Physics/Astronomy Adjunct Assistant Professor

Los Rios Community College District; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Los Rios Community College District seeks qualified candidates for a part-time, temporary adjunct faculty position. Teaching assignments include Astronomy and Physics courses across district campuses, with supervision by the area dean and opportunities for curriculum development and accreditation participation.

Responsibilites include fostering student success, assessing outcomes, maintaining professional standards, and engaging in professional development and governance activities as part of

Qualifications

• Master's in physics, astronomy or astrophysics; OR bachelor's in physics or astronomy AND master's in engineering, mathematics, meteorology or geophysics; all degrees from accredited institution.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned classes under supervision of the area dean and campus leadership.
• Assess student learning outcomes and maintain up-to-date knowledge in the field.
• Promote professional development and use current technology in teaching.
• Participate in articulation, curriculum development and review and faculty governance.

Education

Master's in physics, astronomy or astrophysics

Bachelor's in physics or astronomy and Master's in engineering, mathematics, meteorology or geophysics

Job description

Position Summary

The Los Rios Community College District is seeking qualified candidates for this part-time, temporary (Adjunct) faculty position. Applications will be reviewed when posting closes.

The adjunct faculty member shall be responsible for the following: teaching assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean; helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content; assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge in their regular teaching field; continuing professional development; utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position; assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review; serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance including accreditation and student co-curricular activities; assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean; fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of an adjunct faculty member.

Position Salary Information: Initial maximum salary placement is based on academic degree, upper/graduate level units earned, and/or related professional occupation experience per the Los Rios College Federation of Teachers Contract (the initial maximum placement is Class V, Step 1). For more information on the step placement process, please .

Typical Duties

The instructional assignment may include, but is not limited to, teaching the following courses:

• ASTR C1001 Introduction to Astronomy
• ASTR C1001L Introduction to Astronomy Lab
• PHYS 310 Conceptual Physics
• PHYS 350 General Physics
• PHYS 370 Introductory Physics - Mechanics and Thermodynamics
• PHYS 411 Mechanics of Solids and Fluids
• PHYS 421 Electricity and Magnetism
• PHYS 431 Heat, Waves, Light and Modern Physics

To view a complete list of courses for this discipline, please visit the Programs and Majors webpage for the specific campus:

• ARC Programs and Majors
• CRC Programs and Majors
• FLC Programs and Majors
• SCC Programs and Majors

Minimum Qualifications

1. Master's in physics, astronomy or astrophysics; OR bachelor's in physics or astronomy AND master's in engineering, mathematics, meteorology or geophysics; OR the equivalent. All degrees must be from an accredited institution completed by time of hire.
2. Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.