Adjunct Physics Instructor

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Technical College of the Lowcountry seeks a Physics instructor to teach courses across academic programs, delivering theoretical and hands-on physics. The role includes classroom management, syllabus and lesson plan development, and regular assessment of student progress.

The instructor will collaborate with Tutoring and Retention, prepare reports for the Division Dean and accrediting bodies, and participate in professional development and community engagement activities.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Physics and minimum 18 graduate credit hours in Physics.
• Unofficial transcripts required at the time of application.
• Two years of college-level teaching experience required.

Responsibilities

• Teach Physics courses to students across all programs, delivering both theory and hands-on concepts.
• Develop syllabi and lesson plans; manage classroom activities and maintain records of attendance and performance.
• Collaborate with Tutoring and Retention and prepare reports for planning and accreditation.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum development

Assessment & evaluation

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Physics

Job description

Job Purpose:

Teach Physics courses to students across all academic programs at the Technical College of the Lowcountry.

Job Functions:

Teaching Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction in both theoretical and hands‑on physics concepts.
• Manage classromms effectively while performing necessary administrative tasks, including syllabus and lesson plan development.
• Regularly assess student learning and progress.
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance, grades, and academic performance.

Instructional Development

• Recommend instructional materials for courses and seek approval as appropriate.
• Collaborate with other college departments, such as Tutoring and Retention, to support student success.
• Prepare reports in coordination with the Division Dean for planning, reporting systems, or submission to accrediting bodies.

Professional Development

• Attend relevant professional meetings and workshops.
• Represent the College positively in interactions with the community, as well as with local, state, and national professional and academic groups.

Master’s degree in Physics or a closely related field and a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in Physics. Unofficial transcrips are required at the time of application.

Master’s degree in Physics and two (2) years of teaching experience at the college level.

The Technical College of the Lowcountry seeks to be the first choice for higher education in South Carolina’s Low Country Region. The college is a public, open door, two-year comprehensive College of higher education. The College is dedicated to serving the diverse educational, workforce development, and personal enrichment needs of the rural counties of Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton, and Jasper. In an atmosphere of shared values, the College encourages creativity, innovation, and resourcefulness among its students, faculty, staff, and administrators. South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

The Technical College of the Lowcountry is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all qualified applicants for admissions or employment without regard to sex, race/color, religion, national origin, age, disability, service in the uniformed services (as defined by state and federal law), veteran status, political affiliation or belief, marital or family status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation and genetic information.