Adjunct Professor, Physics

Position Summary & Essential Duties

SUMMARY:
Under general supervision from the departmental chair, the incumbent teaches courses as scheduled, cultivates a healthy teacher-student relationship, and engages the students in active learning. The incumbent will make recommendations regarding curriculum changes, text selection, and content revision. The instructor will perform administrative aspects of instruction in a timely manner.

Qualifications (Required and Preferred)

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL AND WORK REQUIREMENTS (MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS):
Master’s Degree in Physics, or Master’s Degree in science-related field with 18 graduate semester hours in Physics.

PREFERRED:
Doctor’s Degree in Physics.
Additional 18 hours of graduate work in a second teaching field.
Experience in the community college academic environment.
Involvement in science education activities and science outreach.

CERTIFICATION OR LICENSES:
None

Job Duties and Responsibilities

The incumbent will:

• Cultivate healthy teacher-student relationships.
• Engage students in active learning.
• Develop clear and innovative syllabi and course material.
• Demonstrates professional written and oral skills in communications with students.
• Utilize advancements in technology to improve instructional methodology.
• Incorporates best practices.
• Maintain accessibility to students for advisement and consultation.
• Seek feedback to improve quality of teaching.
• Attend conferences, workshops, or programs to enhance professional growth.
• Participate in academic/professional organizations.
• Develop and implement innovative course content based on current pedagogy.
• Evidence a willingness to incorporate new concepts and theories to enhance professional growth.
• Integrate a diverse set of perspectives and ideas into course curriculum.
• Demonstrate innovative thinking to problem solve within the classroom, the department, and the institution.
• Demonstrate respect and professionalism with supervisors, colleagues, and students.
• Fosters collegiality within the department setting.
• Evidence timely completion of administrative aspects of instructional responsibilities.
• Participate in evaluation, recommendation, development, and/or revision of department instruction/curriculum.
• Contribute to growth of the college by active involvement on task forces or committees.
• Demonstrate participation in activities that contribute to the growth of the community.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
• Model computational and critical thinking skills in the classroom, committees, department, and the institution.

Professional Standards and Workplace Expectations

• Communicate respectfully, constructively, and supportively with co-workers, faculty, staff, students, and visitors across all forms of communication.
• Demonstrate commitment to the team by practicing punctuality, respecting deadlines, engaging in collaborative problem-solving, and maintaining honest communication.
• Build trusting workplace relationships by acting with integrity, courtesy, and professional responsibility, even during demanding production schedules.
• Proactively maintain technical proficiency by participating in approved training opportunities, reading job-related materials, and collaborating with peers.
• Meet all required standards of confidentiality. Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.
• Present a clean, professional appearance suitable for an educational environment with frequent students and community interaction, adhering to all safety wear standards.
• As a Temple College Employee, actively support the Caring Campus initiative by engaging in student-centered behavior commitments, providing responsive and accurate assistance to all internal and external community members, and embracing our core values of Excellence, Integrity, Community, and Respect.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities & Physical Demands

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design.
• Knowledge of teaching and instruction for individuals and groups.
• Knowledge of pedagogical practices relevant to discipline.
• Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and departmental strategies.
• Knowledge of the appropriate subject matter and the application of the subject matter for the respective discipline.
• Knowledge of standard lab practices and procedures.

SKILLS:

• Possess effective communication skills.
• Presentation skills.
• Computer and programming skills.
• Effective use of Microsoft and/or Google tools.

ABILITIES:

• Ability to provide effective teaching and instruction for individuals and groups.
• Ability to engage students in the learning process.
• Ability to enable positive student learning outcomes
• Ability to work with a diverse population.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

PHYSICAL EFFORT:
Primarily light physical activity is required with occasional lifting and manipulation of objects up to 25 pounds. Keyboarding and computer use. Use of Audio/Visual equipment or equipment in an instructional setting. Use of lab equipment.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is normally performed in an interior/office work environment. Travel to offsite centers may be required. Some field trips may be necessary.

WORK SCHEDULE:
Schedule to be determined by department chair in accordance with the Faculty Load Policy. Incumbent will be teaching face-to-face lectures and/or labs.

HOURS REQUIRED PER WEEK:
As determined by department chair.

TRS/ORP:
N/A

SUPERVISORY DUTIES:
None

REPORTS TO:
Departmental Chair

Not a Benefits Eligible Position.

**PAYROLL:**Employees are paid by direct deposit through the last working day of the month. Actual deposits are paid on the last working business day of the month. All benefit deductions are taken at that time.