Physics Adjunct Instructor — Fall & Spring Semesters

Des Moines Area Community College; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 1,316,000 - 1,778,000; Part time

Job summary

Des Moines Area Community College is seeking an Adjunct Instructor of Physics for Fall Semester 2026 and Spring Semester 2027. The role involves teaching assigned physics courses at various IA locations, aligning with course competencies and syllabi.

Responsibilities include employing diverse instructional strategies, maintaining a respectful learning environment, and clearly communicating course requirements and evaluation procedures to students.

Qualifications

• Master of Physics or any master’s with 12 graduate semester credits in Physics.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain a professional working relationship with a wide variety of individuals from varied backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Teaches assigned courses in accordance with course competencies and syllabi.
• Develops and/or utilizes a variety of instructional strategies, techniques and delivery methods designed to meet the individual learning styles of students.
• Fosters a safe and civil learning environment.
• Informs students about course requirements, evaluation procedures, and attendance policies.
• Monitors, evaluates, and documents student attendance, progress and competency attainment.

Education

Master of Physics or any master’s with 12 graduate semester credits in Physics

Job description

Des Moines Area Community College is seeking an Adjunct Instructor of Physics for Fall Semester 2026 and Spring Semester 2027. The role involves teaching assigned physics courses at various IA locations, aligning with course competencies and syllabi.

Responsibilities include employing diverse instructional strategies, maintaining a respectful learning environment, and clearly communicating course requirements and evaluation procedures to students.