Physics/Astronomy Instructor Pool-Part-Time
North Orange County Community College District
Position Number: 2016550FT
Location: Cypress College
Department: CC Science, Engineering, and Math
Percentage of Employment: Part-Time
Months of Employment:
Work Schedule: Varies
Job Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION
NOCCCD is now accepting applications for an Adjunct Physics/Astronomy Instructor at Cypress College!
Physics courses to teach may include:
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Physics 130, 201, 202 ,210, 211, 221, 222, 223.
Astronomy courses to teach may include:
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Lecture: Astronomy 116 and Laboratory Astronomy 117.
Primary Purpose:
PRIMARY PURPOSE
Duties and responsibilities as presented are intended to be representative and not restrictive. The District reserves the right to modify the assignment and allocation of duties in accordance with operational needs.
Working Relationships:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Special Requirements:
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
The award of all degrees must be verifiable on a legible transcript. If degree award date is not posted on transcript your application will be deemed incomplete and removed from consideration.
Grade cards will not be accepted in lieu of transcripts.
All degrees and course work used to satisfy the required minimum qualifications must be submitted and from accredited postsecondary institutions. See our website here regarding accredited postsecondary institutions.
Evaluations of foreign degrees and/or course work are required. See our website here for information regarding evaluation of foreign degrees.
Minimum Qualifications:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Masters in physics, astronomy or astrophysics
OR
Bachelors in physics or astronomy
AND
Masters in engineering, mathematics, meteorology or geophysics
OR
Possess a valid California teaching credential authorizing service in a community college in the appropriate subject matter area
OR
The equivalent. Equivalent qualifications may include related education, training, employment and professional experience that would be equal to the required degree(s) and experience in this field as determined by the District Equivalency Committee.
Commitment to diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff. The applicant must be able to demonstrate how these factors relate to the need for equity minded practices within the classroom.
Desirable Qualifications:
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Recent experience teaching lab-based physics courses within the last 5 years - either college, TA, or high school.
Detailed experience teaching physics courses, especially introductory classes, with innovative teaching practices supporting success and retention of women, students of color, and students with disabilities.
Working Conditions:
Salary Range: $1391.74 - $1527.30 per lecture unit rate, $1391.74 - $1527.30 per lab parity unit rate, $1113.42 - $1221.77 per lab unit rate
Open Date: 07/03/2025
Close Date: 07/02/2026
