Adjunct Instructor of Physics

San Juan College; Farmington (NM); Hybrid; USD 910,000 - 1,297,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Professional development

Library services

403(b) plan

EAP

Voluntary benefits

ERB contributions

Job summary

San Juan College invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor of Physics at SJC Main Campus, Farmington. This part-time, fixed-term role focuses on delivering college-level physics courses and labs with flexibility across day, evening, and online formats.

Successful candidates hold a master’s degree with at least 18 graduate credits in a relevant field, preferably with prior teaching experience. Experience with Canvas LMS and hybrid/online instruction is desired; remote work may be approved

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate credit hours in a relevant field from an accredited college or university.
• Preference given to candidates with prior teaching experience in college-level courses.
• Ability to teach traditional, hybrid, and online courses using Canvas LMS.

Responsibilities

• Teach day, evening, weekend, and online physics courses and labs as assigned.
• Develop and revise instructional materials and assessments.
• Evaluate student learning and maintain accurate records.
• Maintain a minimum of 1 office hour per week per course and participate in adjunct development activities.

Skills

Teaching

Canvas LMS

Online learning

Curriculum development

Education

Master’s degree with 18 graduate credits

Tools

Canvas

Job description

## Adjunct Instructor of PhysicsApply: SJC Main Campus - Farmington: Part time: Posted 2 Days Ago: End Date: January 31, 2027 (30+ days left to apply): JR111826**Compensation:**$801 per credit hour**Compensation Type:**Exempt**Employment Type:**Adjunct/Part Time Faculty (Fixed Term)**Grade:****Position Summary**Adjunct faculty serve as temporary part-time faculty and are appointed as needed on a semester by semester basis. The primary duty is effective teaching of college-level courses and/or labs in the qualified discipline. San Juan College may approve remote or hybrid work for adjunct employees within New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado and Texas (states subject to change at any time). All requests for remote work must be approved in advance by the Dean and Human Resources. Remote work options for locations outside of the United States are not permitted.This position reports to the Dean and is responsible for developing and revising instructional materials; presenting material in an organized manner; evaluating student learning; maintaining student records; teaching day, evening, weekend, and on-line classes, as assigned; teaching at the main and/or satellite campuses, as assigned; maintaining a minimum of 1 office hour per week per assigned course; participating in Adjunct Professional Development activities; demonstrating and promoting the school values of: Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.## ## Successful candidates must have a master’s degree with at least 18 graduate credit hours in a relevant field of study from an accredited college or university. Preference will be given to candidates with prior teaching experience. Experience with traditional face-to-face, hybrid and online courses and the ability to use San Juan College’s Learning Management System (Canvas) as well as technology-enhanced curriculum. Access to home internet, a personal computer, and telephone is required. Demonstrates skill and willingness to learn and use multiple technology platforms to communicate with students.Adjunct faculty are hired on a semester basis, depending upon the instructional needs identified for each semester. Such services shall be compensated on a credit hour or contact hour basis, dependent upon the position. It is the policy of San Juan College that adjunct faculty may teach no more than 9 credit hours per semester, except upon approval by the Vice-President of Learning and the Vice-President of HR and Legal Activities. Payroll and Benefits: Adjunct faculty are paid bi-weekly, provided that all payroll forms are signed in a timely manner. Adjunct faculty are paid at either $801 per credit hour, or at an hourly rate as applicable. Adjunct faculty teaching one (1) credit class or more are eligible for the tuition waiver benefit. Tuition may be waived for one class, up to four (4) credit hours per semester, and any one (1) credit HHPC Fitness Conditioning class for each semester they are employed. This tuition waiver benefit may be transferred to a qualified family member for the semester they are employed. If transferring to a qualified family member, proof of family status is required (i.e., marriage certificate, affidavit of domestic partnership or birth certificate) and must be verified by Human Resources. Additional benefits available to Adjunct faculty teaching one (1) credit class or more: • Free Professional Development (technology training; teaching and learning seminars; learning symposiums). • Free Library Services (CD and DVD checkout; book and periodical checkout). • 403(b) participation. • Employee Assistance Program o Available 24 /7 – Provides 3 FREE sessions for services such as short-term counseling and assessments, referrals, prevention/education resources, and crisis intervention • Voluntary Benefits o Allstate/Aflac o Liberty Mutual Adjunct faculty teaching three (3) or more credit hours will have Educational Retirement Board (ERB) contributions withheld each pay period. Contribution rates and retirement eligibility are available on the State of New Mexico Educational Retirement Board website http://www.nmerb.org Adjunct faculty are not medical benefit eligible. State and federal taxes, FICA and social security will be withheld for all adjunct faculty. **Unofficial transcripts may be attached to this application. Official transcripts must be sent to Human Resources upon hire.****EEO STATEMENT:** San Juan College is dedicated to providing equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic, veteran's status, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws.