Part-Time Physical Science Instructor

Jefferson College; Missouri; On-site; USD 808,651 - 1,093,814; Part time

Job summary

Jefferson College in Missouri invites applications for an Adjunct - Physical Science. This part-time teaching position supports the Physics and Physical Science curriculum, delivering course content to enrolled students.

The role requires a master's degree in Physics, Engineering, or a physical science with appropriate graduate credit hours, and involves preparing syllabi, maintaining records, and teaching up to 18 hours per academic year.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Physics, Engineering, or a Physical Science (Chemistry, Geology, Astronomy, Environmental Science, etc.) OR
• Master’s degree with a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in Physics or Physical Science discipline.

Responsibilities

• be responsible to the Associate Dean or program director and the appropriate academic dean;
• carry out the policies developed by the Board of Trustees as interpreted and executed by the administration;
• teach classes assigned by the appropriate dean and Associate Dean or program director with the load not to exceed 18 hours (August through May);
• prepare and file with the Associate Dean or program director course syllabi for new and revised courses and follow, within reason, such guides for courses already established;
• prepare and file with the Associate Dean or program director a list showing the author, title, publisher, date of publication and list price, if known, of all textbooks, required readings, workbooks, or manuals which students must purchase for their courses;
• prepare and file with the dean or program director a bibliography of library books required for use in each course;
• prepare requests for instructional materials, such as books, maps, audiovisual aids, and supplies, and submit them to the Associate Dean or appropriate dean when requested for the purpose of budget planning;
• keep accurate records of class attendance and grades of students and submit them to the Registrar;
• promote student participation in extracurricular activities;
• be responsible for meeting and maintaining all teacher certification requirements as may be applicable and required by the state;
• continue professional improvement through reading and study and by participation in the activities of professional organizations;
• assist in keeping the public well informed of the progress and development of the College;
• utilize available test scores and records as needed to become familiar with the problems and capabilities of students;
• cooperate with the administration in conducting research;
• assume responsibility for enforcing College rules and regulations as related to student conduct;
• perform other duties as may be assigned by the Associate Dean or the program director and the appropriate dean.

Education

Master’s degree in Physics, Engineering, or a Physical Science

Master’s degree with minimum 18 graduate credit hours in Physics or Physical Science

Job description

Jefferson College in Missouri invites applications for an Adjunct - Physical Science. This part-time teaching position supports the Physics and Physical Science curriculum, delivering course content to enrolled students.

The role requires a master's degree in Physics, Engineering, or a physical science with appropriate graduate credit hours, and involves preparing syllabi, maintaining records, and teaching up to 18 hours per academic year.