Physics Adjunct Instructor

Kentucky Community and Technical College System; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 2,400 - 2,900; Part time

Job summary

Jefferson Community and Technical College seeks an Physics Adjunct Instructor to teach introductory physics and labs primarily on the Carrollton campus in Louisville, KY. The position runs two days and one evening per week for the spring 2027 term, with on-site duties and required lab setup.

The candidate should hold an MS in Physics or complete 18 graduate hours; PhD and teaching experience are preferred. Training on Blackboard Ultra will be provided if needed.

Qualifications

• MS degree in Physics or 18 hours of graduate coursework in physics.
• Experience with BlackBoard Ultra and good communication skills is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Teach introductory physics courses and physics labs in person at Jefferson Carrollton campus.
• Lecture, set up and run physics experiments, and maintain regular grade keeping.
• Deliver classes two days and one evening per week during spring semester 2027.

Education

MS degree in Physics

18 hours of graduate-level physics

Job description

Title: Physics Adjunct Instructor

Salary Range: $668.00 per credit hour (3 hour class +1 hr. lab= $2672.00

Contract Term Length: Not Applicable

Standard Hours: to be determined

Work Location: On-Site

FLSA Status: Exempt

College: Jefferson Community & Technical College

Campus Location: Jefferson Carrollton C.C.

Department: Natural Sciences - Physics & Astronomy

Job Summary

An instructor is needed to teach introductory physics classes and physics labs primarily in person on the Jefferson Community and Technical College Carrollton campus in Louisville, Kentucky for two days and one evening per week. The position is open for the spring semester 2027.

Job Duties

Previous teaching experience in the field is a plus, experience with BlackBoard Ultra, good communication skills, positive teaching evaluations, and incorporating diverse perspectives into teaching. JCTC offers training in these areas, if needed. This opening will require lecturing, setting up physics experiments and running them, and regular grade keeping.

Minimum Qualifications

MS degree in Physics, or 18 hours of graduate-level physics instruction.

Preferred Qualifications

PhD and/or 3 years of teaching experience in introductory physics courses and labs. PhD and 3 years of teaching experience in introductory physics courses and labs.

Additional Skills Requested

Physical Requirements:
Comfortable environment and sedentary work: no unusual physical requirements
Jefferson Community and Technical College is working to build an engaged faculty and staff committed to teaching and working within the community. Candidates who have demonstrated a commitment to working and supporting students through teaching, mentoring, or administration are especially encouraged to apply.

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Equal Opportunity Employer -The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.

Advertised: 16 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 30 Nov 2026 Eastern Standard Time