Physics Adjunct Faculty

Onondaga Community College•Syracuse, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Onondaga Community College, located in Syracuse, NY, is a college of the State University of New York (SUNY) system and one of 30 locally sponsored community colleges throughout New York State. Onondaga County is our sponsor. We offer two-year degree programs that serve as transfer opportunities to baccalaureate degree programs at four-year campuses or for direct entry to the workforce. We also offer certificate programs that can generally be completed in one year. Onondaga is a diverse educational learning community. We are committed to creating and maintaining an atmosphere where individuality is not only recognized - but encouraged - to contribute to the fabric of the campus environment. We continue to serve the educational and economic development needs of the region and proudly boast more than 40,000 alumni. The Chemistry and Physical Science Department at Onondaga Community College seeks Adjunct Physics instructors for day, evening, and/or weekend teaching assignments. Need varies by semester but is most commonly for instructors who are qualified to teach: * Non-Calculus-based General Physics (PHY 103 and PHY 104) * Calculus-based, Engineering Physics (PHY 105, PHY 205, and PHY 206) including topics such as Magnetism, Electricity, and Thermodynamics * Introductory Astronomy (SCI 103) Adjunct Physics instructors at OCC often are asked to teach both the lecture and laboratory components of a course, develop their own course materials (e.g. lecture materials, assignments, quizzes, and exams) with the guidance of Full-time Physics faculty, and must follow college-approved course outlines for each course. A typical semester teaching load may involve a lecture section that meets twice a week plus one or two associated lab sections that meet once a week (comprised of the same students from lecture).

Requirements

Master's degree (or higher) in a Physics (or a Related Field with 18 graduate-level credits in Physics) from an accredited college, university or foreign equivalency.
Computer skills to include knowledgeable use of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and PASCO interface software.
Proficiency in oral and written communications.
Ability to generate high-quality classroom materials.
Commitment to student success and academic excellence.

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching at the community college level.
Experience working with diverse populations of students, especially underrepresented students.
Professional employment experience in the field.
Bilingual in English and Spanish. English and other languages will be considered.

Responsibilities

Teach both the lecture and laboratory components of a course.
Develop own course materials (e.g. lecture materials, assignments, quizzes, and exams) with the guidance of Full-time Physics faculty.
Follow college-approved course outlines for each course.
Present information clearly and engagingly.
Lead class activities.
Facilitate student learning.
Guide students in hands-on, design, or technology management in the laboratory setting.