Physics Adjunct Instructor; TEMPORARY

Position Title

Physics Adjunct Pool

We are seeking people who recognize the critical role community colleges play in social justice, who have ability in this space, enthusiasm for this work, ideas and vision to improve our approaches, and a commitment to achieving equitable academic success for the 50,000+ students attending our five beautiful colleges and centers. Our social justice work calls for employees who have a sense of social responsibility, interest in our community and world in which we live.

The intention of social justice work is to strengthen humanity by understanding that every person deserves the benefits of fully participating in our society and institutions.

Academic researchers have illustrated that crucial social justice principles are a compilation of equality, equity, diversity, inclusion, engagement, environmental sustainability and human rights. These complex principles are challenging to operationalize in higher education; yet we are steadfast in our diligence to forge ahead to advance this vital mission.

Community colleges are uniquely positioned to lead higher education in the work of social justice. Many of our students come from historically underserved and underrepresented backgrounds, students of color, students with recent immigrant histories, students from cycles of low income if not poverty, students from indigenous communities, and students from first‑generation families.

The idea of promoting social mobility through education is unconditionally and uncompromisingly embraced by community colleges. This is an exciting role, and it comes with a heavy responsibility. Simply put, we need to create environments where our students achieve greater academic success, so much so that we close our persistent equity/opportunity gaps.

If you are committed to social and racial justice and if you are interested in joining a community dedicated to solving these inequities through education, please apply.

• Providing instruction in accordance with established curriculum, course outlines and class schedules.
• Creating and maintaining an environment which emphasizes learning, encourages free discussion of ideas and critical thinking.
• Evaluating progress of students concerning educational matters and grading student work.
• Meeting with students outside of class.
• Maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics.
• Maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter areas.
• Fulfilling professional responsibilities of a part‑time/temporary faculty member.
• Maintaining accurate academic records.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

• Master’s in physics, astronomy or astrophysics.
• OR Bachelor’s in physics or astronomy AND Master’s in engineering, mathematics, meteorology or geophysics OR the equivalent.

Recruitment Type:
Faculty

Posting Number: F01302

# of Openings: 1

Employment Begins: FA26

# of Months: 4

Status:
Part‑Time Faculty

Location:

Not specified.

Adjunct instructor classroom faculty pay rate is $77.87–$128.97 per hour (up to $151.16). Counseling, Librarian, Disabilities Specialist pay rate is $51.37–$87.77 per hour (up to $100.65). Initial salary placement for full‑time, tenure‑track positions ranges from $68,136 to $112,848 per year (up to $132k).

• Membership in State Teachers Retirement System (STRS).
• District‑paid benefits (employee contributes 6%) for employee and dependents/domestic partners include:
  Medical (Anthem Blue Cross or Kaiser) insurance including chiropractic services, Dental and vision, Flexible spending (125) plan, Life and long‑term disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Deferred compensation (403b and 457), Sabbatical Leave.
• Additional Benefits:
  Travel assistance plan, retiree benefits, employee discounts on health memberships.
• Union options:
  Local 1 and United Faculty; associated fees.