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Physics Adjunct Instructor

Fox Valley Technical College
Appleton, Wisconsin, US
$45 an hour
Part-time

Job Category

Adjunct Faculty

FVTC Worksite

Advanced Manufacturing Technology Center (AMTC), Appleton Main Campus, S.J. Spanbauer Aviation & Industrial Center

Hours Per Week

8.75

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Job Description Summary

Fox Valley Technical College is establishing a pool of qualified candidates to teach in the field of Physics.

FVTC adjunct faculty are dynamic partners for both students and the College. An adjunct instructor works with students beyond the classroom to ensure their success, models FVTC core values, and demonstrates commitment to excellence in program / course content and delivery.

An adjunct instructor can work effectively in a collaborative environment; is willing to innovate and change to meet evolving program and industry needs;

and demonstrates competency with use of technology that supports learning and teaching. Generally, an adjunct instructor will be hired to instruct specific open classes based upon the adjunct instructor’s qualifications and availability.

Job Description

Essential Job Functions

The duties listed below outline general expectations of adjunct faculty. Each program will have specific teaching assignments that will be developed at the time of hiring, based on the department’s needs.

Plan, develop, and implement appropriate instructional strategies, including alternative delivery strategies when appropriate.

Assist and advise students who have problems with assignments, tests, grades, course content, career concerns, and other academic matters.

Research, develop, and administer skills assessments before, during and after courses and services with an emphasis on evaluating student performance in courses taught by the instructor.

Promote student success through timely communication, growth-based feedback, and implementation of strategies that meet the needs of diverse learners.

Comply with college policies and directions regarding student testing record keeping, advanced standing, providing grades on a timely basis, maintaining office hours for student assistance and counseling, etc.

Meet professional expectations by maintaining professional currency and contributing to a collaborative culture across the College.

Attend division, department, and advisory committee meetings as requested.

Participate in appropriate staff development activities such as diversity awareness, technology training, etc.

Demonstrate a commitment to the college’s mission, vision, and values.

Qualifications, Training and Experience

Preferred candidates will have a Master’s degree in Physics or Physics Education, OR, a Master’s Degree with 18 graduate credits in Physics .

A Master’s degree AND the appropriate licensure in Physics is required

Prior teaching or training experience preferred.

Qualified per FVTC requirements at time of, and throughout employment as an instructor. Must also meet and maintain Higher Learning Commission (HLC) requirements, Faculty Quality Assurance Standards (FQAS), and / or other job specific licensing standards.

Essential Aptitudes, Skills, Knowledge and Personal Characteristics

The knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below outline general expectations of Adjunct Faculty. Each academic program will have specific content area expertise requirements that will be developed at the time of hiring, based on the department’s needs.

Knowledge of current educational methods and strategies, including learner-centered instruction, assessment, evaluation and collaborative techniques and strategies that address closing the gap in student access and achievement across race, gender and disability.

Skilled in the use of educational technology and alternative delivery methods.

Knowledge and ability to infuse multicultural perspectives into course content and delivery.

Skilled in communications and human relations with populations having diverse socio-economic and racial backgrounds, as well as individuals with disabilities.

Skilled in oral and written communications.

Ability to effectively interact with business and industry to establish partnerships and address needs.

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