Position Summary
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is seeking an Adjunct Faculty, Physics & Astronomy instructor in our Department of General Education & Transfer. A part-time faculty member teaches students and facilitates learning in an assigned academic discipline. Part-time faculty are expected to maintain high standards of professionalism and high academic standards. Their primary focus is direct student teaching, preparation and assessment of instruction, and appropriate support of learners. As an academic…
professional, all faculty are expected to know and follow College policies and respect the academy. Faculty may be assigned a teaching schedule that includes any college location, and at times that meet student, program and college needs.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Successfully prepare, manage, and deliver course content in order to achieve course objectives, accommodate diverse learning styles, and meet student learning outcomes.
- Actively engage students and provide prompt, objective, respectful, and effective feedback.
- Communicate and follow the course syllabus content in accordance with directions provided and administrative guidance.
- Work collaboratively with the College's support services to identify and address the students' academic support needs.
- Utilize College technology for the delivery of instruction and completion of operational processes; this includes but is not limited to the College's learning management system, email and calendaring solution, document management system(s), student information system, and employee portals.
- Meet deadlines, including maintaining and submitting accurate class records, employee records/requests, and other assigned tasks.
- When applicable, ensure laboratories are appropriately stocked with required supplies and that equipment is in safe operating order.
- Facilitate a positive, student-centered, and professional environment among students, faculty, and staff.
Required Education/Experience
- Master's degree in Physics or a Master's degree in a related field with at least 18 semester hours of graduate work in Physics.
- Must be committed to the community college open-door philosophy and be a good team member.
Preferred Education/Experience/Skills:
