Adjunct – Physics (On-Campus / In-Person Teaching) – Clifton Campus

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 964,320; Part time

Job summary

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College is seeking an adjunct instructor for physics. This part-time role is responsible for delivering engaging and effective classroom instruction, preparing course materials, and assessing student progress. Minimum qualifications include a Master's degree in physics or a related field and the availability to teach in-person classes. Compensation is $700 per lecture hour. This role is ideal for those passionate about education and student success.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in physics or 18 graduate credit hours in a physics-related discipline.
• Availability to teach in-person classes.
• At least one year of teaching experience at a post-secondary institution preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver learning-centered instruction and engage students effectively.
• Prepare all course materials and provide clear expectations and evaluations.
• Design and grade examinations to assess student learning outcomes.

Skills

Diverse work environment skills

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Education

Master's degree in physics or related field

Tools

Brightspace Learning Management System

Job description

Overview

This posting is part of an ongoing recruitment effort. Applications are accepted year-round, and qualified candidates will be contacted as positions become available.

Overview: Classroom instruction for courses in the following areas

• Physics (Algebra/Trig Based Physics, Calculus Based Physics, Health Physics, Aviation Physics, Introduction to Physics)
• Astronomy (Stars and Galaxies, Solar System Astronomy)

Note that all department classes have at least one weekly on-campus meeting.

Essential Duties

• Deliver learning-centered instruction by establishing a classroom environment conducive to learning and student involvement as well as effectively planning and preparing for classes and student success.
• Adequately prepare all course materials and lessons. Note: preparation time will vary based on instructor experience in teaching that course.
• Provide each student with clear course expectations, evaluations, and timelines through carefully written topical outlines and approved, standardized syllabus.
• Provide interesting and relevant assignments for students that demonstrate learning outcomes in a real-life setting.
• Suitably challenge, engage, serve, and communicate with students to encourage their participation and learning while maintaining mutual value and respect.
• Complete Brightspace grade books, attendance rosters, final grade sheets, learning assessments and exam assessments on a timely basis.
• Ensure course and program learning outcomes are delivered as defined by the syllabus.
• Maintain a paper or electronic record (i.e., spreadsheet or grade book) of each student's progress and have it available upon request by students and/or appropriate College personnel.
• Facilitate meaningful student learning activities that align with the course learning outcomes and proactively support all facets of the learning environment.
• Promote student success by showing flexibility in style and work schedule (i.e., doing lab make-ups and helping students) as well as exhibiting a passion for teaching and students and engaging students in the learning process.
• Design, administer, and grade examinations to assess achievement of course learning outcomes as identified in the syllabus and as approved by the Department Chair.
• Complete as directed all end of term responsibilities, including submission of final grades, copies of exams, attendance records, and all other designated materials to the Academic Office.
• Consult with the Physics Area Chair or other appropriate College personnel on questions or issues involving course curricula, instructional strategies, and College policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Master\'s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution in physics, or
• A Master\'s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution in any field, with at least 18 graduate credit hours in a physics-related discipline.
• Available to teach in-person classes.

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of one year of teaching experience at a regionally accredited post-secondary institution, or a minimum of two years as a teaching assistant.
• Experience teaching in a community college.

Desired Competencies

• Ability to work in a diverse work environment.
• Experience with or commitment to learn and use the College\'s Learning Management System, Brightspace.
• Commitment to student excellence and continued improvement of instruction.
• Ability to use a computer and software used in academic settings.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse professional, community, and student population.
• Possess good organizational and planning skills.

Candidate notification

Please note that due to the high volume of candidates applying for adjunct positions, we will only follow up with candidates who we are considering for an interview. Please be assured that we will keep your resume on file until the position is closed.

Details

Reports To: Associate Dean, Humanities and Sciences

Position Level: Adjunct, Physics

Comp. Range: $700.00 per lecture hour for new adjuncts

Status: Part-time

Contract Affiliation: N/A

Classification: Non-Exempt

Equal Opportunity and Compliance

Cincinnati State is an E-Verify employer:

• If you\'re hired, you must complete a Form I-9, which verifies your identity and your legal right to work in the U.S.
• You\'ll need to provide original, acceptable documents—no photocopies—to complete the I-9 process.
• A list of acceptable documents can be seen here: USCIS I-9 website

Statement of Commitment

• The institution declares that it will educate students by means of free, open, and rigorous intellectual inquiry to seek the truth.
• The institution declares that its duty is to equip students with the opportunity to develop the intellectual skills they need to reach their own, informed conclusions.
• The institution declares its commitment to not requiring, favoring, disfavoring, or prohibiting speech or lawful assembly.
• The institution declares it is committed 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.
• The institution declares that its 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.