Adjunct Faculty - Physics

ICC Illinois Central College; East Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Illinois Central College is seeking Adjunct Faculty to teach Physics courses at the East Peoria Campus and Peoria Campus, including general education and calculus-based physics. Day and Evening course schedules are available; adjuncts may continue teaching for future semesters.

Adjunct Faculty are responsible for instructing assigned courses, following syllabi, and maintaining office hours to support student success. Applicants must be a resident of Illinois at hire time.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in physics is required.
• Masters plus 18 graduate credit hours in Physics (not physics education) is required.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and coordinate physics courses, including lecture and lab components, ensuring materials and safety standards are met.
• Follow syllabi and communicate expectations and schedules to students.
• Maintain office hours to support student success and accessibility.
• Collaborate with faculty to improve the student experience and institutional outcomes.
• Perform related duties as required.

Education

Master's degree in physics

Master's degree with 18 graduate credit hours in Physics disciplines (not physics education)

Job description

Position Title: Adjunct Faculty - Physics Campus: East Peoria Campus, Peoria Campus Employment Type: Adjunct Faculty, FacultyPart time Department: Math, Science, Engineering (JM - Faculty) Start Date: 08/01/2026

Job Description: Summary

Illinois Central College is looking for Adjunct Faculty to teach Physics Courses. Courses may include general education physics and majors-level, calculus-based physics. Day and Evening course schedules are available. If courses are available, adjuncts may continue to teach for future semesters. Adjunct Faculty are primarily responsible for instructing assigned courses meeting classroom standards. The Adjunct Faculty must follow institutional syllabi. Additionally, Adjunct Faculty will be required to maintain office hours to best ensure student success. Adjunct Faculty teach on a part time basis up to 12 contact hours per semester.

Applicants must be a resident of Illinois at the time of hire.

Essential Functions

• Instruct and coordinate courses including lecture and/or lab-based classes ensuring all necessary materials and tools are readily available and that safety standards are met, when appropriate.
• Follow syllabi for assigned courses communicating the expectations and schedule for the classwork.
• Maintain office hours and availability.
• Communicate with students working to ensure student success.
• Collaborate with Faculty and Staff to continuously improve and adapt the student experience to meet the needs of the student, community and institution.
• Perform related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in physics;
• OR Master's degree with 18 gradate credit hours in Physics disciplines (not physics education).

Preferred Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in physics or related field.
• Community college and / or secondary physics teaching experience.
• PhD in physics or related field.

EEOC Statement

Illinois Central College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, ancestry, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or familial status, order of protection status, use of VESSA rights, genetic information, military or veteran status (including discharge status), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Benefits

• paid time off
• 11 paid holidays
• 2 floating holidays medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance
• tuition waivers for employee, spouse and dependent children
• on-site childcare center
• 403(b) retirement plans
• State University Retirement System pension plan

Make an Impact at Illinois Central College

At Illinois Central College, our employees help transform lives through education and strengthen the communities we serve. From faculty to staff, every role contributes to student success and community impact. At ICC you’ll have the opportunity to: Make a meaningful difference in students’ lives Work alongside passionate colleagues dedicated to education and service Contribute to the growth and success of our local communities