Adjunct Faculty - Physics

Grand Rapids Community College • Grand Rapids, MI • 4h ago

Department: Physical Science

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

The College is interested in seeking candidates to teach Physics in the Summer 2026 semester at our downtown campus.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for teaching and a commitment to student success, ensuring a high-quality learning experience for all students.

Adjunct needs are determined on a semester by semester basis, as are the number of sections offered each semester. GRCC classes are held at a variety of times, Monday through Saturday in different modalities such as Hybrid, Online & Virtual. For semester start and end dates, see GRCC's Academic Calendar.

Requisition ID: 1086

Employee Group:https://www.grcc.edu/faculty-staff/human-resources/employee-groups-resources/employee-groups/adjunct-faculty/adjunct-faculty-pay-rateshttps://www.grcc.edu/faculty-staff/human-resources/employee-groups-resources/employee-groups/adjunct-faculty

Schedule: Winter Semester

Compensation: https://www.grcc.edu/faculty-staff/human-resources/employee-groups-resources/employee-groups/adjunct-faculty/adjunct-faculty-pay-rates

Reports to: Associate Dean - School of STEM

Posting Opens: 02/24/2026

Posting Closes: Open until filled

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Teach GRCC course offering(s) in Physics

Perform tasks normally expected of adjunct faculty members:

Follow the required syllabus template.

Use the required textbook as determined by the department.

Meet classes during the time scheduled and for the appropriate length of time required by the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

State course outcomes clearly at the beginning of the course and state the criteria and procedures for evaluating student attainment of these objectives.

Promote an intellectually stimulating atmosphere in the classroom which is conducive to the attainment of high academic achievement and stated course outcomes.

Keep accurate student academic records.

Report grades by contractual deadline.

Make reasonable accommodations as approved by the Disability Support Services to meet students' needs and in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Follow College policy on the Family Educational Right to Privacy Act (FERPA).

Make all reasonable efforts to respond to communication in a timely manner and provide reasonable means for student access to course information.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Qualifications

Required:

Must have a completed Master's degree in Physics from an accredited college or university or a Master's degree in a related field with at least 18 graduate credit hours in Physics from an accredited college or university.

Preferred:

Teaching experience at a community college.

Experience working with adults from diverse backgrounds and with varying academic skills.

Skills

Demonstrated expertise in the subject area and a commitment to continuous professional development.

Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work effectively with a diverse student population and faculty team.

Proficiency in using instructional technology and learning management systems (e.g.,Gmail, Canvas, Blackboard).

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

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