Adjunct Instructor (TEMPORARY) Physics

Posting Number: F01341

Location: Contra Costa College

Salary:

Description of Position:

The Physics Program at Contra Costa College is seeking a part-time instructor to teach the first, and likely, the second Life Science Physics courses. Instruction will follow established course outlines and the department syllabus. The first semester covers topics from mechanics through introductory thermodynamics and includes four midterm exams and a comprehensive final. Instructors will have access to support resources, including Canvas course materials, prepared homework assignments, and laboratory manuals designed for use with existing equipment.Other teaching opportunities may present themselves within the department, and pool applicants are encouraged to pursue those opportunities.The instructor is expected to adhere to department guidelines, including established standards for exams and homework. Responsibilities include preparing and grading assignments and exams, clearly communicating with students on course requirements, evaluation procedures, their academic progress, and maintaining accurate academic records with timely submission in accordance with published deadlines.The student population of Contra Costa College (CCC) reflects its surrounding diverse communities. CCC is a proud Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and serves predominantly historically disadvantaged and under-represented student groups including African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, and Latinx students. CCC is situated in a socioeconomically diverse, resilient, and culturally vibrant community. We seek candidates who embrace our community, our student population, and our central work: strengthening West County by meeting our students where they are and helping them get to where they want to be. We seek candidates who operate with a growth mindset, a strength-based approach centered on students, and a commitment to equity, especially concerning the elimination of barriers to college access, success, and completion. The ideal candidate will be eager to help construct and maintain a culture of continuous improvement in instructional effectiveness.

Inquiries:

Mark Wong and Jon Celesia, APECS Dept. Co-Chairs mwong@contracosta.edu, jcelesia@contracosta.edu

Position Status: Temporary

EEO Job Category: Faculty & Other Instructional Staff

Employee Group: Part-Time Faculty

Department: C7009-Physical Science

Duties and Responsibilities:

Adjunct Faculty duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. providing instruction in accordance with established curriculum, course outlines and class schedules;

2. creating and maintaining an environment which emphasizes learning, encourages free discussion of ideas and critical thinking;

3. evaluating progress of students concerning educational matters and grades student work;

4. meeting with students outside of class;

5. maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics;

6. maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter areas;

7. fulfilling professional responsibilities of a part-time/temporary faculty member;

8. maintaining accurate academic records;

9. performing other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification-Education/Experience:

Understanding of and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff and faculty.EDUCATIONNote: Degrees must be from an accredited college/university. Transcripts must show degree(s) conferred.Master's in physics, astronomy or astrophysicsORBachelor's in physics or astronomyANDMaster's in engineering, mathematics, meteorology or geophysics OR

the equivalent.EQUIVALENCYIf you believe that you meet the minimum qualifications via equivalency, please fill out the Equivalency Petition in the application packet.

Desirable Qualifications:

Ideal candidates will possess extraordinary interpersonal skills, leadership qualities, a passion for teaching, and the ability to effectively communicate with students to help them achieve their educational goals.

Job Open Date: 06/27/2026

Job Close Date: 7/27/2026

Open Until Filled: No

Employment Begins: Fall 2026

# of Months: 5 months (1 semester)

To apply, visit: https://apptrkr.com/7273651

The Contra Costa Community College District does not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, age, sex, or sexual orientation. This prohibition against unlawful discrimination extends to any person who is perceived to have any of the above characteristics or who is associated with someone who has, or who is perceived to have, any of those characteristics.

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