Physics Instructor

Physics Instructor – Chemeketa Community College

This is a part‑time faculty pool for assignments available during the academic year. Applications are accepted throughout the year and reviewed based on department needs. Your application status will be updated throughout the review process. If your application is still in progress, it has not yet been reviewed by the hiring department. Should a review result in the intent to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone for an interview.

• Applied Physics – GS104, PH121, PH122
• General Physics – PH201, PH202, PH203
• Physics for Engineers – PH211, PH212, PH213
• Physics Labs – PH214, PH215, PH216

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts – an electronic copy of your academic transcript(s) from an accredited institution. If credentials were earned outside the United States, upload an evaluation of college credit earned at the non‑U.S. institution.

• Teach classes as assigned, following current approved course outlines.
• Meet during scheduled class times.
• Prepare and develop materials for assigned classes/labs according to program expectations.
• Provide students with class syllabi.
• Deliver course content using appropriate methods for student needs and program curriculum.

• Maintain a classroom environment conducive to learner growth.
• Create a learning environment that supports diversity and incorporates sensitivity to diversity.
• Maintain student records of grades and attendance in accordance with college procedures.
• Respond to student inquiries and provide feedback in a timely manner.
• Communicate available college resources to students.

• Maintain timely communication with the college program and supervisor.
• Stay current on program goals, processes, and outcomes.
• Participate in program assessment and college accreditation.

• Create a learning climate of mutual respect and fairness.
• Encourage creative and critical thinking.
• Actively engage students in the learning process.
• Facilitate learning that applies to and enriches lives.
• Clarify expectations and encourage student responsibility for learning.
• Promote learning as a lifelong process.

• Embrace diversity and collaborate effectively with a variety of students, staff, and the public.
• Participate in recruitment and retention of students at an individual and institutional level to promote student success.
• Use appropriate technology tools to accomplish job functions.
• Provide high‑quality, effective service to internal and external customers through continuous improvement and adoption of lean office practices.

• Graduate degree from an accredited institution with 30 graduate credit hours in physics or a closely related field. OR
• Has met requirements for a graduate degree with 30 graduate credit hours in physics or related field and demonstrates effective teaching skills.
• The division dean will make the final determination regarding applicability of a particular degree to teaching a specific course listed above.

• Experience teaching lab‑based physics courses.
• Education courses or training focused on teaching science.
• Experience utilizing learning management systems to supply class resources and grades.

• Requires flexible work schedule, including evenings or weekends.
• Position belongs to the bargaining unit and begins at Step 1.
• All positions require work onsite as requested.
• Requires provision of official transcripts upon hire.
• Must maintain Oregon, Washington, or Idaho residency as a condition of employment.
• Recently hired faculty must participate in a new faculty orientation program.
• Successful applicants must pass a background inquiry, which may include criminal, driving, credit, and full background checks.
• Providing false information will result in rejection of an application, employment offer, or dismissal.

Sedentary work:
Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move…