Adjunct Instructor- Physics (Pool)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Gallatin (TN); On-site; USD 929,880 - 1,102,080; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking an adjunct faculty member based in Gallatin, Tennessee, to deliver quality instruction in Physics, Physical Science, and Astronomy. This role requires a master's degree plus graduate hours in the relevant field, with responsibilities including teaching courses in multiple modalities and completing required administrative tasks. Applicants must have strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Pay rates range from $675 to $800 per credit hour.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited institution plus 18 graduate hours in relevant fields.
• Collegiate level teaching experience is preferred.
• Knowledge and/or experience using a variety of instructional delivery modes.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses via various modalities as assigned.
• Submit class syllabus or updates in a timely manner.
• Regularly check email and respond within 48 hours.
• Complete all required reports and trainings.

Skills

Knowledge of instructional delivery modes

Effective communication

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Master's degree in Physics, Physical Science, or Astronomy

Job description

Job Summary

This position is responsible for delivering quality instruction using integrative technologies.

Job Duties

• Teach courses via on‑ground, online, hybrid or web‑enhanced modalities as assigned.
• Teach evening, weekend, off‑campus, dualenrollment, and distance‑based courses as required.
• Submit class syllabus or update department syllabus at least 2 weeks prior to the first day of class or within seven days of the execution of contract.
• Regularly check your VSCC email and your departmental mailbox.
• Respond to emails/messages within 48 hours except on the weekend.
• Submit final grades for each semester by the deadline established by the Registrar.
• Complete required College trainings.
• Complete all required reports such as attendance, Early Alerts, progress reports, grade submissions and administer and return surveys by the required deadlines.
• Advise the Department Chair at the earliest possibility if you are unable to teach a class.
• Attend meetings as requested by the Department Chair and/or Dean.
• Comply with all of the College's and TBR's policies and guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited institution plus 18 graduate hours in Physics, Physical Science, and/or Astronomy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Collegiate level teaching experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge and/or experience using a variety of instructional delivery modes.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student population.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Pay Rate

$675 - $800 per credit hour

Availability / Closing Date

This posting is not a guarantee of an open position. Applications for adjunct faculty positions are accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed by the department when openings become available. Future teaching assignments are on a term‑by‑term basis, which may include fall, spring and summer. Postings close yearly on October 31; to maintain your application within the system, you will need to re‑apply each year.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application process. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.

Applicants may be subject to a background check.

Please note that we recruit for all campus locations from our adjunct pools.