Remote Physical Science Instructor – Online Faculty

TopSciNet; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Telehealth

Health savings account

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Western Governors University seeks full-time faculty to develop and deliver competency-based, online instruction in Chemistry, Earth Science, Physics, or Physical Science. You will coach students one‑to‑one, facilitate virtual classes, and foster online communities.

Requirements include a Master’s in a relevant field, subject expertise, and the ability to work flexible hours (evenings/weekends). Doctoral degrees and 5+ years of teaching are preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Chemistry, Earth Science, Physics, or Physical Science
• Demonstrated subject‑matter expertise
• Ability to work flexible schedules (evenings & at least one weekend day)
• Willingness to travel for organizational events
• Ph.D. or EdD preferred
• 5+ years teaching experience in relevant subjects
• 3–5 years K-12 teaching experience within last 5 years
• Experience with online/distance education

Responsibilities

• Develop instructional materials aligned with course competencies and learning objectives
• Facilitate virtual, one-to-many instructional events and one-to-one coaching
• Support peer collaboration and engagement in online student communities
• Apply data and student profiles to identify needs and provide proactive support
• Use adult learning principles to build student competency in a virtual environment
• Engage in continuous professional development

Skills

Communication

Relationship building

Adapting materials

Virtual facilitation

Student coaching

Education

Master’s degree in Chemistry, Earth Science, Physics, or Physical Science

Doctorate (Ph.D. or EdD) preferred

Tools

Online/distance education

Job description

Western Governors University seeks full-time faculty to develop and deliver competency-based, online instruction in Chemistry, Earth Science, Physics, or Physical Science. You will coach students one‑to‑one, facilitate virtual classes, and foster online communities.

Requirements include a Master’s in a relevant field, subject expertise, and the ability to work flexible hours (evenings/weekends). Doctoral degrees and 5+ years of teaching are preferred.