Instructor, Physics

Instructor, Physics

Augusta Technical College, Augusta, GA

Type:
Full Time. Salary: $65,966.20 - $71,432.40 per year. Remote work: up to 8 hours per week remote with supervisor approval; 32 hours on campus per week.

The Physics instructor is responsible for performing all aspects of instruction for the program.

• A minimum of a master’s degree in the teaching discipline or a master’s degree with a concentration (a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours) in the teaching discipline.

• Three years of full‑time, paid, in‑field work experience, including competencies, skills, and knowledge expected to be taught for online courses.

• Understanding of the mission and philosophy of postsecondary technical education.
• Knowledge of academic course standards for degree, diploma, and technical certificates of credit curriculum.
• Knowledge of pedagogical practice and theory.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Skill to work cooperatively with students, faculty, and staff.
• Skill in the preparation and delivery of classroom content.
• Skill to make timely decisions to solve problems.
• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
• Knowledgeable of common software programs (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to implement technology into instruction.

• Under the general supervision of the Dean, faculty prepare lesson plans for classroom instruction for credited technical/occupational courses.
• Update course syllabi using college-provided template.
• Provide classroom and/or online instruction in the theory and practical application of courses.
• Evaluate students' progress in attaining goals and objectives based on established course grading requirements.
• Measure program or departmental student learning outcomes for continuous student improvement and success, and submit results to the department head.
• Prepare and maintain all required documentation and administrative reports in a timely manner.
• Complete college and state-mandated professional development training as required.
• Demonstrate knowledge of current trends in the industry/business community and maintain contact with the business/industry community and professional organizations.
• Access student information from college-wide data systems for advisement and registration purposes.
• Maintain a copy of up‑to‑date Knowledge Management System (KMS) program standards and course standards to use as reference in curriculum development and revision.
• Participate in commencement, open house, orientation, and other Augusta Technical College activities.
• Establish an environment conducive to learning in the classroom and/or laboratory by keeping areas clean, maintaining equipment in safe order, posting safety procedures, and establishing a safety program.
• Maintain course content that is current, well‑organized, and related to course objectives using a variety of learning modalities.
• Complete the Learning Management System (LMS) training, implement courses into the LMS, and teach online courses as required.
• Maintain credentials, licensure, and certifications required for teaching and for the profession.
• Demonstrate proper classroom/lab management.
• Maintain clearly communicated office hours and respond to all correspondence in a timely manner.
• Counsel high-risk students and refer them to the appropriate college resource.
• Demonstrate effectiveness in instructional delivery by analyzing student performance and adjusting instruction as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.