Adjunct - Physics

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Main Campus - 1701 E Front Street, Traverse City
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 2025-00480
Division: Educational Services
Department: Physics
Opening Date: 12/15/2025
Closing Date: 8/28/2026 8:00 AM Eastern


Summary & Qualifications:
Summary

This adjunct faculty member is responsible for teaching physics courses in the Science Department.

The instructor may assist in the development and revision of courses as needed. The adjunct faculty member is a member of the professional teaching staff that is responsible for effectively implementing the mission of NMC and the Science/Math discipline. May include teaching nights, weekends, and/or online instruction.

Qualifications

Required:

• Master's degree in physics

- OR -

• Master's degree in related scientific field with 18 graduate credit hours in physics
• Proven teaching experience

Preferred:

• Teaching experience at the college level

Essential Responsibilities
(Visit our to see the NMC Adjunct Resource Guide for further details.)

Specifically, adjunct faculty have these responsibilities; other duties may be assigned.

Teaching Responsibilities

When teaching any courses including but not limited to online, accelerated, livestream, hybrid and face-to-face formats, the adjunct instructor will meet the responsibilities of adjunct faculty in the areas of Curriculum, Teaching Effectiveness, and Professional Qualities and Abilities. Adjunct faculty are encouraged to participate in Professional Development and in areas that Support of College and Community Initiatives.

Teaching Effectiveness

• Compiles, administers, and grades examinations and other learning activities
• Uses current and emerging technologies in distance learning and in the classroom; conducts classroom research with classroom assessment techniques
• Listens to students and coaches them to actively participate in the learning process
• Uses a variety of assessments to promotes student demonstration of learning through exams, discussions, debates, presentations, simulations, and/or debriefings
• Provides a course syllabus to the students that includes the College Syllabus information outlined in Moodle
• Maintains and regularly updates Moodle gradebook and/or other electronic grading systems

Faculty Professional Development

• Continually engages in learning and scholarship in the area of specialization as time allows

Support of College, Community Initiatives

• Meets requirements for the adjunct review process
• Is fully committed to the mission and values of Northwestern Michigan College

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Adjunct Faculty General Responsibilities

• Attend and comply with all HR required Faculty member training
• Report grades by college deadlines
• Keep accurate student academic records
• Meet classes during the time scheduled and for the appropriate length of time
• Make reasonable accommodations as approved by Disability Support Services to meet students' needs in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities (ADA)
• Follow College policy on the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
• Respond to requests including, but not limited to Academic Chairs, Department Heads, committee chairs, and the Records Office in a timely and thorough manner
• Meet requirements of the Adjunct Performance Review Processs in a timely manner and with the intention of maintaining teaching effectiveness, professional development, and support of College/ community initiatives
• Assess student learning outcomes and make improvements based on the assessment results
• Develop and distribute course syllabi for each course taught to each student that follows the approved course syllabus criteria template
• Develop and maintain course outlines which are reviewed and approved annually by the faculty supervisor or her/his designee.
  • Timely completion of all Teaching Observations (see earlier explanations of requirements). A-1st year only)
  • Provide class time for the college's student feedback forms via Evaluation Kit or similar software forms if necessary to meet the colllege's student response rate standard

Adjunct Faculty are encouraged to:

• Attend Commencement
• Attend Opening Conferences and other NMC employee meetings
• Attend the three NMC Professional Development Days per academic year
• Participate in activities designed to promote attainment of the College vision and its mission

Non-Teaching Responsibilities

• Complete college reporting requirements that are due after the conclusion of the instructional period
• Develop curriculum for their courses in preparation for the coming academic year
• Make a reasonable effort to participate in college and committee meetings
• Monitor and respond to college communications in a timely manner

Work Environment
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, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to comprehend and apply principles of advanced calculus, modern algebra, and advanced statistical theory. Ability to work with concepts such as limits, rings, quadratic and differential equations, and proofs of theorems.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, musical notes, etc.,) in its most difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have mastery or ability to learn software or computer skills including integration of Database software; Internet software; Spreadsheet software; multiple Word Processing software; Data Analysis (SPSS, Snap) and Presentation software. Must have ability to convert data and statistics to graphics.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, including setting up and running labs as well as teaching in the classroom, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Additional Information


This position may be hired through a third party staffing agency Edustaff. If hired you may be required to complete the onboarding requirements of both NMC and Edustaff.

• Adjunct faculty are eligible to receive tuition benefits during the following academic year based on the contacts taught in the previous academic year.
• Free admission to the Dennos Museum Center AND 10% off in the museum gift shop
• Discount in the NMC Bookstore (Excludes textbooks)

01


How many years of teaching or training experience do you have?

• None
• Less than 2 years
• 2 to less than 3 years
• 3 to less than 5 years
• 5 to less than 7 years
• 7+ years

02


Do you have a Masters Degree in Physics or a masters degree in a related field with at least 18 graduate credits in physics?

• Yes, I have a masters degree in physics
• Yes, I have a masters degree in a different area of science with at least 18 graduate credits in physics
• No, I do not have a masters degree

Required Question