Instructor in Physics/Astronomy (Part-Time Pool)
Ventura County Community College District
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Job summary
Ventura County Community College District is accepting applications on an on-going basis for part-time instructors in Physics/Astronomy for Oxnard, Moorpark, and Ventura colleges. Pool kept for Summer 2026, Fall 2026, and Spring 2027 vacancies across district locations.
Minimum qualifications include a Master's in physics, astronomy or astrophysics or a Bachelor's in physics/astronomy with a Master's in engineering, mathematics, meteorology or geophysics, or equivalent; a California CC Teaching
Qualifications
- Master's in physics, astronomy or astrophysics or Bachelor's in physics or astronomy and Master's in engineering, mathematics, meteorology or geophysics or the equivalent
- Equivalency process may apply if degree titles differ from minimum qualifications
- California Community Colleges teaching credential or equivalency as appropriate
Responsibilities
- Provide academic instruction to students through lecture, lab, or performance courses
- Advise and instruct students regarding programs of study and resources
- Observe and evaluate student performance and provide timely feedback
- Plan and organize instruction to align with course outlines and outcomes
- Maintain records of enrollment, attendance, progress, and outcomes
- Evaluate and select instructional materials to ensure timely delivery
- Update course content as theory and practices evolve
- Update syllabi and assess measurable outcomes
- May participate in curriculum development and committees
- May provide work direction to others
- Perform related duties as assigned
Skills
Education
Job description
Ventura County Community College District
Salary: See Position Description
Job Type: Part-Time Faculty
Job Number: 2026-00113
Location: Districtwide (Ventura County CA), CA
Department: Districtwide
Closing: Continuous
We are accepting applications on an on‑going basis for future consideration for part‑time instructors in this discipline at any of our three colleges (Oxnard, Moorpark, and Ventura). Applications submitted to this pool will be kept on file for the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, and/or Spring 2027 semesters and may be considered if a vacancy becomes available within the academic year.
If you have applied to previous pools in this discipline, you will need to apply to this pool to continue to be considered.
- Provide academic instruction to students through lecture, lab, or performance courses; assess and develop cognitive abilities, communication skills, and higher order thinking skills among students through appropriate assignments and activities in one‑on‑one, classroom, and distance mediated instructional settings.
- Advise and instruct students regarding programs of study, other institutions of higher education, lifelong learning resources, and effective study skills; refer students to support services, programs, resources, and other professionals as appropriate.
- Observe and evaluate student performance in meeting course objectives and student learning outcomes through assignments, projects, discussions, and examinations; provide feedback in a timely manner to student inquiries in class, online, or during established consultation office hours.
- Plan and organize instruction according to approved course outlines and student learning outcomes to maximize student learning in alignment with department, college, and district goals; implement the student performance objectives as listed on the official course outline of record.
- Maintain current, accurate records of course enrollment, attendance, student academic progress, course curriculum, and student learning outcomes; prepare and submit data and reports related to course and student progress in a timely manner.
- Evaluate and select instructional materials such as textbooks, manuals, software, and tools in collaboration, as appropriate, with discipline faculty; order instructional materials according to campus bookstore procedure to ensure timely delivery.
- Revise and update course content and materials of instruction in accordance with new theory, application, and industry developments within the discipline or area of specialization.
- Update syllabi; collaborate with discipline faculty on a regular basis to assess and revise measurable student performance indicators for each course.
- May participate in curriculum and program development; may provide input into the development of student learning outcomes.
- May attend and participate on committees and in department, division, campus, and district meetings.
- May participate in articulation and matriculation related activities.
- May provide work direction to others.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
The Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD) is a public community college district serving residents throughout Ventura County. VCCCD's three colleges – Moorpark College, Oxnard College, and Ventura College – offer programs for transfer to four‑year colleges and universities; career technical training, basic skills instruction; as well as community service, economic development, and continuing education for cultural growth, life enrichment, and skills improvement.
The Ventura County Community College District recognizes that a diverse community of faculty, staff, and administrators promotes academic excellence and creates an inclusive educational and work environment for its employees, contractors, students, and the community it serves. With the understanding that a diverse community fosters multicultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides role models for all students, VCCCD is committed to recruiting and employing a diverse and qualified group of administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to the success of all college students.
The Ventura County Community College District does not engage in any employment practice that discriminates against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, color, language, accent, immigration status, ancestry, national origin, political beliefs, age, gender, sex, religion, transgender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, and/or physical or mental disability.
Candidates must possess the minimum qualifications for the discipline as approved by the California Community Colleges Board of Governors and defined in the Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges handbook.
Master's in physics, astronomy or astrophysics or Bachelor's in physics or astronomy and Master's in engineering, mathematics, meteorology or geophysics or the equivalent*; or possession of a valid California Community College Teaching Credential appropriate to the discipline.
All coursework must be from a recognized accredited college or university.
If the degree on your transcripts does not exactly match the ones specified above (word for word), then please read the Equivalency section below.
If you have completed your education at an institution outside of the United States, please see the section below titled "Foreign Transcripts" for additional information.
*EQUIVALENCY
The Ventura County Community College District, in its desire to select outstanding faculty members from the largest possible pool of qualified applicants, recognizes the fact that candidates may attain expertise in a discipline through a variety of means. Certain combinations of education, experience and other accomplishments in the field may be judged by the District as equal to the stated minimum qualifications for this position. Candidates whose transcripts do not list the title of their degree exactly as listed above, but feel they possess such equivalent qualifications are encouraged to complete and submit the Supplemental Questionnaire for Equivalency with their application for review by the Districtwide Equivalency Committee.
Example: Minimum Qualifications state: "Master's degree in agriculture". Candidate's transcripts state: "Master's degree in agricultural science". Since the degree on the candidate's transcripts in the example do not EXACTLY MATCH the degree listed in the minimum qualifications section, this candidate MUST complete the Supplemental Questionnaire for Equivalency in order to be considered.
Do not assume that you do not need to submit a Supplemental Questionnaire for Equivalency because your degree is similar to a degree stated in the minimum qualifications. Degree titles that are not an exact match will not be considered outside of the equivalency process. The equivalency review is an independent process for district wide disciplines that is separate from the recruitment process to fill a vacancy. A subcommittee of discipline experts that is coordinated by an Academic Senate President will review the equivalency materials and make a recommendation as to whether or not the applicant demonstrated they have qualifications that are equivalent to those shown in the minimum qualifications section of the job posting. For disciplines that are unique to a specific campus the equivalency may be done by the hiring committee along with an Academic Senate President. Please be aware that the hiring committee may not be able to wait for the results from the equivalency review due to various time constraints and may need to move forward with the recruitment process.
For further details regarding equivalency and the criteria by which equivalency may be granted, please review VCCCD Board Policy 7211 and VCCCD Administrative Policy 7211.
SELECTION PROCESS
If a vacancy in this discipline becomes available at one of the campuses, the applications in this pool will be reviewed by the hiring department. Only complete application packets that include the required documents and that meet the minimum qualifications (or that have been determined to possess equivalent qualifications) will be reviewed. The candidates deemed most qualified for the position will be invited to an interview. When completing the application and the supplemental questions, it is important to outline in detail your education, training (classes, seminars, workshops), and experience. You will be evaluated based upon the information provided.
Starting salaries for PT Faculty are based on educational achievement and relevant experience. Initial placement is within the starting salary range. Further advancements are based on longevity and educational growth. Please review the Explanation of Salary Placement for Part‑Time Faculty for more information.
Part‑time faculty with classroom assignments are paid between $2,408 and $3,108 per semester per 10% load.
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