Adjunct Assistant Professor, Physics (Natural Sciences)

Santa Fe College Employees•Gainesville, FL

About The Position

Santa Fe College’s Natural Sciences department, within the Academic Affairs division of Liberal Arts and Sciences, provides pre-professional instruction for future engineers, physicians, and scientists, as well as general education science courses for non-science majors. Under general supervision, the Adjunct Assistant Professor develops, prepares, and teaches physics coursework. The position requires flexibility to teach during the day, evening, or online, including through other distance-learning formats.

Requirements

A master’s degree in physics; or a master’s degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours in any combination of physics, mathematical physics, biomechanics, engineering, exercise physiology, kinesiology, and medical physics.
A professional degree such as an MSN, MD, DC, or another advanced clinical degree from a nationally accredited institution may fulfill the degree requirement.
Ability to work successfully in a multicultural environment.
Ability to adapt to change and remain flexible and supportive in a rapid-growth environment.
Analytical, problem-solving, critical-thinking, and judgment skills.
Effective professional communication skills.
Ability to provide prompt and courteous customer service to students and faculty, including helping students with limited computer skills.
Integrity, professionalism, civility, and a high degree of ethics.
Organization and time-management skills.
Relationship-management skills and ability to provide high-quality interactive service.
Ability to set and exceed established targets.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and/or relevant position software.
Accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to organize, coordinate, manage, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
Successful completion of a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

Relevant teaching experience in a community college setting.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and deliver instruction in didactic, laboratory, and/or classroom settings to promote student success in a community college setting.
Support the college and departmental missions through quality instruction, curriculum enhancement, and timely service.
Collaborate with the Chair, faculty, and peers to evaluate, revise, and develop curriculum that cultivates mastery of course content.
Demonstrate technological literacy and innovation in delivering instruction.
Work collaboratively as part of a cohesive academic team.
Assist with implementing college policies, objectives, and functions in accordance with the college’s philosophy, mission, strategic initiatives, and procedures.
Participate in departmental meetings and collegewide committees as needed.
Provide students with frequent, timely assessments and clear feedback about academic performance.
Document student progress and maintain records, including attendance, grades, and student learning outcomes.
Develop methods to assess fairly and accurately students’ progress toward stated learning outcomes and objectives.
Maintain appropriate office hours proportionate to the instructional assignment.
Protect the privacy and security of student records and other sensitive information in accordance with applicable regulations, policies, and procedures.
Comply with college rules, procedures, guidelines, and laws and regulations governing public employees, including requirements concerning document retention and destruction, FERPA, and confidentiality.
Provide courteous, informed, accessible, and professional service.
Perform other duties as assigned.