Part-Time Physics Instructor; Pool

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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 per hour.

Months Per Year: Semester assignments as needed.

Mandated Reporter: Yes

Campus Security Authority: No

• 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

• Successful teaching techniques
• Commitment to the role and purpose of the community college

• 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

• 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
• Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff as these factors relate to equity‑minded practice both within and outside of the classroom.
• Degree equivalence indicated by having a degree with similar content and coursework, established through analysis of transcripts and coursework
• Professional achievement equivalence demonstrated through evidence of outstanding professional achievement and/or substantial training in the requested field

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

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.

• 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 interruptions
• Self‑regulate emotion and behavior

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

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.

Closes: 6/30/2026