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Adjunct Assistant Professor, Physics

Campus, IL · On-site

  • Retirement

Under general supervision, the Adjunct Assistant develops, prepares and teaches a variety of coursework consisting of applied, general, and analytical physics. Adjunct Faculty are employed on a term ...

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Adjunct Physics Professors are usually responsible for preparing and delivering lectures, developing course materials, designing assignments and exams, and holding regular office hours to support student learning. They may supervise laboratory sessions, assess student progress, and provide timely feedback on coursework. In addition, adjunct professors often collaborate with full-time faculty and departmental staff to ensure consistency across the curriculum. While workload can vary, adjuncts typically balance teaching responsibilities with other professional commitments, making time management an important aspect of the role.

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An Adjunct Physics Professor is a part-time or contract-based instructor who teaches physics courses at a college or university. They typically focus on teaching rather than research and may be responsible for preparing lectures, conducting labs, grading assignments, and assisting students. Adjunct professors often work on a semester-by-semester basis and may teach at multiple institutions. Their role provides flexibility but may lack job security and benefits compared to full-time faculty positions.

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Adjunct Assistant Professor, Physics

Santa Fe College

Gainesville, FL • On-site

Part-time

Retirement

Re-posted 11 days ago

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Job Description Summary
Each part-time faculty member reports to a chair or director, satisfies criteria for accreditation, possesses subject matter expertise, and has the following instructional and institutional responsibilities: • Designing courses, delivering instruction, evaluating student learning, and incorporating college-required technology. • Possessing subject matter expertise and engaging in ongoing professional development. • Maintaining effective communication within the College and the department or program.
Job Description
Salary is determined per the SF Salary Schedule.
Santa Fe College's Natural Sciences within the Academic Affairs division of Liberal Arts and Sciences provides pre-professional instruction to guide the development of the next generation of engineers, physicians, and scientists. The Natural Sciences Department also provides non-sciences majors with general education science courses to enable them to understand and appreciate the role of the sciences in daily life and the world community.
Under general supervision, the Adjunct Assistant develops, prepares and teaches a variety of coursework consisting of applied, general, and analytical physics. Adjunct Faculty are employed on a term-by-term basis and may be assigned teaching duties at SF's main Northwest campus or at any of the College's six educational centers. Course offerings within the Natural Sciences Department may be taught during the day, evening, or online, as well as taught using other distance learning formats.
Responsibilities and Duties
  • Plan, organize, and deliver instruction in didactic, laboratory and/or classroom settings to promote student success within a community college setting.
  • Support and promote the college and departmental missions centered on excellence in teaching and learning through quality instruction, curriculum enhancement, and service.
  • Collaborate with department chair, faculty, and peers to evaluate, revise, and develop curriculum to cultivate the mastery of course content.
  • Provide students with frequent, timely assessment of and clear feedback regarding academic performance.
  • Appropriately document student progress and maintain records including attendance, grading and student learning outcomes.
  • Proctor exams, participate in departmental meetings, as well as college task forces and/or committees as necessary.
  • Maintain appropriate office hours proportionate to the instructional assignment.
  • Provide service excellence through courteous, informed, accessible and professional engagement.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Reports to: Chair, Natural Sciences
Qualifications
Required: A minimum of a Master's Degree in Physics or a Master's degree with eighteen (18) graduate hours within the qualifying fields of Physics and/or Mathematical Physics is required. A criminal background check will be conducted.
Preferred: Relevant teaching experience within a community college setting is preferred.
General Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
The Adjunct Assistant must have the ability to deliver a high level of interactive customer service, develop and maintain collaborative relationships throughout the organization, communicate effectively and possess proficient computer skills, including familiarity with the Microsoft Suite of Office Applications. The successful applicant must be willing to work a flexible schedule at multiple sites, as well as demonstrate the ability to work well with students, faculty, and staff at all levels within a diverse, multi-cultural, collaborative environment.
If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.
Santa Fe College (SF) is committed to maintaining a work and educational environment that embraces diversity and where no member of the college community is excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or subject to discrimination in any college program or activity based on: their race, ethnicity, national origin, color, religion, age, disability, sex, pregnancy status, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, political opinions or affiliations, or veteran status. This commitment applies to employees, volunteers, students, and, to the extent possible, to third parties, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, and the general public. sfcollege.edu/eaeo
Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies or concerns about discrimination or harassment, including concerns about sexual harassment or sexual violence under Title IX, should be directed to: equity.officer@sfcollege.edu
Santa Fe College reserves the right to extend deadlines and/or not to offer advertised positions. Preference will be given to eligible veterans and spouses of veterans.

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