Physics/Astronomy Instructor

Kentucky Community and Technical College System; Madisonville (KY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Tuition reimbursement/waiver

403(b) retirement plan

Vacation/Sick Time

Work-Life Balance

9.5 Paid Holidays

Institutional closing pay

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Madisonville Community College seeks an instructor to teach physics and astronomy, with delivery across face-to-face, hybrid, accelerated, and online modalities. The role emphasizes student learning, active teaching methods, and engagement with college service activities.

The candidate should hold a Master’s degree in physics or astronomy (or equivalent with 18 graduate hours) and have prior teaching experience in a community college.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in physics or astronomy from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Master’s degree in any field with at least 18 graduate semester hours in physics or astronomy.
• Previous teaching experience in the community college setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teaching assignments include physics and astronomy courses with face-to-face, hybrid, accelerated, and online modalities.
• Advising, committee work, community service, and professional development activities.
• Commitment to student learning and use of active teaching methods and technology in the classroom.
• Support the mission of the comprehensive community college concept.

Skills

Teaching

Physics

Astronomy

Education

Master’s degree in physics

Master’s degree in astronomy

18 graduate hours in physics/astronomy

Job description

Title: Physics/Astronomy Instructor

Salary Range: $$45,000 minimum salary

Contract Term Length: 10 Months

Standard Hours: 37.5

Work Location: On-Site

FLSA Status: Exempt

College: Madisonville Community College

Campus Location: North Campus, 2000 College Drive

Department: Math & Science

Total Rewards

Madisonville Community College offers a competitive benefits package and an attractive work environment that supports excellence, innovation, and creativity, including:

• Exceptional health care, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family
• Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
• 403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
• Vacation/Sick Time
• Work-Life Balance
• 9.5 Paid Holidays
• 2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
• Employee Assistance Program

Job Summary

Teaching assignment includes, but is not limited to, physics and astronomy courses and may include face-to-face day and evening, hybrid, accelerated, and online delivery modalities.

Job Duties

• Teaching assignment includes, but is not limited to, physics and astronomy courses and may include face-to-face day and evening, hybrid, accelerated, and online delivery modalities.
• Faculty responsibilities include advising, committee work and other institutional service, community service, and professional development.
• The successful candidate must possess a strong commitment to student learning and will be receptive to using active and engaged teaching methods and technology in the classroom.
• In addition, candidates should demonstrate an interest in the mission of the comprehensive community college concept.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in physics or astronomy from a regionally accredited college or university, master’s degree in any field with at least 18 graduate semester hours in physics or astronomy.
• Previous teaching experience, particularly in the community college setting, is preferred.

Employee Rights

Employee Polygraph Protection Act

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.