Physics, Adjunct Faculty

Onondaga Community College, located in Syracuse, NY is a college of the State University of New York (SUNY) system and one of 30 locally sponsored community colleges throughout New York State. Onondaga County is our sponsor. We offer two-year degree programs that serve as transfer opportunities to baccalaureate degree programs at four-year campuses or for direct entry to the workforce. We also offer certificate programs that can generally be completed in one year.

Onondaga is a diverse educational learning community. We are committed to creating and maintaining an atmosphere where individuality is not only recognized - but encouraged - to contribute to the fabric of the campus environment. We continue to serve the educational and economic development needs of the region and proudly boast more than 40,000 alumni.

Job Description:

The Chemistry and Physical Science Department at Onondaga Community College seeks Adjunct Physics instructors for day, evening, and/or weekend teaching assignments. Need varies by semester but is most commonly for instructors who are qualified to teach:

Adjunct Physics instructors at OCC often are asked to teach both the lecture and laboratory components of a course, develop their own course materials (e.g. lecture materials, assignments, quizzes, and exams) with the guidance of Full-time Physics faculty, and must follow college-approved course outlines for each course. A typical semester teaching load may involve a lecture section that meets twice a week plus one or two associated lab sections that meet once a week (comprised of the same students from lecture).

Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree (or higher) in a Physics (or a Related Field with 18 graduate-level credits in Physics) from an accredited college or university or foreign equivalency. Related fields include:
  Astronomy, Biophysics, and Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong candidates will have some experience teaching at the community college level and working with diverse populations of students, especially underrepresented students.
• Professional employment experience in the field is also desired.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish. English and other languages will be considered.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Must have computer skills to include knowledgeable use of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and PASCO interface software.
• Show proficiency in oral and written communications with the ability to generate high-quality classroom materials.
• Demonstrate the ability to clearly and engagingly present information, lead class activities, and facilitate student learning.
• Have leadership abilities to guide students in hands-on, design, or technology management in the laboratory setting.
• Demonstrate commitment to student success and academic excellence.

Additional Information:

• Adjunct rate of pay for the 24/25 academic year is $1,440/credit hour. Classes will be assigned on an as needed basis dependent upon enrollment.
• Adjuncts are eligible to participate in the NYS Teacher's Retirement System.

Application Instructions:

• Please submit resume and cover letter that includes your availability for day, evening, and weekend courses at time of application.
• Attach unofficial transcripts from highest degree earned in Physics on application.
• The three (3) references listed on the application must be professional references, and one of those must be a current or previous supervisor. Finalists will be contacted prior to reference checking.
• Offers are contingent on the completion of a post-offer background check, and official transcripts are required upon hire.