Physics Adjunct Faculty

Onondaga Community College located in Syracuse NY is a college of the State University of New York (SUNY) system and one of 30 locally sponsored community colleges throughout New York State. Onondaga County is our sponsor. We offer two-year degree programs that serve as transfer opportunities to baccalaureate degree programs at four-year campuses or for direct entry to the workforce. We also offer certificate programs that can generally be completed in one year. Onondaga is a diverse educational learning community. We are committed to creating and maintaining an atmosphere where individuality is not only recognized - but encouraged - to contribute to the fabric of the campus environment. We continue to serve the educational and economic development needs of the region and proudly boast more than 40000 alumni.

The Chemistry and Physical Science Department at Onondaga Community College seeks Adjunct Physics instructors for day evening and/or weekend teaching assignments. Need varies by semester but is most commonly for instructors who are qualified to teach:

• Non-Calculus-based General Physics (PHY 103 and PHY 104)
• Calculus-based Engineering Physics (PHY 105 PHY 205 and PHY 206) including topics such as Magnetism Electricity and Thermodynamics
• Introductory Astronomy (SCI 103)

Adjunct Physics instructors at OCC often are asked to teach both the lecture and laboratory components of a course develop their own course materials (e.g. lecture materials assignments quizzes and exams) with the guidance of Full-time Physics faculty and must follow college-approved course outlines for each course. A typical semester teaching load may involve a lecture section that meets twice a week plus one or two associated lab sections that meet once a week (comprised of the same students from lecture).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters degree (or higher) in a Physics (or a Related Field with 18 graduate-level credits in Physics) from an accredited college university or foreign fields include: Astronomy Biophysics and Engineering (Civil Mechanical Electrical Aerospace)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong candidates will have some experience teaching at the community college level and working with diverse populations of students especially underrepresented students.
• Professional employment experience in the field is also desired.
• Bilingual in English and and other languages will be considered.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Must have computer skills to include knowledgeable use of Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel and PowerPoint) and PASCO interface software.
• Show proficiency in oral and written communications with the ability to generate high-quality classroom materials.
• Demonstrate the ability to clearly and engagingly present information lead class activities and facilitate student learning.
• Have leadership abilities to guide students in hands-on design or technology management in the laboratory setting.
• Demonstrate commitment to student success and academic excellence.

• Adjunct rate of pay for the 26/27 academic year is $1527/credit hour. Classes will be assigned on an as needed basis dependent upon enrollment.
• Adjuncts are eligible to participate in the NYS Teachers Retirement System.

• Please submit resume and cover letter that includes your availability for day evening and weekend courses at time of application.
• Attach unofficial transcripts from highest degree earned in Physics on application.
• The three (3) references listed on the application must be professional references and two of those must be a current or previous will be contacted prior to reference checking.
• Offers are contingent on the completion of a post-offer background check and official transcripts are required upon hire.

Please note: If hiredofficial transcripts will be required.

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