Physics Adjunct Faculty
Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location: Other
Job Type: Adjunct Instructor
Division: Arts & Sciences
Description
Mid Michigan College seeks individuals who: value collegiality and mutual respect; use data in decision making; are innovative; are service minded; are goal oriented; strive to continually improve themselves and their work processes; are willing to collaborate and seek to add value in every interaction.
This position is responsible for teaching a range of courses in Physics (PHY) to students in the community college setting. This position holds accountability for instruction, student assessment, and evaluation of a diverse student population.
This position involves teaching psychology (PHY) courses to students at Reed City High School in Reed City, MI, and/or Shepherd High School in Shepherd, Michigan. An adjunct instructor is needed for the following sections for the winter 2026 semester:
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PHY.105.V01Z M, W, F12:30 - 1:42 PM Shepherd High School (and/or)
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PHY.101.V01Z T, TH 9:17-1032 AM Reed City High School
Examples of Duties
- Teach assigned courses.
- Develop and update syllabi, according to departmental course objectives, for courses assigned.
- Develops appropriate assessment tools to determine course effectiveness and ensures that student outcomes are achieved.
- Participate in the department’s assessment of student learning outcomes.
- Observe and assess student-learning competencies, providing timely feedback to students.
- Maintain and report appropriate classroom records: e.g., grades, attendance, etc.
- Work collaboratively with other departmental faculty on projects aimed at assessing and improving student learning.
- Hold office hours for assisting students.
- Participate in adjunct faculty development.
- Maintain regular communication with Library and Learning Services staff.
- Attend, facilitate, and/or lead departmental meetings and in-service programs within the department and college-wide.
- Adheres to departmental objectives, policies, procedures, and standards; recommends changes to departmental procedures as necessary to improve the efficacy of the Department.
- Support and serve as a role model for our mission, vision, and student service initiatives. Adhere to the policies, procedures, and compliance guidelines of the college.
- Supports and serves as a role model for our mission, vision, strategic, and service initiatives. Adheres to the organization’s policies & procedures and compliance guidelines.
- Per the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act),a federal consumer protection law, your job position entails functions that meet the definition of a Campus Security Authority (CSA). CSAs have a duty to report any crime to the College’s Clery Compliance Officer. This information may be disclosed to them directly, through third-party, or witnessed. As a CSA, you are required to complete annual training which is provided by the College. This training encompasses your role, responsibilities, and reporting obligations.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Typical Qualifications
Education, Certification, Licensure:
- Master’s degree in Physics or Applied Mathematics or
- Required Master’s degree and 18 graduate credits in a related field.
Experience:
- Two years of teaching experience; ideally at the community college level.
Supplemental Information
- Ability to translate educational and professional experience into the student learning environment.
- Ability to provide positive motivation and encourage student participation.
- Ability to keep up with new trends and developments in classroom technology.
- Effective planning, organizational, and communication skills.
- Written and computer skills needed to prepare course materials through teaching and learning software such as Moodle.
- Analytical skills to evaluate and report student learning outcomes.
