Physics Adjunct Instructor

Kentucky Community and Technical College System; Louisville, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 8,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

Jefferson Community and Technical College (Carrollton campus, Louisville, Kentucky) seeks a Physics Adjunct Instructor to teach introductory physics courses and labs on-site two days and one evening per week for the spring 2027 term.

The position requires an MS in Physics or 18 graduate credits; PhD and teaching experience are preferred. Skills in BB Ultra, strong communication, and engaging diverse perspectives are valued. Training is offered where needed.

Qualifications

• MS degree in Physics, or 18 hours of graduate-level physics instruction.
• PhD and/or 3 years of teaching experience in introductory physics courses and labs.

Responsibilities

• Lecture introductory physics courses and labs on-site.
• Set up physics experiments and run labs; maintain grades.

Skills

Communication skills

BB Ultra

Education

MS in Physics

18 graduate credits in Physics

Tools

BlackBoard Ultra

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.