Adjunct Physics & Astronomy Instructor: Lab Lead & Student Mentor

NC Community Colleges; Winterville, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

NC Community Colleges seeks an instructor to teach physics and astronomy, coordinate physics labs, and perform related admin and advising duties. You will prepare syllabi, assignments, and reports, support students with registration and career planning, and stay current with physics teaching advances through professional engagement.

The role emphasizes hands-on lab supervision, classroom instruction, and active involvement in departmental activities within physics and astronomy.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in physics and 1–2 years of teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Teaches physics and/or astronomy courses as assigned.
• Coordinates and supervises physics lab activities and maintains lab equipment.
• Performs administrative duties including textbook evaluation, lesson planning, syllabi preparation and grading.
• Prepares reports such as attendance, grade sheets, and course-related forms.
• Advises students, assists with class registration and provides career guidance.
• Keeps up with advances in physics teaching by reading journals and attending seminars.

Skills

Teaching

Student advising

Education

Master's degree in physics

Job description

NC Community Colleges seeks an instructor to teach physics and astronomy, coordinate physics labs, and perform related admin and advising duties. You will prepare syllabi, assignments, and reports, support students with registration and career planning, and stay current with physics teaching advances through professional engagement.

The role emphasizes hands-on lab supervision, classroom instruction, and active involvement in departmental activities within physics and astronomy.