Physics Adjunct

Virginia's Community College System; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 1,092,000 - 1,894,000; Part time

Job summary

Tidewater Community College in Virginia Beach invites applications for a part-time Physics Adjunct role. The instructor creates a learning environment, aligns activities with outcomes, and provides prompt feedback to support student success.

Instruction may occur day, evening, or weekend; one office hour per course is required. Minimum qualifications include a Master’s in Physics or 18 graduate hours in Physics, with strong communication in electronic formats and familiarity with Canvas or

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Physics or graduate degree with 18 graduate semester hours in Physics.
• Ability to communicate effectively in an electronic format.
• Teaching experience at the college level.
• Knowledge of CANVAS or other learning management systems.
• Knowledge of, and experience with, proven teaching strategies that promote student success.
• Sufficient technology skills to work productively in an organization that utilizes significant information and instructional technology resources.

Responsibilities

• Create a learning environment that facilitates students’ acquisition of knowledge and skills in a discipline and/or program.
• Align course activities with student learning outcomes and provide prompt, meaningful feedback.
• Deliver instruction and conduct meaningful assessments; analyze evaluations and implement action plans.
• Work during the day, evening and/or weekend as determined by the course(s) assigned.
• Hold at least 1 office hour per week for each course assigned.

Skills

Electronic communication

CANVAS knowledge

Teaching experience

Technology proficiency

Education

Master’s Degree in Physics or graduate degree with 18 graduate semester hours in Physics

Job description

Working Title Physics Adjunct Role Title Physics Adjunct Role Code FLSA Exempt Pay Band UG Position Number 295A0614 Agency Tidewater Community College Division Tidewater Community College (Div) Work Location Virginia Beach - 810 Hiring Range $793 - $1,375 per credit hour, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category I-Faculty Full Time or Part Time Part Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? Work Schedule

Functional Responsibilities

• Responsible for creating a learning environment that facilitates students’ acquisition of knowledge and skills in a discipline and/or program.
• Aligns course activities with student learning outcomes for the course; employ a variety of active learning strategies to foster student engagement; employ appropriate technology and supporting materials that support course and/or program learning outcomes; and provide students with prompt and meaningful feedback on course activities and assignments, communicating with students in a timely and respectful manner.
• Deliver instruction in support of stated learning outcomes; adhere to college policies and procedures for participation in student surveys of instruction; conduct meaningful and timely assessments of student learning, including at least one assessment within the first 15% of class; and analyze the previous semester’s evaluation of instruction and develop and implement appropriate action plans as necessary.
• Responsibilities may include work during the day, evening and/or weekend as determined by the course(s) assigned.
• Hold at least 1 office hour per week for each course assigned.

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Physics or graduate degree with 18 graduate semester hours in Physics.

Ability to communicate effectively in an electronic format.

Additional Considerations

• Teaching experience at the college level.
• Knowledge of CANVAS or other learning management systems.
• Knowledge of, and experience with, proven teaching strategies that promote student success.
• Candidates should possess sufficient technology skills to work productively in an organization that utilizes significant information and instructional technology resources.

Operation of a State Vehicle

• Operation of a State Vehicle
• No Supervises Employees
• No Required Travel

No

Posting Number ADJ_3527P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 08/04/2026 Job Close Date 08/18/2026 Open Until Filled No Agency Website tcc.edu Contact Name Email Phone Number Special Instructions to Applicants Additional Information Background Check Statement Disclaimer The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

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