Adjunct Faculty - Physics; Evergreen

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Located in Redmond, Washington, Digi Pen Institute of Technology is a small college that offers undergraduate degree programs in Computer Science, Game Design, Digital Audio and Music, Computer Engineering, and Digital Art and Animation, as well as Master’s degree programs in Computer Science and Digital Art. Digi Pen Institute of Technology has been ranked one of the top 5 game design schools in the country by the Princeton Review for more than a decade.

Position:
Adjunct Faculty – Physics Department

Reports to: Physics Department Chair

The Physics Department at Digi Pen Institute of Technology invites applicants for potential future positions of Adjunct Faculty – Physics Laboratory Instructor / Physics Instructor. Join our faculty team and help students develop the necessary skills to succeed in their chosen fields.

After completing the application process, you may be invited to participate in the interview process. If accepted, you will be added to our pool of pre-approved adjuncts. The Physics Department hires adjunct faculty from the pool of pre-approved adjuncts each semester on an as-needed basis.

The Physics Department is accepting applications for adjunct instructors for courses in:

• Calculus-Based Motion Dynamics and/or Motion Dynamics Laboratory
• Waves, Optics, and Thermodynamics and/or Waves, Optics, and Thermodynamics Laboratory
• Calculus-Based Electricity and Magnetism and/or Electricity and Magnetism Laboratory
• Other courses as needed

This is an ongoing posting. For more information about Digi Pen’s offerings, visit:

• Teach courses in accordance with departmental policies and procedures
• Prepare and submit (on Moodle) timely grade reports and other reports on student performance
• Demonstrate evidence of teaching experience that supports a diverse student body and individuals from a variety of backgrounds and experiences.
• Organize class activities, demos, and assignments
• Relate assignments and tests to learning outcomes
• Manage Student Teaching Assistants, supervising their timecards and reviewing their weekly hours, as required
• Provide input, create, and improve course materials
• Offer weekly office hours
• In-person teaching, with online classes when necessary, in Redmond, WA

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of the subject areas in which the individual is responsible for instruction
• Knowledge and understanding of principles of curriculum development
• Knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of effective communication and of effective instruction
• Skills in Word, PowerPoint, Moodle, and MS Teams

Qualifications / Competencies

• Master’s Degree or higher in Physics, Engineering, or a related area
• Relevant academic experience and/or relevant industry experience
• Team player with ability to solve problems independently
• Solid grounding in interdisciplinary teaching
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Comfortable with technology
• Ability to accommodate a wide variety of learning styles, special needs, etc.

Salary Range:

• $2,484 – $10,433 per term, depending on credit hours, class size, and faculty rank

Application Procedure:

Applications should include, or you will be asked to provide, the following:

• Academic Transcripts of most recently attended educational institutions
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Inclusion and diversity statement

Upon accepting an offer of employment with us, the candidate will receive an invitation for a required background check, employment verification, and 5-panel drug screen as a part of the hiring process.

Final date to receive applications: Complete application files will be accepted on a continuous basis and remain active for one year. While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Additional Notes:

• All Adjunct positions are part-time, temporary assignments (for no more than one semester at a time), dependent upon student enrollment and instructional needs, and subject to budget consideration and approval. Digi Pen Institute of Technology reserves the right to extend Final date to receive applicationss…