Instructor- Physics

Kentucky Community and Technical College System • Lexington, KY

2d • $4,098 - $5,123 • Onsite

About The Position

Teaches physics and astronomy lectures and laboratories to students, advises students, maintains office hours, provides internal service to the college as assigned, provides external service as a representative of the college, pursues professional development, and provides leadership where appropriate. The position requires flexibility of scheduling and may include online and in person instruction at regional campuses.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in physics.
• OR
• Master’s degree in any field AND 18 graduate semester hours in physics and/or astronomy.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience teaching at the college level preferred.
• Experience with Blackboard or other Learning Management Systems.

Responsibilities

• Teach transferable, non-majors/majors physics and astronomy lectures and labs.
• Set up labs.
• Develop syllabi, course materials, exams, student outcome assessment, etc.
• Use computer technology in lectures, laboratories, and online to enhance student learning.
• Work closely with physics and astronomy faculty members.
• Assist part-time instructors and substitute for absent instructors as needed.
• Adhere to all institutional policies and procedures.
• Maintain appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics.
• Participate in internal and external service within the division and the college.
• Engage in an appropriate level of professional development.
• Regular availability for students through office hours.
• Completion of any College/System required service and training.
• Ability to commute between various regional campuses as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned by the assistant dean or college leadership.

Benefits

• Exceptional health care, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family
• Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
• 403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
• Vacation/Sick Time
• Work-Life Balance
• 9.5 Paid Holidays
• 2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees