learning outcomes records.
• Proctor exams and participate in departmental meetings and college committees.
• Maintain office hours proportionate to the instructional assignment.
• Deliver courteous, informed, accessible, and professional engagement with students.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teaching physics

Communication

MS Office

Education

Master’s in Physics

18 graduate hours in Physics/Mathematical Physics

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description Summary

Each part-time faculty member reports to a chair or director, satisfies criteria for accreditation, possesses subject matter expertise, and has the following instructional and institutional responsibilities:

• Designing courses, delivering instruction, evaluating student learning, and incorporating college-required technology.
• Possessing subject matter expertise and engaging in ongoing professional development.
• Maintaining effective communication within the College and the department or program.

Salary is determined per the SF Salary Schedule.

Santa Fe College’s Natural Sciences within the Academic Affairs division of Liberal Arts and Sciences provides pre-professional instruction to guide the development of the next generation of engineers, physicians, and scientists. The Natural Sciences Department also provides non-sciences majors with general education science courses to enable them to understand and appreciate the role of the sciences in daily life and the world community.

Under general supervision, the Adjunct Assistant develops, prepares and teaches a variety of coursework consisting of applied, general, and analytical physics. Adjunct Faculty are employed on a term-by-term basis and may be assigned teaching duties at SF’s main Northwest campus or at any of the College’s six educational centers. Course offerings within the Natural Sciences Department may be taught during the day, evening, or online, as well as taught using other distance learning formats.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Plan, organize, and deliver instruction in didactic, laboratory and/or classroom settings to promote student success within a community college setting.
• Support and promote the college and departmental missions centered on excellence in teaching and learning through quality instruction, curriculum enhancement, and service.
• Collaborate with department chair, faculty, and peers to evaluate, revise, and develop curriculum to cultivate the mastery of course content.
• Provide students with frequent, timely assessment of and clear feedback regarding academic performance.
• Appropriately document student progress and maintain records including attendance, grading and student learning outcomes.
• Proctor exams, participate in departmental meetings, as well as college task forces and/or committees as necessary.
• Maintain appropriate office hours proportionate to the instructional assignment.
• Provide service excellence through courteous, informed, accessible and professional engagement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Reports to: Chair, Natural Sciences

Qualifications

Required: A minimum of a Master’s Degree in Physics or a Master’s degree with eighteen (18) graduate hours within the qualifying fields of Physics and/or Mathematical Physics is required. A criminal background check will be conducted.

Preferred: Relevant teaching experience within a community college setting is preferred.

General Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

The Adjunct Assistant must have the ability to deliver a high level of interactive customer service, develop and maintain collaborative relationships throughout the organization, communicate effectively and possess proficient computer skills, including familiarity with the Microsoft Suite of Office Applications. The successful applicant must be willing to work a flexible schedule at multiple sites, as well as demonstrate the ability to work well with students, faculty, and staff at all levels within a diverse, multi-cultural, collaborative environment.

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

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Santa Fe College reserves the right to extend deadlines and/or not to offer advertised positions. Preference will be given to eligible veterans and spouses of veterans.