Adjunct Instructor, Physics

Adjunct Instructor, Physics

Salary

$36.92 - $39.45 Hourly

Location

Durham, NC

Job Type

Adjunct Instructor (PT)

Job Number

26-27-00070

Division

Academics and Guided Career Pathways

Department

Mathematics and Physics

Opening Date

09/23/2026

Closing Date

6/30/2027 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Exempt

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Description

Do Great Things! Durham Technical Community College is hiring a Physics Adjunct Instructor in the Mathematics and Physics Department. The Adjunct Instructor is responsible for course preparation, delivery, grading, and records management. The Instructor will work closely with his or her Discipline Chair on matters related to and for the benefit of the Science and Math Department and its students. More specifically, and consistent with the terms and conditions of appointment as stipulated in the contract of employment.

Examples of Duties

• Teach all courses, as assigned, for the full duration of scheduled instruction

• Be fully prepared with a syllabus and instructional plans for each class session in accord with the stated objectives of the course

• Enforce academic policy and procedures at all times, and comply with institutional rules and regulations

• Maintain complete course and student records, reports, and forms

• Stay current with developments in the field of instruction

• Assume other necessary responsibilities and perform additional tasks as assigned by the chair, department dean, chief instructional officer, or president, in meeting the needs of the department, division, and college

• Assume responsibility for laboratory/classroom preparation, including maintenance and cleanup, and recommend, as necessary, appropriate laboratory supplies and equipment

Minimum Qualifications

A master's degree in Physics or a related field with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Physics.

Supplemental Information

• Thorough understanding of and commitment to the mission and philosophy of the North Carolina Community College System
• Demonstrated ability to use modern instructional technology (Microsoft Office, learning management systems, e-mail, Internet, student information databases, library research databases) and experience with Internet-based instruction
• Competence in oral and written communication skills necessary for effective teaching
• Ability to be organized, accurate, and punctual with paperwork and assigned tasks
• Sensitivity to the needs and expectations of students, colleagues, and community groups
• Ability to make presentations to small or large audiences
• Ability to establish and maintain effective, civil, and respectful communication and interpersonal relations throughout the college and the community
• Personal integrity, honesty, and the ability to maintain confidentiality
• Familiarity with OSHA standards as they apply to educational environments

Physical Demands: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. The physical and mental demands described as follows are representative of those that must be met by an employee in performing the essential functions of this job:

• Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time
• Ability to move between classrooms, buildings, and campuses
• Ability to express or exchange ideas
• Ability to lift, at times, 10 lbs.
• Good eye/hand dexterity

Normal Working Hours: Published meeting times, preparation, and grading for contracted courses

This position is not eligible for benefits. For more information, please visit Employee Categories and Benefits Eligibility.

01

Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?

• Less than High School
• High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
• Associate degree
• Bachelors degree
• Masters degree
• Doctorate degree

02

Do you have a Masters degree or Doctoral Degree in Physics or a related field with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Physics, OR are you currently enrolled in a Ph.D. program in Physics or a related field with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Physics?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have experience teaching this subject, or related subjects, at a university or community college?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Durham Technical Community College

Address 1637 East Lawson Street

Durham, North Carolina, 27703

Phone 919-536-7244-5101

919-536-7200

Website https://www.durhamtech.edu/