Adjunct Faculty, Physics​/Astronomy; Pooled position

By completing this application, your information will be added to the candidate pool. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted.

Adjunct faculty are not employed directly by Lake Michigan College, with a few exceptions based on MSPERS retirement program. All others are employed through Edustaff, LLC. If you are selected for one of these roles, you will be required to complete Edustaff’s employment application and on-boarding processes. Edustaff, LLC is authorized to hire Adjunct Faculty who reside in the following states: AL, AZ, CO, FL, IL, IN, KS, KY, ME, MI, NM, MO, NJ, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI.

Please note:

official transcripts for all degrees will be required immediately upon hire.

Monday through Thursday summer work hours apply to this position.

POSITION INFORMATION

Posting Number:

Posting Number: A0000053

Position Title:

Position Title:

Adjunct Faculty, Physics/Astronomy (Pooled position)

Department:

Department:
Arts and Sciences Education

Reports to:

Job Summary:

Faculty will work directly with Department Chair to meet course and program objectives. Responsible for upholding and supporting course and program policies. Courses are taught onsite at the Benton Harbor or Niles campus of Lake Michigan College but will also have a significant online component. Successful applicants will teach PHYS 104 Sky and Solar or PHSC 101 Chemistry & Physics.

Essential Functions:

• Instructs students in assigned classes.
• Provides academic guidance and counseling to students in cooperation with Student Services Personnel.
• Maintains academic standards.
• Prepares course syllabus and outline.
• Keeps adequate and accurate records.
• Enters final course grades online.

8. Performs other duties as assigned.

Accountabilities:

Under the direct supervision of the Department Chair, each adjunct faculty member is responsible for satisfying the educational, administrative, and fiscal requirements inherent in his/her position.

Job Specifications:

Master’s degree or higher in Physics, Astronomy, or a Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in a combination of Physics and Astronomy required.

OTHER HIGHLY DESIRED QUALITIES :

Commitment to the college mission and guiding principles.

Hiring Range:

Hiring Range: $61 per contact hour

Special Instructions to Applicants:

By completing this application, your information will be added to the candidate pool. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted.

Adjunct faculty are not employed directly by Lake Michigan College, with a few exceptions based on MSPERS retirement program. All others are employed through Edustaff, LLC . If you are selected for one of these roles, you will be required to complete Edustaff’s employment application and on-boarding processes. Edustaff, LLC is authorized to hire Adjunct Faculty who reside in the following states: AL, AZ, CO, FL, IL, IN, KS, KY, ME, MI, NM, MO, NJ, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI.

Please note:

official transcripts for all degrees will be required immediately upon hire.

Monday through Thursday summer work hours apply to this position.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you possess a Master’s degree or higher in Meteorology, or related discipline, or a Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in Meteorology, or related discipline?
  • YES
  • NO
• Do you have prior community college teaching experience?
  • Yes
  • No
• Do you have expertise in online pedagogies and technologies for course delivery and instructional design?
  • No
  • Yes
• Are you available to teach during the day?
  • No Response
  • Yes
  • No
• Are you available to teach evening classes?
  • No Response
  • Yes
  • No