Tenure-Track Physics Instructor, Full-Time

West Valley-Mission Community College District; Saratoga (CA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-contributed medical, dental &

vision for employee, spouse & depend:

Employer paid long term disability

Employer-provided life insurance

Sabbatical & leaves

Banked leave provisions

Professional Growth & Development

Sick leave & personal/ catastrophic/le

Conference leaves

Overload opportunities

Cal STRS Retirement

Union affiliated

Job summary

West Valley College, part of the West Valley-Mission Community College District, seeks a full-time Physics/Physical Science Instructor to teach lecture and lab courses in physics and/or physical science. The position begins Spring 2027 and includes tenure-track status with duties including office hours and committee service.

The department emphasizes hands-on learning and equity-minded student success, with a collegial environment across West Valley College and Mission College in the Silicon

Qualifications

• Master’s in physics, astronomy or astrophysics required.
• Bachelor’s in physics or astronomy AND Master’s in engineering, mathematics, meteorology or geophysics required.
• A valid California Community College Instructor’s Credential in Physics or equivalent.
• Equivalent qualifications may satisfy minimum requirements.

Responsibilities

• Teach lecture and lab courses in physics and/or physical science.
• Hold office hours and participate in department duties.
• Serve on college committees and contribute to student success.

Education

Master’s in physics, astronomy or astrophysics

Bachelor’s in physics or astronomy AND Master’s in engineering, mathematics, meteorology or geophysics

A valid California Community College Instructor’s Credential in Physics

The equivalent of the above

Job description

West Valley College, part of the West Valley-Mission Community College District, seeks a full-time Physics/Physical Science Instructor to teach lecture and lab courses in physics and/or physical science. The position begins Spring 2027 and includes tenure-track status with duties including office hours and committee service.

The department emphasizes hands-on learning and equity-minded student success, with a collegial environment across West Valley College and Mission College in the Silicon