Physics/Astronomy Adjunct Assistant Professor
The Los Rios Community College District is seeking qualified candidates for this part-time, temporary (Adjunct) faculty position. Adjunct positions are filled as needed through ongoing recruitment. Applicants are contacted and hired year-round for assignments based on college needs. Applications will be reviewed when posting closes.
The adjunct faculty member shall be responsible for the following: teaching assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean; helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content; assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge in their regular teaching field; continuing professional development; utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position; assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review; serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance including accreditation and student co-curricular activities; assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean; fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of an adjunct faculty member.
Position Salary Information:
Initial maximum salary placement is based on academic degree, upper/graduate level units earned, and/or related professional occupational experience per the Los Rios College Federation of Teachers Contract (Download PDF reader) (the initial maximum placement is Class V, Step 1). For more information on the step placement process, please click here.
Typical Duties
The instructional assignment may include, but is not limited to, teaching the following courses:
- PHYS 310 Conceptual Physics
- PHYS 350 General Physics
- ASTR 300 Introduction to Astronomy
- PHYS 411 Mechanics of Solids and Fluids
- PHYS 421 Electricity and Magnetism
- PHYS 431 Heat, Waves, Light and Modern Physics
To view a complete list of courses for this discipline, please visit the Programs and Majors webpage for the specific campus:
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