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Part-Time Physics Instructor (Pool)New River Community College • San Mateo, CA, US
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Part-Time Physics Instructor (Pool)

Part-Time Physics Instructor (Pool)

New River Community College • San Mateo, CA, US
22 hours ago
Job type
  • Part-time
Job description

Part-Time Physics Instructor (Pool)

FLSA Status : Exempt

Salary Schedule : Placement on the adjunct faculty salary schedule is based upon education and credited experience. Pending any course assignment, initial placement can range as follows : Lab Course (Salary Schedule HB) – $89.20 up to $130.94 per hour. Lecture Course (Salary Schedule AJ) – $103.85 up to $151.07.

Months Per Year : Semester assignments as needed

Mandated Reporter : Yes

Campus Security Authority : No

The duties below are representative of the duties of the classification and are not intended to cover all of the duties performed by the incumbent(s) of any particular position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the scope of work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this classification.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Teach college courses in physics
  • Assist in curriculum revisions and new course development
  • Consult with students during office and lab hours
  • Maintain expertise in current technologies
  • Serve as a member of the division and college committee
  • Perform other professional duties as required by contract and general institutional needs

Employment Standards (acquired through education, training, and / or experience)

Knowledge of :

  • Successful teaching techniques
  • And commitment to the role and purpose of the community college
  • Skills and Abilities

  • Recent successful experience in teaching or preparation to teach college-level courses in physics
  • Teach lecture and laboratory portions of courses
  • Use current technologies as they apply to the teaching of physics
  • Develop and use teaching methods that emphasize cooperation and collaboration, and engage students actively in learning, encouraging them to become independent, creative learners with higher-order thinking skills
  • Organize and explain materials in ways appropriate to students with different abilities, levels of preparation, and cultural experiences
  • Develop instructional learning outcomes and methods for assessing students' achievement of these outcomes
  • Organize and teach theoretical and practical applications of the subject matter in ways appropriate to students' abilities
  • Commitment to the SMCCCD goal of integrating writing skills across the curriculum
  • Job Requirements

  • Master's or above in physics, astronomy, or astrophysics OR Bachelor's in physics or astronomy AND Master's or above in engineering, mathematics, meteorology, or geophysics OR the equivalent (see below)
  • Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice both within and outside of the classroom.
  • Note : If you believe your degree, academic background, or professional achievements are equivalent to the stated minimum qualifications, please complete the Application for Equivalence - For Faculty Positions (you may choose more than one category), which is available as an option during the application submission process. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications as outlined above do not need to complete this form.

    Additional Information

    Safety : to promote a safe working and learning environment employees must report any unsafe working conditions or practices, as well as any near-miss incident to their supervisor.

  • Position is designated as a Mandated Reporter under the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
  • Position is a Responsible Employee under the Equity in Education Act and Title IX
  • Work Demands

    The environmental, physical, and mental demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

    Environmental : typical on-site office environment; in-person work expected with potential to participate in the District's telework program, as available.

  • Frequent hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and online
  • Comprehend speech at normal levels
  • Upper limb dexterity to operate computers and peripheral equipment
  • Vision sufficient for daily and frequent use of computers, databases, and written materials
  • Sitting for extended periods of time
  • Frequent bending at the waist
  • Physical presence at on-site locations
  • Communicate and interact with others
  • Observe and interpret people and situations
  • Learn and apply new information or skills
  • Perform highly detailed work on multiple concurrent tasks
  • Perform highly detailed work under changing priorities and deadlines on multiple concurrent tasks
  • Work with frequent interruptionsSelf-regulate emotion and behavior
  • Benefits

    Academic employees participate in the State Teachers' Retirement System (STRS), a defined-benefit retirement plan through the State of California or they may choose to participate in the STRS Cash Balance program or Social Security.

    EEO Statement

    San Mateo County Community College District is an Equal Opportunity, Title IX, and Section 504 employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. We seek to employ individuals who reflect our community's diversity of cultures, languages, and abilities.

    Our EEO Plan, grounded in Title 5 regulations, is developed and monitored by an EEO Advisory Committee, reviewed at least every three years, and supported by regular training for all members of selection and screening committees. We collect and analyze recruitment and retention data to measure progress and identify barriers.

    To apply : http : / / smccd.interviewexchange.com / jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=191738

    Closes : 6 / 30 / 2026

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