Adjunct, Physics/Astronomy Instructor Print Adjunct, Physics/Astronomy Instructor Salary Depends on Qualifications Location Main Campus, NC Job Type Part Time Division Arts and Sciences (Curriculum) Department Physics Opening Date 07/02/2025 FLSA Non-Exempt Job Vacancy Details Instructs students in physics/astronomy classes and coordinates and supervises activities in the physics lab. Performs related administrative
and recordkeeping duties. Interacts with and assists students in various areas. Reports to the Department Chair, Math/Physics. What You'll Do Teaches assigned courses in physics and/or astronomy. Performs related administrative and recordkeeping duties such as evaluating textbooks; preparing lesson plans, course syllabi, handouts, tests, etc.; gathering resources for class; duplicating materials and making
transparencies; conducting class; conducting critiques of students' work; grading assignments; maintaining files; etc. Prepares and/or completes various reports and forms related to classes including 10% reports, end-of-semester reports, grade reports, rolls, etc.Coordinates and supervises all activities in the physics/astronomy labs. Duties include storing and maintaining lab equipment, letting supervisor know when
new equipment and supplies are needed, setting up equipment and materials for lab sessions, developing and updating laboratory exercises, etc.Performs various student-related duties including advising students, assisting students with class registration, counseling with students, assisting students with career and study skills, providing help with job placement and contacts, writing letters of recommendation, etc.
Completes various student forms such as withdrawals, registration, drop/add, and credit by examination. Administers and scores "credit by exam" tests.Remains active in professional organizations and activities. Keeps abreast of newest research and technological advances relative to the teaching of physics/astronomy courses by reading professional journals and attending seminars, conferences, meetings, etc.Receives,
reviews, processes, files and/or submits a variety of documents and reports such as attendance report, room assignment sheets, grade sheets, evaluation forms, teaching schedule, professional development forms, annual objectives, various other forms, memos, and general letters of correspondence.Operates, utilizes, and maintains various types of equipment and supplies including computers, calculators, copier, printers,
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