Instructor, Physics

This position provides physics instruction to students pursuing Associate degrees, and advising to students pursuing the Associate of Science and Associate of Arts degrees.

• Maintains mastery of subject matter.
• Develops and/or teaches courses for which the appropriate credential is held.
• Teaches in various formats, locations, and via various delivery methods.
• Uses the Moodle learning management system to conduct courses and record grades.
• Works with other Physics instructors to select textbooks, maintain equipment, and revise/update in‑house materials, including in‑house lab manuals.
• Advises students pursuing the Associate of Science and Associate of Arts degrees.
• Adheres to all policies, procedures, expectations, and practices of the College, the department, and discipline.
• Communicates clearly and effectively with students, other faculty, and college employees.
• Contributes to a safe and secure campus environment.
• Enforces Code of Classroom Conduct and Code of Student Conduct.
• Assists with program reviews, program accreditation, and SACSCOC accreditation as appropriate.
• Attends meetings and events and actively participates on committees and taskforces.
• Attends the annual commencement ceremony.
• Upholds the College Vision, Mission, Values, and RISE statement.
• Supports diversity in all aspects.
• Establishes and/or upholds learning outcomes that are relevant and meaningful.
• Evaluates student progress in a fair, consistent, and timely manner.
• Develops, prepares, and/or delivers all levels of curriculum courses.
• Completes required professional development annually.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Must have a minimum of a Master’s degree in Physics or related discipline with at least 18 graduate hours in Physics.
• Teaching experience in higher education (can include college‑level teaching done while in graduate school).

• Experience teaching at a community or technical college.
• Experience using Moodle or another learning management system to conduct courses.
• Experience advising students.
• Experience with Web Assign, Mastering Physics or other online homework platform.
• Experience with interface equipment such as PASCO Scientific or Vernier.
• Experience with NISOD Best Practices for Teaching Online.
• Proficiency in a foreign language such as Spanish, an East Slavic language, and/or American Sign Language.

When applicable, upload the relevant transcript that correlates to the degree requirement in the minimum or preferred qualifications. The transcript must show the individual courses taken and the degree that is conferred or awarded.

Diplomas or a copy of a degree is not acceptable instead of a transcript.

If selected for hire, official sealed transcripts from an institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must be received a minimum of two business weeks before the first day of work.

Transcripts outside the United States must be accompanied by an evaluation completed by a NACES‑recognized agency and received by Human Resources at least two weeks prior to the first day of work.

Failure to comply may result in the withdrawal of the job offer.

A person who shares our commitment to sustaining a workplace that offers equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees without discrimination based on race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, disability, genetic information or medical history, age, and/or veteran or military status. In addition, the College prohibits discrimination based on any characteristic or condition protected by law, but not specifically mentioned here.

Salary: $48,636 – $50,886 per year. Benefits represent nearly 30% of total compensation, including a 24.67% employer contribution to a defined pension plan, contributions to medical and dental policies, and fully funded life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment policy.