Adjunct – Physics

Lehigh Carbon Community College; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 41,328 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

A community college in Pennsylvania is seeking a dedicated part-time Physics instructor for face-to-face lectures and laboratory courses. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree in Physics, experience in teaching at the undergraduate level, and strong communication skills. This role requires developing lesson plans, assessing student performance, and collaborating with faculty. Applicants must also obtain background clearances before starting.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Physics or equivalent experience with at least 18 graduate level credits in physics.
• Prior teaching and laboratory experience at the undergraduate level preferred.
• Proficiency in educational technology and familiarity with learning management systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mathematics instruction at the undergraduate level.
• Develop and implement effective lesson plans that align with learning objectives.
• Assess student performance through assignments, quizzes, projects, and exams.
• Provide timely entry of grades and constructive feedback.
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance in learning management system.
• Hold regular office hours and attend adjunct convocation.
• Collaborate with department staff to enhance course content.
• Adhere to and enforce laboratory safety rules.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Proficiency in educational technology

Education

Master’s degree in Physics or equivalent

18 graduate level credits in physics

Tools

Learning management systems

Job description

Lehigh-Carbon Community College is seeking dedicated and passionate instructors for the Physics part-time/adjunct pool. This is a face-to-face instructional role primarily at our Schnecksville, PA site but may have openings at our satellite sites. Instructional opportunities include weekday, daytime, and evening laboratory and lecture courses.

Current Needs

Face-to-face, day-time, weekday lecture and laboratory courses.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mathematics instruction at the undergraduate level.
• Develop and implement effective lesson plans that align with learning objectives.
• Assess student performance through assignments, quizzes, projects, and exams.
• Provide timely entry of grades and constructive feedback to students.
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance and grades in the college provided learning management system.
• Hold regular office hours and attend adjunct convocation.
• Collaborate with department staff and faculty to enhance course content and teaching methods.
• Rigorously adhere to and enforce laboratory safety rules.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Physics or equivalent experience with at least 18.0 graduate level credits in physics required.
• Prior teaching experience and laboratory experience at the undergraduate level is preferred.
• Proficiency in educational technology and familiarity with learning management systems is preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.

All employees are required to obtain the three mandatory background clearances at their expense prior to their first day of work:

• PA Criminal Background
• PA Child Abuse History,
• FBI Cogent Clearance Fingerprinting (Department of Education).

To Apply

Please submit a cover letter, resume/CV and unofficial copies of your transcripts to:

Interim Dean of Science, Mathematics and Healthcare Sciences

Please contact [phone] with questions.

Lehigh Carbon Community College
4525 Education Park Drive
Schnecksville, PA. 18078