Physics / Astronomy Instructor- 9 month

Physics / Astronomy Instructor- 9 month

Salary

$4,800.00 Monthly

Location

Flat Rock, NC

Job Type

Full-time Faculty- 9 Month

Job Number

26-252

Division

Instruction

Opening Date

09/24/2026

Closing Date

10/4/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Exempt

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Description

Sustain high quality teaching performance in Physics and Astronomy discipline including appropriate course loads. This load may include seated, hybrid, and online classes with day and evening course assignments which may include courses at any campus location or at any area high school. Physics instruction is required, preferred that the candidate is also qualified to teach astronomy and/or math (18 graduate hours in subject area needed).

Examples of Duties

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Maintain mastery and currency in the field.
• Market, recruit, and retain students in all college programs
• Advising students in the areas/programs assigned.
• Perform record-keeping functions in the areas of assessment, attendance, and student performance in an accurate and timely manner.
• Ensure compliance and confidentiality with all policies and procedures of the College, NC Community College System, and applicable State and Federal agencies.
• Responsible for the physics and astronomy lab spaces, including maintaining equipment, ordering supplies, and lab safety.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate in a wide variety of extra-curricula committee and campus support functions to include: scholarships, grants, campus marketing, accreditation, inter-institutional and system cooperative programs.
• Program planning and support of Institutional Effectiveness plan. Participates in assessment efforts to ensure student learning outcomes in courses taught are developed and assessed, and assessment activities related to program learning outcomes to ensure prompt reporting on related PLO maps.
• Maintain working relationships with all college employees while at the same time demonstrating sensitivity to and respect for a diverse population.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education: Must have Master's Degree in Physics, Astronomy, or a master's degree in a closely related field with 18 graduate hours in the discipline.

Experience: A minimum of two years of teaching experience, or relevant professional experience in a workplace setting or demonstrated instructional/teaching environment.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong personal and professional integrity, work-ethic and a commitment to safety.
• Student-centered mindset.
• Solution-centered mindset, works well in a team setting.
• Team player who contributes to a positive environment and a department workplace emphasizing institutional core values.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English.
• Demonstrate proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite or similar products, database systems, College email and website, and other computer applications associated with the position.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive and collaborative working relationships with community organizations, high school partners, college staff, and the general public.
• Flexible schedule- is available in the evenings and on weekends as needed.

Additional Information

Physical Demands:

The ability to perform all duties associated with the position including, but not limited to lifting, prolonged standing, sitting, bending, stooping, and operating or performing work with associated tools and machines.

General Benefits

State Health Plan

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

To learn more details, visit our benefits page.

Supplemental Benefits

Cancer Benefits: Colonial Life Accident Benefits: Colonial Life

Medical Bridge Benefits: Colonial Life Dental Insurance: Sun Life

Vision Insurance: Superior Disability Benefits: Colonial Life Critical Illness Benefits: Colonial Life

Telemedicine (Direct Billing Only): Call A Doctor Plus

Identity Theft Shield & Life Events Legal Plan (Direct Billing Only): Legal Shield

Pet Insurance (Direct Billing Only): Nationwide

Life Insurance

• Term Life Insurance: Colonial Life
• Whole Life Insurance: Colonial Life
• Group Term Life Insurance: Colonial Life

Sustainable Campus

We Recycle!

The College recycles aluminum, glass, paper, cardboard, and plastics. (#1-5)

As a certified Bee Campus we are committed to raising awareness of the important role pollinator's play in our communities and to creating pollinator friendly habitats on our campus.

You will find water bottle filling stations in every building!

"Adopt a Highway" events take place each year for employees to volunteer.

Employee Wellness Program

The purpose of the Wellness Committee is to coordinate the College's wellness program and plan wellness activities for College employees.

All employees are encouraged to participate in the monthly Wellness events put on by our Wellness Committee. Full-Time employees will be awarded wellness points as well as prizes for Wellness activities they participate in throughout the year. The employee with the most points earned at the end of the year will win the Wellness Award along with a monetary prize.

Enjoy your Holidays Off

Labor Day

Veterans Day

Thanksgiving Holiday: 2 days-Thursday and Friday

Christmas Holidays: December 24th-December 31st

New Year's: January 1st

Martin Luther King

Easter Holiday- Good Friday

Memorial Day

Independence Day

Summer Time Schedule

Enjoy a 3 Day weekend during the Summer! The summer 4 - day work week will begin in May and will end in July. The hours of operation will be 7:30 am - 5:30 pm Monday - Thursday. Off on Friday!

• Scheduled days off may differ depending on position*

01

Do you have a minimum of two years teaching experience, or relevant professional experience in a work-place setting or demonstrated instructional/teaching environment?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a Master's Degree in Physics, Astronomy, or a master's degree in a closely related field with 18 graduate hours in the discipline?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Blue Ridge Community College

Address Blue Ridge Community College, 180 W Campus Dr

180 W Campus Dr

Flat Rock, North Carolina, 28731

Phone 8286941725

Website https://www.blueridge.edu/