Part-Time College Physics & Astronomy Instructor

Ventura County Community College System Office; Camarillo (CA); On-site; USD 2,400 - 3,100; Part time

Job summary

Ventura County Community College District is accepting applications on an on-going basis as a part-time instructor pool for Physics/Astronomy across Oxnard, Moorpark, and Ventura campuses. Applications are kept on file for Summer 2026, Fall 2026, and Spring 2027 vacancies, and may be considered if a vacancy arises in the academic year.

Under dean supervision, instructors provide comprehensive classroom instruction to diverse students and may be employed up to 67% of a full-time assignment.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications for the discipline as approved by the CCC Board of Governors.
• Master's in physics, astronomy or astrophysics OR Bachelor's in physics or astronomy AND Master's in engineering, mathematics, meteorology or geophysics OR equivalent; OR a valid CCC Teaching Credential.
• All coursework must be from a recognized accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom instruction to diverse students in lectures, labs or performance courses.
• Advise students on programs of study and refer to support services as appropriate.
• Assess student performance and provide timely feedback on inquiries.
• Plan instruction per approved course outlines and student learning outcomes.
• Maintain accurate records of enrollment, progress, and outcomes.
• Evaluate instructional materials and order resources as needed.
• Update course content in line with new theory and developments.
• Update syllabi and assess measurable performance indicators.

Education

Master's in physics, astronomy or astrophysics

Bachelor's in physics or astronomy AND Master's in engineering, mathematics, meteorology or geophysics

Equivalent (per Equivalency process)

California Community College Teaching Credential appropriate to the discipline

All coursework from recognized accredited college/university

Job description

Ventura County Community College District is accepting applications on an on-going basis as a part-time instructor pool for Physics/Astronomy across Oxnard, Moorpark, and Ventura campuses. Applications are kept on file for Summer 2026, Fall 2026, and Spring 2027 vacancies, and may be considered if a vacancy arises in the academic year.

Under dean supervision, instructors provide comprehensive classroom instruction to diverse students and may be employed up to 67% of a full-time assignment.