Physics Faculty - Full-time, tenure track

Grays Harbor College•Aberdeen, WA

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Grays Harbor College is hiring a full-time, tenure-track instructor in the physical sciences, expected to start in Fall 2027. The faculty member will teach algebra-based and calculus-based physics courses and their associated laboratory sessions. Depending on expertise and instructional needs, teaching may also include physical geology with laboratory, Earth science, or Computer Science. The annual teaching load is 44–46 hours, approximately 15 credit hours per quarter. The position includes academic advising, regularly scheduled office hours, outcomes assessment, committee service, and other duties as assigned. The instructor will develop and assess course learning activities, provide syllabi and learning resources, give timely feedback and grades, maintain accurate academic records and Canvas course pages using Universal Design strategies, and work with colleagues on curriculum, learning resources, and program outcomes. The role also involves shared governance, student education and career development, and professional development. The selected candidate will join a collaborative science division. Grays Harbor College serves Grays Harbor and Pacific counties from its campus in Aberdeen, Washington, and emphasizes student learning, equity-mindedness, inclusion, and faculty, staff, and student diversity. Salary placement on the 174 Day Contract schedule is based on education and experience at hire, with initial placement no higher than five years of service. Faculty positions are represented by the Grays Harbor College Federation of Teachers, Local 4984.

Requirements

Master’s degree in physics or a related field from an accredited college or university.
Demonstrated success teaching physics or related courses in a college environment.
Experience in curriculum development, instruction, and evaluation.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated success teaching physics in a community college.
Successful experience incorporating technologies into instruction, including online instruction.
Experience in outcomes assessment.
Experience working with diverse communities and supporting the success of students and staff from racial, ethnic, and gender backgrounds that are underrepresented.
Experience using culturally responsive teaching.
Experience working with guided pathways.

Responsibilities

Teach algebra-based and calculus-based physics courses and their corresponding laboratory sessions; teaching may also include physical geology, Earth science, or other areas of expertise such as Computer Science.
Maintain an annual course load of 44–46 hours, approximately 15 credit hours per quarter.
Hold regularly scheduled office hours for students.
Maintain an inclusive classroom environment that affirms diversity, equity, and inclusion and demonstrates understanding of historically disadvantaged populations and cultural relevance.
Develop, assign, and assess learning activities aligned with course and program learning outcomes.
Provide course syllabi at the beginning of each quarter and distribute or post appropriate learning resources.
Provide instructional feedback and assign grades in a timely manner.
Maintain and submit accurate academic records, including class rosters, no-show reports, grades, and course evaluations, by College deadlines.
Maintain course Canvas pages using Universal Design strategies.
Assess course outcomes to improve teaching and learning and connect those outcomes to program and institutional outcomes.
Collaborate with faculty on learning resources and technologies and, when appropriate, coordinate with science division faculty and the office of instruction to define or update program outcomes.
Participate in shared governance through committee service and department, division, and college meetings.
Support student education and career development through advising, guided pathways activities, and practices such as collaborative projects, global learning, and community engagement.
Participate in professional development to improve teaching and learning and remain current in the discipline.
Perform other duties as assigned.