Adjunct Faculty Pool - Astronomy (ASTR

SFCC Santa Fe Community College; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

SFCC Santa Fe Community College is seeking an adjunct instructor for a part-time faculty role. Candidates must hold an MA/MS in Astronomy or a related field and may need a relevant doctoral degree for upper-level courses. Responsibilities include delivering effective instruction, grading, and attending faculty meetings.

This role is strictly part-time with fixed-term employment, providing flexible teaching opportunities to address the educational needs of students.

Qualifications

• MA/MS in Astronomy or a related field.
• Relevant doctoral or equivalent terminal degree for upper division and graduate level teaching.
• Master’s degree for lower division courses.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective instruction to meet educational needs.
• Teach assigned courses following official syllabi.
• Regularly and punctually meet all classes.
• Evaluate student performance and assign grades.
• Assist in preparing course syllabi and curriculum development.
• Attend faculty meetings.

Job description

Compensation and Employment: Compensation based on Adjunct Pay Schedule. Compensation Type: Salary. Employment Type: Adjunct/Part‑time Faculty (Fixed Term). Scheduled Weekly Hours: 2.25.

Position Summary

An adjunct instructor is appointed on a term contract for instructional, temporary, and part‑time assignments. They are not assigned to other responsibilities such as professional service or college service and have no right to reappointment. Persons appointed at this rank will generally have a relevant doctoral or equivalent terminal degree to teach at the upper division and graduate level, and a master’s degree for lower division courses. All degrees must be from accredited or internationally recognized institutions. Exceptions may be made by the Provost upon presentation of evidence of experience or other credentials indicating academic degree equivalence. Adjunct Faculty members can only serve as Faculty Senators if they teach during the current semester or have taught within the last fiscal year.

Duties & Responsibilities

Provide the most effective instruction possible in one’s discipline to ensure that the educational needs of students are met and that students achieve specified learning objectives.

Teach assigned courses, whether on campus or off campus, day or evening, following the official syllabi and using approved textbooks and other learning materials.

Meet all classes regularly and on time, as scheduled, and for their full duration.

Teach the learning objectives and outcomes for assigned courses.

Evaluate student performance (attainment of learning objectives) and assign grades.

Make arrangements for appointments with students as needed.

Assist in the preparation of course syllabi; engage in curriculum development (revising and updating existing courses and programs, creating new courses and programs).

Make arrangements with the department chair or associate dean for covering classes when scheduling an absence.

Meet all deadlines in submitting grades, assessments, or other required information on students.

Attend faculty meetings.

Minimum Qualifications

• MA/MS in Astronomy or a related field.
• Relevant doctoral or equivalent terminal degree for upper division and graduate level teaching.
• Master’s degree for lower division courses.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least one year of teaching at the college level.
• Teaching experience in a community college setting.
• Online and blended course delivery skills.

Physical Demands

• Standing: 40%
• Walking: 20%
• Sitting: 40%
• Driving: 0%

EEO Statement

As an EEO employer, Santa Fe Community College will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, serious medical condition or status as a protected veteran or spousal affiliation. Santa Fe Community College hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.

ADA Statement

The SFCC is an EOE and affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA and ADAAA), SFCC will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.