Tenure-Track Physics Professor – Diverse STEM Education

Grand Rapids Community College; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 69,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand Rapids Community College seeks an Assistant Professor of Physics to teach a range of introductory and algebra-based physics courses at the college level. The role emphasizes equity, innovative teaching strategies, and assessment of student learning outcomes to close equity gaps.

The position supports collaboration within the School of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and GRCC-wide initiatives, with a 32-week schedule beginning Fall 2027 and a compensation range

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Physics, or Master’s Degree in a related field with at least 18 graduate credits in Physics.
• Ph.D. in Physics, or Ph.D. in a related field.
• Graduate credits and/or research experience in Science Education.
• Experience teaching physics to students at a college or university level.
• Experience with introductory level physics labs.
• Experience teaching as the lead instructor of a college course.
• Experience teaching physics at a community college.
• At least two years of full-time teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach freshman- and sophomore-level physics courses, with an emphasis on introductory and algebra-based physics.
• Develop plans for instruction of new and existing physics courses; courses will focus on in-person modalities, with select courses offered in hybrid modalities.
• Incorporate instrumentation into the laboratory classroom including the setup of physics labs, maintain existing lab equipment and assist in selecting new lab equipment as needed.
• Coordinate with physics adjunct faculty and lab support staff in the department.
• Develop and implement teaching techniques that employ high impact practices.
• Advise students on academic programs and careers related to the STEM fields and mentor science majors through independent study and/or honors projects.
• Participate in course and curriculum development, evaluation, assessment, and revision, including benchmarking efforts for course transferability.
• Participate fully as a member of the Physical Sciences Department in activities such as department meetings, committee membership, cross-campus team membership, textbook selection, assessment projects, and other duties as determined by the College.
• Adhere to the standards and requirements expressed in the Faculty Contract.

Skills

Excellent written and oral comms

Organizational skills

Lab multitasking

Initiative and problem-solving

Diversity awareness

Education

Master’s Degree in Physics with 18 graduate credits in Physics

Ph.D. in Physics or related field (preferred)

Job description

Grand Rapids Community College seeks an Assistant Professor of Physics to teach a range of introductory and algebra-based physics courses at the college level. The role emphasizes equity, innovative teaching strategies, and assessment of student learning outcomes to close equity gaps.

The position supports collaboration within the School of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and GRCC-wide initiatives, with a 32-week schedule beginning Fall 2027 and a compensation range