Adjunct Instructor- Physics (Pool)

TNBR Careers; Gallatin (TN); On-site; USD 930,000 - 1,102,000; Part time

Job summary

Volunteer State Community College seeks an adjunct instructor for Physics to deliver courses across on-ground, online, and hybrid formats. The role includes managing syllabi, meeting deadlines, and communicating with students and department staff.

The candidate should hold a Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in physics or related fields and demonstrate experience teaching at the collegiate level. This is a pool position; postings close yearly on October 31, with re-application required for

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution plus 18 graduate hours in Physics, Physical Science, and/or Astronomy.
• Collegiate level teaching experience preferred.
• Knowledge and ability to use diverse instructional delivery methods.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses via on ground, online, hybrid or web-enhanced modalities as assigned.
• Teach evening, weekend, off-campus, dual enrollment 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.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication skills

MS Office

Delivery modes

Education

Master’s degree + 18 grad hours in Physics/Physical Science/Astronomy

Job description

Title

Adjunct Instructor- Physics (Pool)

Institution

Volunteer State Community College

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, dual enrollment 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.