Physics Adjunct Instructor — Teach, Engage, Empower Students

Lone Star College; Texas; On-site; USD 64,000 - 92,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Tax deferred retirement plan

Professional development opportunities

Excellent work-life balance

Job summary

Lone Star College invites applications for adjunct (part-time) physics faculty to teach Physics courses at various times and locations, planning, developing and delivering curricula to support student learning. Adjunct hires are semester-by-semester based on student demand.

Classes include day, evening and weekend sessions; instructors may teach up to five classes per academic year and must be available outside scheduled times.

Qualifications

• Mastery of course content
• Demonstrated leadership skills; Style that emphasizes collaboration, teamwork, and facilitation
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Ability to appreciate alternative viewpoints; Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people
• Demonstrates interest in interdisciplinary teaching, service learning, learning technologies, course development, and adult learning methodologies including collaborative learning, learning communities and distance learning
• Commitment to academic excellence, exceptional service and providing a dynamic climate for life-long learning
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement instructional approaches such as service learning/civic engagement, learning communities, and the effective use of technology
• Ability to use effective strategies to engage students in their learning

Responsibilities

• Teaches Physics courses at a variety of times and locations
• Creates engaging lessons that promote student involvement and application of the material.
• Submits required college reports and forms in a timely manner
• Utilizes a course syllabus for each course, following established institutional guidelines
• Meets with and advises students either before or after class or by appointment, electronic communication, or other appropriate methods
• Evaluates students to measure their progress in achieving course objectives and informs students in a timely manner of their progress
• Maintains professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community
• Attends meetings, trainings, and orientations as required
• Responsible for other reasonable related duties as assigned

Skills

Mastery of course content

Demonstrated leadership skills

Excellent oral and written comms

Ability to appreciate alternative View

Interdisciplinary teaching interest

Academic excellence & service

Service learning & technology usage

Engage students effectively

Education

Master's degree in physics or related field

Job description

Lone Star College invites applications for adjunct (part-time) physics faculty to teach Physics courses at various times and locations, planning, developing and delivering curricula to support student learning. Adjunct hires are semester-by-semester based on student demand.

Classes include day, evening and weekend sessions; instructors may teach up to five classes per academic year and must be available outside scheduled times.