Instructor of Physics

Instructor of Physics

Wharton County Junior College

Salary: $49,550.00 - $61,050.00 Annually

Job Type: Faculty Full Time

Job Number: 2509 F 051

Location: Sugar Land, TX

Department: Academic Instruction's Area

Closing: 1/9/2026 10:00 AM Central

The anticipated start date for this position is August 2026. Pay for this position is based on a 9-month contract working fall and spring semesters. Teaching location and hours are subject to change during employment with WCJC to meet department/division needs to ensure student success. The permanent responsibility of a faculty member is to provide the most effective instruction possible in his/her discipline.

Supervision is received from appropriate supervisor. The faculty member works to insure that his/her instruction is meeting the educational needs of students.

This position requires a minimum of a master’s degree in Physics or another discipline and a minimum of 18 graduate hours in Physics from a regionally accredited institution. This position is required to meet minimum requirements for teaching at the post‑secondary level set by the Southern Association of colleges and Schools, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, and accrediting agencies for individual programs if applicable.

A criminal background check is required. To be considered for this position, all qualified applicants must attach to their online application the following documents:

• Copy of college transcript(s) showing completion of a master’s degree (in Physics or another discipline) and a minimum of 18 graduate hours in physics.
• Curriculum Vitae/Resume
• Cover Letter

All documents must be attached to one online application to be considered. Please re‑open your application form to verify all documents are properly attached.

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