Instructor of Physics 9/10 Month (Tenure Track)
About The Position
Volunteer State Community College is hiring a tenure-track Physics Instructor for a 9- or 10-month appointment. The position delivers instruction in multiple formats, evaluates student learning, assesses course and program outcomes, and participates in service activities that support the College’s mission. Faculty work a minimum of 37.5 hours per week and are generally expected to teach 15 semester credit hours, plus additional in-person and virtual office hours as defined by College policy. The teaching load totals 28–32 semester credit hours across the Fall and Spring semesters. Courses may be offered in evening, weekend, off-campus, dual-enrollment, or distance-based formats as required. The anticipated start date is January 2027.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in the teaching discipline from a regionally accredited institution, or a master’s degree plus 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline from a regionally accredited institution.
- Knowledge and/or experience delivering effective instruction in asynchronous online, traditional on-ground, and hybrid formats.
- Ability to use a learning management system for course delivery and maintenance of course records.
- Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student population.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and technologies or software pertinent to the subject area of instruction.
Nice To Haves
- Collegiate-level teaching experience.
Responsibilities
- Teach 28–32 semester credit hours across the Fall and Spring semesters, generally teaching 15 semester credit hours and holding additional in-person and virtual office hours.
- Teach evening, weekend, off-campus, dual-enrollment, and distance-based courses as required.
- Provide appropriate and effective instruction and foster a supportive learning environment in and beyond the classroom.
- Participate in the development, evaluation, and review of programs and curricula, including assisting with or leading affiliation and accreditation efforts as applicable.
- Complete administrative duties, including required College trainings and timely submission of attendance reporting, progress reports, grades, survey responses, and other required information.
- Contribute to College service through student-focused service and mentorship, such as advising, career services, and student organization sponsorship, and through committee, taskforce, and project work.
- Support student recruitment and retention efforts as appropriate.
- Engage in regular professional development related to pedagogy and maintain current subject-matter expertise.
- Comply with College and Tennessee Board of Regents policies and guidelines.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability insurance; FSA/HSA.
- Wellness Incentive Program for employees enrolled in health insurance.
- Educational assistance, including fee waiver, spouse/dependent discounts, and tuition reimbursement.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Longevity pay.
- Retirement options including State of Tennessee Pension (TCRS), 401a, 401K with up to $50 per month match, 403b, and 457.
- 14 paid holidays per year.
- Annual leave, if applicable.
- Sick leave and Sick Leave Bank.
- State Employee Discount Program with over 900 merchants.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
