Adjunct - Physics

Position Type:
Adjunct/Adjunct Faculty

Date Posted:
5/14/2024

Location:
Main Campus
Position Title: Adjunct - Physics

Department: Physics

Division: Mathematics & Sciences (MAS)

Employee Status: Adjunct (Fall, Spring, and or Summer Semesters)

Group: NA

Grade: Adjunct

FLSA: Non-Exempt

ICCB Classification: Teaching Faculty

Employment Notice: Rock Valley College does not offer sponsorship for employment-based visas for this position.


Reporting Relationships

Reports to: Dean of Mathematics & Sciences

Supervision Exercised: None


Job Summary
Teach assigned classes and perform activities related to classroom instruction.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Additional related duties may be assigned.


1. Teach lecture and lab components of various level Physics courses.


2. Utilize Rock Valley College's chosen Learning Management System (LMS) for all grading, assignments, communication and student records.


3. Plan course content and assign appropriate course work.


4. Select appropriate texts and teaching materials.


5. Meet classes at assigned times.


6. Instruct students in the proper use of lab equipment where appropriate.


7. See that equipment and/or labs are properly maintained where appropriate.


8. Maintain supply and equipment inventory where appropriate.


9. Participate in assessment of student learning.


10. Maintain student records, evaluate student progress, and assign grades.


11. Prepare course/class reports as required.


12. Attend required meetings (faculty, division, in-service training, etc.).


13. Keep informed on the latest research and journal articles.


14. Adhere to Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and any and policies or laws that govern higher education at Rock Valley College.


Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Minimum Qualifications


1. Master's Degree with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in Physics.


2. Education beyond the Master's level is desirable, a Ph.D. is preferred.


3. Teaching experience in college-level courses is preferred.


4. Commitment to the community college mission.


5. Interest in involvement in division and college initiatives.


Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee works indoors.


Physical Demands
Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:


While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk and hear.