Instructor, Physics - 10 month

Carteret Community College•Nc, NC

About The Position

Carteret Community College is hiring a 10-month Physics Instructor to teach physics and mathematics, collaborate with the Chair, and advise students in university transfer degree programs. The instructor provides curriculum and workforce continuing education instruction, designs and delivers learning activities, develops course materials and assessments, evaluates student performance, and maintains academic records. The role also includes student advising and mentoring, curriculum development and assessment, college service, professional development, and compliance with college, state, and accreditation requirements. The instructor works across classroom, office, laboratory, and virtual learning environments. Teaching may be assigned in face-to-face, online, blended, hybrid, hyflex, and remote-campus formats. Evening, weekend, off-campus assignments, and travel to off-campus sites may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Duties, responsibilities, conditions, working hours, and job title may be altered as necessary.

Requirements

Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution in Physics or a closely related discipline, with 18 graduate hours in Physics.
Proficiency in preparing, reviewing, and exchanging written, electronic, and visual materials related to instruction and college operations.
Effective oral and written communication in individual and group settings.
Competent use of instructional technology, learning management systems, computers, audiovisual equipment, and standard office equipment.
Ability to teach in multiple instructional modalities, including face-to-face, online, blended, hybrid, hyflex, and remote-campus environments as assigned.
Strong organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to collaborate with students, faculty, staff, and community partners.
Ability to remain stationary for extended periods and/or move across classrooms, offices, and physical and virtual campuses.
Ability to transport instructional supplies and equipment weighing up to 25 pounds occasionally.
A satisfactory background check is a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution with dual credentials of at least 18 graduate hours in both Physics and Mathematics.

Responsibilities

Teach curriculum and workforce continuing education courses as assigned, with a faculty workload consistent with full-time instructor expectations.
Design and implement meaningful instructional activities and facilitate student learning.
Create and maintain course syllabi, lesson plans, assessments, and instructional materials aligned with approved course outcomes and college standards.
Evaluate student performance promptly and consistently, maintain accurate academic records, and provide meaningful feedback.
Foster an inclusive, respectful, student-centered learning environment and incorporate critical thinking, research, information literacy, and written and oral communication skills into instruction.
Follow required laboratory regulations, including chemical inventory management; request course supplies and materials; and recommend appropriate equipment or technology.
Maintain regular office hours and assist students with academic concerns and course-related questions.
Advise and mentor students on academic progress, educational goals, transfer opportunities, and career pathways; refer students to campus resources as needed.
Support student retention, persistence, completion, and success initiatives.
Participate in developing, revising, and evaluating curriculum, course materials, and instructional resources.
Collaborate with faculty, academic leaders, and community members to ensure course quality and alignment with program, college, state, and community needs.
Participate in student learning outcomes data collection and analysis and use results to improve instruction and curriculum.
Ensure compliance with North Carolina Community College System curriculum standards and accreditation requirements.
Serve on department, division, and college committees and task forces as assigned; participate in employee meetings, convocations, and graduations.
Assist with student recruitment, orientation, registration, and retention activities, and support partnerships with schools, universities, and businesses.
Help achieve the college's mission, strategic goals, and initiatives.
Remain current in education and the discipline through scholarship and professional development; participate in required training and maintain qualifications and credentials.
Follow college policies, procedures, and regulations; submit grades, attendance records, and documentation accurately and on time.
Maintain confidentiality and support a safe, ethical, and professional educational environment.
Perform other duties as assigned to support the college's instructional mission and goals.