Adjunct Instructor - Physics

Kilgore College•Kilgore, TX

About The Position

This is a nine-month faculty position. Expectations for this position may include the following: teach in afternoons and/or evenings (non-peak times); teach on the Kilgore campus; develop and teach web classes; develop and teach hybrid or blended classes; and use instructional technology in the classroom. Responsibilities: Develop, implement and facilitate the instruction process relating to Physics. Manage classrooms, labs, and facilities to ensure students’ learning needs are met Work closely with other faculty and advisory committees to ensure that course offerings and degree plans remail relevant to the community. Keep abreast of developments in the discipline and in instructional methodology. Support and participate in appropriate professional development programs and activities. Support and adhere to the academic policies and procedures of the college, the division, and the department. Interpret college policies for students in a positive manner. Develop, maintain, and follow syllabi for courses. Participate with appropriate administration in the development of guidelines for classroom management. Participate in advising, registration, and graduation as needed. Communicate with the appropriate chair and/or dean as to the need for instructional materials, equipment, and professional development. Maintain a harmonious and collegial relationship with other members of the faculty and staff. Maintain professional conduct and appearance. Administer student appraisals of courses in compliance with college policy. Attend necessary conferences and seminars to remain current in the field. Represent Kilgore College through involvement in college and community activities. Serve on various departmental, divisional, and/or college committees. Expectations for this position may include the following: teach in afternoons and/or evenings (non-peak times); teach dual credit classes in high schools; develop and teach web classes; develop and teach hybrid or remote classes; and use instructional technology in the classroom. All full-time faculty are required to complete online course certification through the KC Faculty Innovation Center within their first year of employment. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

A master’s degree or higher with at least 18 graduate hours in Physics from an accredited institution.
Have a demonstrated ability to interact with a diverse, multicultural student population.
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, excellent computer skills, be well organized and thorough, be able to work well with little supervision, and a demonstrated commitment to the community college philosophy of education.

Nice To Haves

Preference will be given to applicants with related work experience and previous teaching experience.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement and facilitate the instruction process relating to Physics.
Manage classrooms, labs, and facilities to ensure students’ learning needs are met
Work closely with other faculty and advisory committees to ensure that course offerings and degree plans remail relevant to the community.
Keep abreast of developments in the discipline and in instructional methodology.
Support and participate in appropriate professional development programs and activities.
Support and adhere to the academic policies and procedures of the college, the division, and the department.
Interpret college policies for students in a positive manner.
Develop, maintain, and follow syllabi for courses.
Participate with appropriate administration in the development of guidelines for classroom management.
Participate in advising, registration, and graduation as needed.
Communicate with the appropriate chair and/or dean as to the need for instructional materials, equipment, and professional development.
Maintain a harmonious and collegial relationship with other members of the faculty and staff.
Maintain professional conduct and appearance.
Administer student appraisals of courses in compliance with college policy.
Attend necessary conferences and seminars to remain current in the field.
Represent Kilgore College through involvement in college and community activities.
Serve on various departmental, divisional, and/or college committees.