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Part-Time Physics Instructor; Pool

Job in San Mateo, San Mateo County, California, 94409, USA
Listing for: New River Community College
Part Time position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    University Professor, Academic
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 89.2 - 130 USD Hourly USD 89.20 130.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Part-Time Physics Instructor (Pool)

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…
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