Adjunct - Physics

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 66,000 - 88,000; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle of Higher Education, Inc. invites applications for an Adjunct – Physics position.

The role involves quality instruction, classroom management, and supporting student learning, with emphasis on teaching and evaluating students in courses assigned by the Department Chair. The candidate will teach scheduled courses, maintain accurate records, utilize technology for instruction, and participate in department meetings and professional development.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Physics from an accredited institution.
• Experience with teaching/learning laboratory settings.
• Ability to use educational technology to enhance instruction.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses as scheduled and oversee curriculum.
• Consider individual differences to support diverse learning activities.
• Maintain accurate records: attendance, grades, progress feedback.
• Employ assessment techniques to measure student achievement and participate in professional development.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum design

Student assessment

Education

Master's degree in Physics

Job description

Job Description:

The Adjunct – Physics position provides quality instruction and maintains a positive learning environment in the classroom, with major emphasis placed on teaching, supporting and evaluating students. The Adjunct role provides instruction and monitors teaching/learning effectiveness in courses assigned by the Department Chair, or other leadership members. The incumbent must exhibit strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask while engaging large groups of people with complicated material.

Instruction & Student Learning

• Teaches assigned courses as scheduled and assumes primary responsibility for and exercises oversight of the curriculum in conjunction with the Department’s policies, ensuring both the rigor of programs and the quality of instruction.
• Considers individual differences of students to support a range of appropriate learning activities.
• Participates in the identification of students with academic or other needs and responds by utilizing an appropriate resource.
• Uses technology in a manner appropriate to the nature and objectives of courses and programs and communicates clearly to students the expectations concerning the use of such technology.
• Keeps accurate and appropriate records in accordance with departmental policies. Maintains attendance records, determines, and submits grades timely, and in accordance with established policies and procedures of the College, and communicates progress feedback as well as other relevant information to students throughout the semester.
• Distributes and maintains accurate syllabi that incorporate departmental, college, cross-college, and instructor requirements.
• Conducts classes punctually and in accordance with the prescribed meeting schedule.
• Employs appropriate assessment techniques to measure students’ performance in achieving course goals and objectives.
• Engages in periodic meetings with the department, Lead Instructor, and Chairperson relative to teaching duties and professional development.

Student Engagement & Advisement

• Creates a positive classroom atmosphere that encourages active and collaborative learning, student effort, academic challenge, student and faculty interaction, and support for learners.
• Uses technology to assist in communication with students. Encourages a sense of community among students for learning both inside and outside the classroom.
• Refers students to appropriate student and academic support services available at the College or in the community.

Culture of Respect

• Fosters and maintains a safe environment of respect and inclusion for faculty, staff, students, and members of the community.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher from an accredited academic institution in the disciplines of Physics.
• Experience in the procedures of a teaching/learning laboratory setting.

Additional Information

• State Motor Vehicle Operator's License or demonstrable ability to gain access to work site(s).

Compensation Details:

Compensation: $55.88 per contact hour

Contact Hour: Two hours equals one contact hour

Hours: Maximum of 12 contact hours per week

Full Time/Part Time:

Part time