Adjunct Physics

Community College of Allegheny County; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; Part time

Job summary

A community college is seeking an Adjunct Physics instructor. Responsibilities include teaching, developing curriculum, and assessing student performance. Applicants should hold a Master's degree or doctorate in physics, along with strong communication skills and post-secondary teaching experience. This part-time role offers flexible class hours based on college needs.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary teaching experience required.
• Degrees must be from an accredited institution.

Responsibilities

• Teach and develop the curriculum.
• Assess student performance and maintain grade records.
• Create an effective learning environment.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of industry-related software and systems

Education

Master's degree or doctorate in physics or related field

Job description

General Summary

The primary responsibilities of the faculty are to teach and to develop the curriculum. To meet these responsibilities, faculty must remain knowledgeable about advances in their disciplines, in learning theory, and in pedagogy. Faculty portfolios will include contributions and program development and show evidence of ongoing professional development.

Requirements

Master's degree or doctorate in physics or physics related field.

Applicants for teaching assignments are expected to have strong communication skills. Applicants are expected to have post-secondary teaching experiences; work experiences in the discipline to be taught; and knowledge of industry-related software and systems, including industry certifications, where appropriate. Degrees must be from an accredited institution.

Duties

1. The primary responsibilities of faculty are to teach and to develop the curriculum. Prepare and provide students with course outlines that support learning objectives set forth in the course syllabus. Develop and measure learning outcomes. Assess student performance and maintain grade records.
2. Create an effective learning environment through the use of a variety of instructional methods.
3. Collaborate in the development and continued assessment of learning outcomes for use in program reviews and curriculum revision.
4. Work with other program and/or discipline faculty to complete scheduled program reviews and to use the findings to revise the curriculum.
5. Participate in appropriate professional development activities to assure currency in both discipline, knowledge and instructional methods.
6. Participate in department/discipline, division, campus, and college meetings and committees.
7. Participate in college projects, surveys, studies, and reports that relate to the discipline or program.
8. Collaborate in the development of program and/or discipline promotional materials.
9. Support the college's goals.
10. Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

Details

Position: Adjunct Physics | Department: Academics | Campus: College Wide

Employment Type: Adjunct Part-Time | Salary Grade: Per Contract

Work hours: Days and hours vary according to class schedule and the needs of the College and Department.

Transcripts

Applicants must electronically attach scanable unofficial transcripts when applying to this posting.

Additional Information

Please note: If you are a PSERS retiree, per PSERS guidelines, employment by the College as an adjunct faculty member will result in the suspension of your retirement benefits by PSERS.

Clearances

Current criminal record/child abuse clearances will be required if offered the position and in order to be employed at the College. The three clearances are Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Records Check, and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal Background Check. Instructions on how to obtain these clearances are available from the College.