Instructor, Physics

Pensacola State College • Pensacola, FL

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join the PSC family and connect with accomplished and diverse colleagues who inspire and innovate students and transform lives and futures. Along with helping our students reach their goals, Pensacola State makes career fulfillment a reality. The Physics Instructor position is a 9-month, tenure-track faculty position with an anticipated start date of August 2026. The successful candidate will teach a variety of physics courses including Introductory Physics, Algebra-Based Physics, Calculus-Based Physics, Physics Labs, and other Physical Science courses such as Descriptive Astronomy or Meteorology as assigned. The position requires the effective teaching and advising of diverse students, excellent oral and written communication skills, and a commitment to the comprehensive state college mission. In addition, the instructor will prepare course plans and materials, effectively deliver subject matter content, monitor student attendance and progress, participate on departmental and College committees, participate in curriculum development, support activities that foster retention, participate in the selection of textbooks, perform the assessment of student learning outcomes, and take part in other service and professional development activities. Multiple campus, day, evening, and distance learning teaching assignments are possible.

Requirements

• Graduation from an institution that holds accreditation recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and approved by the College with a master’s degree in Physics or Physical Sciences or a closely related field with at least 18 graduate credit hours in Physics.
• Successful results of a criminal background check are required.
• Pursuant to College policy, it is an employment eligibility requirement for an applicant to meet the requirements of § 435.04(2), Florida Statutes, related to background investigations.
• Any person failing to meet the requirements of the statute will be deemed not qualified to hold employment in this position.
• A Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) approved background check will be conducted on every successful candidate as a condition of employment, and any person who fails to disclose any adverse information contained in the background investigation at the time of submitting the employment application will be disqualified from employment.

Nice To Haves

• Graduation from an institution that holds accreditation recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and approved by the College with a doctoral degree in Physics.
• Post-secondary teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach a variety of physics courses including Introductory Physics, Algebra-Based Physics, Calculus-Based Physics, Physics Labs, and other Physical Science courses such as Descriptive Astronomy or Meteorology as assigned.
• Effective teaching and advising of diverse students.
• Prepare course plans and materials.
• Effectively deliver subject matter content.
• Monitor student attendance and progress.
• Participate on departmental and College committees.
• Participate in curriculum development.
• Support activities that foster retention.
• Participate in the selection of textbooks.
• Perform the assessment of student learning outcomes.
• Take part in other service and professional development activities.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Hospitalization insurance
• Supplemental insurance benefits through the State of Florida’s Group Insurance Program
• Membership in the Florida Retirement System
• Wellness program participation
• Tuition waivers
• Educational opportunities
• Paid sick leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level