Adjunct Instructor; TEMPORARY Physics

Overview

Description of Position:
The Physics Program at Contra Costa College is seeking a part-time instructor to teach the first, and likely, the second Life Science Physics courses. Instruction will follow established course outlines and the department syllabus. The first semester covers topics from mechanics through introductory thermodynamics and includes four midterm exams and a comprehensive final. Instructors will have access to support resources, including Canvas course materials, prepared homework assignments, and laboratory manuals designed for use with existing equipment.

Other teaching opportunities may present themselves within the department, and pool applicants are encouraged to pursue those opportunities. The instructor is expected to adhere to department guidelines, including established standards for exams and homework. Responsibilities include preparing and grading assignments and exams, clearly communicating with students on course requirements, evaluation procedures, their academic progress, and maintaining accurate academic records with timely submission in accordance with published deadlines.

The student population of Contra Costa College (CCC) reflects its surrounding diverse communities. CCC is a proud Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and serves predominantly historically disadvantaged and under-represented student groups including African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, and Latinx students. CCC is situated in a socioeconomically diverse, resilient, and culturally vibrant community. We seek candidates who embrace our community, our student population, and our central work: strengthening West County by meeting our students where they are and helping them get to where they want to be.

We seek candidates who operate with a growth mindset, a strength-based approach centered on students, and a commitment to equity, especially concerning the elimination of barriers to college access, success, and completion. The ideal candidate will be eager to help construct and maintain a culture of continuous improvement in instructional effectiveness.

Posting Number: F01341

Location:

Contra Costa College

Salary Description of Position:
The Physics Program at Contra Costa College is seeking a part-time instructor to teach the first, and likely, the second Life Science Physics courses. Instruction will follow established course outlines and the department syllabus. The first semester covers topics from mechanics through introductory thermodynamics and includes four midterm exams and a comprehensive final. Instructors will have access to support resources, including Canvas course materials, prepared homework assignments, and laboratory manuals designed for use with existing equipment.

Other teaching opportunities may present themselves within the department, and pool applicants are encouraged to pursue those opportunities. The instructor is expected to adhere to department guidelines, including established standards for exams and homework. Responsibilities include preparing and grading assignments and exams, clearly communicating with students on course requirements, evaluation procedures, their academic progress, and maintaining accurate academic records with timely submission in accordance with published deadlines.

The student population of Contra Costa College (CCC) reflects its surrounding diverse communities. CCC is a proud Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and serves predominantly historically disadvantaged and under-represented student groups including African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, and Latinx students. CCC is situated in a socioeconomically diverse, resilient, and culturally vibrant community. We seek candidates who embrace our community, our student population, and our central work: strengthening West County by meeting our students where they are and helping them get to where they want to be.

We seek candidates who operate with a growth mindset, a strength-based…