Adjunct Instructor- Physics

WEATHERFORD COLLEGE; Weatherford (TX); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

WEATHERFORD COLLEGE in Weatherford, Texas, is seeking qualified applicants for adjunct instructor positions. This role involves teaching courses and mentoring students across face-to-face, hybrid, online, and dual credit modalities.

All candidates must hold a Master’s degree in the relevant discipline. Responsibilities include creating effective learning environments and providing timely feedback to students. The position ensures adherence to ethical standards and requires a criminal background check.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required to meet Southern Association of Colleges and Schools credential standards.
• Able to instruct and assess students across various learning modes.
• Effective communication with diverse individuals is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses while facilitating specific learning outcomes.
• Mentor students and create effective learning environments.
• Assess student performance and submit grades punctually.

Skills

Effective communication

Mentoring students

Classroom management

Instructional preparation

Ethical standards

Education

Master's degree in the teaching discipline

Job description

Position Summary

Weatherford College occasionally has openings for adjunct instructors. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply for this continuous recruitment adjunct faculty position within the department. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the approved discipline, providing instruction to facilitate student acquisition of the specific learning outcomes identified for the assigned courses.
• Mentor students inside and outside of the classroom.
• Create and maintain an effective learning environment in the modalities of the courses assigned, including face‑to‑face, hybrid, online/Zoom, and dual credit instruction.
• Provide instruction in both traditional and non‑traditional learning modes and engage in instructional preparation.
• Provide timely feedback to students and respond to student communications in a timely manner.
• Assess student performance and submit final grades in a timely fashion.
• Maintain ethical and professional behavior; be available to students by appointment.
• Attend adjunct faculty meetings, assess courses on departmental and institutional levels, and complete any required training.
• Perform any related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Instruct in face‑to‑face, hybrid, online, and dual credit courses.
• Provide instruction that will achieve the specific goals and objectives associated with all assigned courses.
• Create a professional and effective learning environment in the classroom and/or laboratory.
• Communicate effectively with students, college personnel and administration, peers and public groups.
• Treat all persons with respect, dignity, and justice, without discrimination based on protected characteristics.
• Exercise the highest professional and ethical standards in the use of College time and resources.
• Observe the stated policies and procedures of the College.

Required Education

All faculty members must provide minimum Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) credential standards which normally include an earned Master’s degree in the teaching discipline or a Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester credit hours in the teaching discipline. Transcripts, certificates, and/or license must be submitted with application.

Required Experience

Not specified.

Preferred Education

Not specified.

Preferred Experience

Not specified.

Security and Selective Service

This position is designated as a security sensitive position and requires a satisfactory criminal history background check. Males between the ages of 18 through 25 must be properly registered with the Selective Service System to be eligible for employment.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Weatherford College is an Equal Opportunity institution that provides educational and employment opportunities on the basis of merit and without discrimination regardless of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity.