Adjunct - Physics

Columbus State Community College; United States; On-site; USD 63,508 - 90,451; Part time

Job summary

Columbus State Community College is hiring an Adjunct – Physics to provide quality instruction and maintain an engaging classroom environment. The role includes tracking student progress and adapting teaching strategies to support diverse learning needs.

Applicants should possess a Master's degree in Physics and have experience in a laboratory setting. This part-time position offers compensation of $55.88 per contact hour, with a maximum of 12 contact hours per week.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide quality instruction and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Engage students and support their academic needs.
• Keep accurate records, including attendance and grades.

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. The Adjunct 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

Equal Opportunity Statement

Statistics in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 3345.0216: Columbus State educates students by means of free, open, and rigorous intellectual inquiry to seek the truth. Our duty is to equip students with the opportunity to develop the intellectual skills they need to reach their own, informed conclusions. Columbus State does not require, favor, disfavor, or prohibit speech or lawful assembly. Columbus State seeks to create a community dedicated to an ethic of civil and free inquiry, which respects the autonomy of each member, supports individual capacities for growth, and tolerates the differences in opinion that naturally occur in a public higher education community. Columbus State’s duty is to treat all faculty, staff, and students as individuals, to hold them to equal standards, and to provide them equality of opportunity, with regard to those individuals' race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check and/or MVR check as well as a 10‑panel drug screen required during the pre‑employment process (required for most positions). If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits or privileges of employment, please contact our ADA Office at [e-mail].