Adjunct, Astronomy Port Huron, MI

St. Clair County Community College; Port Huron (MI); On-site; USD 905,000 - 1,521,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Clair County Community College is seeking part-time adjunct instructors to design and deliver instruction for the Astronomy program.

Teaching assignments may include a full range of undergraduate courses, with responsibilities such as developing syllabi, maintaining records, advising students, and contributing to course improvements. Positions are on a semester basis, with morning, afternoon, evening and online offerings possible.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Astronomy, Physics, or related physical science, or Master’s Degree with 18 graduate hours in Astronomy, Physics, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver academic instruction, including developing syllabi, content and assessments.
• Maintain and submit class records and attendance verification for financial aid compliance.
• Participate in student grade appeals and assessment reporting according to plan.
• Observe college calendar and post/maintain conference hours.

Education

Master’s degree in Astronomy/Physics or related field

Job description

St. Clair County Community College is accepting resumes for part-time instructors (adjunct faculty).

If there is not a specific vacancy in your area of interest at this time, your information will be available to the hiring manager for possible future consideration.

Classification: Part-Time, on a semester basis

FLSA Status:Exempt

Compensation: 2026/2027 Academic Year

Master's degree (or higher) rate = $657 - $1,104 per contact hour

Contact hours vary depending on course offering

General Information:

• Teaching assignment may include a full range of undergraduate courses within the Astronomy program
• Teaching responsibilities include teaching, maintaining scheduled office hours, and advising students
• Participation in developing and improving academic courses
• Morning, afternoon, evening and online offerings may be available

JOB SUMMARY:To design and deliver instruction to students.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare and deliver academic instruction, including developing syllabi, developing content and administering assessments
• Maintain and submit necessary class records, including early alert and final grade reports and attendance verification for financial aid compliance
• Participate in student grade appeal procedures
• Observe college calendar
• Post and maintain conference hours
• Participate in assessment of student learning and assessment reporting according to assessment plan

REQUIREMENTS:

• Master’s Degree in Astronomy, Physics, or a related physical science, or Master’s Degree with 18 graduate hours in Astronomy, Physics, or a related physical science
• Teaching experience at the higher education level preferred
• All academic degrees must be from a regionally accredited college or university
• Ability to maintain good relationships with students, staff, and community members

For further information, contact SC4 Human Resources at [e-mail] or call 810-989-5534.