Adjunct Faculty - Physics
This job is a part time, non-benefited, FLSA exempt position in the Basic Science Division that reports to the Dean of Education.
Salary: Targeted salary is paid in a lump sum based on contact hours taught.
Minimum Qualifications (Job Code 10317)
Doctorate or Master’s degree in Science or a related field OR a Master’s degree with at least 18 semester hours or 30 quarter hours in the discipline or related field.
Preferred Qualifications:
In addition to the minimum qualifications, Postsecondary teaching experience.
Job Description Summary:
Prepares and delivers lecture and/or lab course material in both face to face and hybrid formats. Evaluates students’ progress in attaining goals and objectives. Prepares and maintains all required documentation and administrative reports. Displays a high level of effort and commitment to performing work; operates effectively within the organizational structure; demonstrates trustworthiness and responsible behavior. Accepts direction and feedback from supervisor and follows through appropriately. Assists with recruitment retention and job placement efforts. If offered a position, employees in this department must complete the Hazardous Materials Training annually.
Duties/Responsibilities: |
Percentage of Time: |
Prepares lesson plans for classroom instruction for specified courses. · Delivers effective individualized programs of instruction to class members. · Ensures adherence to technical college and safety requirements in classrooms and labs by following established procedures. · Correctly assesses the educational needs and class progress of students. · Selects and obtains appropriate educational materials for courses. · Prepares reports on the current status of students in the program indicating whether performance is aligned with performance indicators, program goals and progress schedule. · Ensures consistency in syllabi, lesson plans, tests, and other appropriate materials. |
35% |
Develops program and course outlines, goals and objectives. · Prepares appropriate curricula, including non-traditional content and methods to achieve objectives and goals of students. · Follows designated and approved lesson plan(s) using appropriate techniques and aids. |
10% |
Evaluates students' progress in attaining goals and objectives.
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20% |
Requests and maintains supplies and equipment as needed for instruction.
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1% |
Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by attending staff development training, workshops, seminars and conferences and by reading professional literature in the related vocational field.
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4% |
Ensures safety and security requirements are met in the training area.
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10% |
Meets with students, staff members, and other educators to discuss students' instructional programs and other issues impacting the progress of the students.
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1% |
Displays a high level of effort and commitment to performing work; operates effectively within the organizational structure; demonstrates trustworthiness and responsible behavior.
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14% |
Performs other duties as assigned in the fulfillment of the needs, philosophy, and purpose of Gwinnett Technical College. |
5% |
Physical Demands: |
Frequency (N)Never, (O)Occasionally or (C)Constantly |
Requires operation, access, or control of financial resources. |
N |
Requires having a P-Card. |
N |
Driving is a responsibility of this position. |
O |
This position will have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care. |
O |
This position will have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications). |
C |
This position is a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods with or without reasonable accommodation. |
O |
This position requires moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another with or without reasonable accommodation. |
O |
This position requires the ability to adjust or move objects up to 15 pounds in all directions with or without reasonable accommodation. |
C |
This position requires the ability to repeat motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers with or without reasonable accommodation. |
C |
This position requires the ability to operate machinery and/or power tools with or without reasonable accommodation. |
O |
Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment with or without reasonable accommodation. |
O |
Noisy environments. |
O |
Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation. |
O |
Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation. |
O |
Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more with or without reasonable accommodation. |
N |
Work in outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind. |
N |
Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned. |
C |
Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). The TCSG State Board prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual’s age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status (“protected status”). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any TCSG program or activity because of the individual’s protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual’s protected status, except the preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.
Gwinnett Technical College is an equal opportunity employer. All employment processes and decisions, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and tenure shall be free of ideological tests, affirmations, and oaths, including diversity statements. The basis and determining factor for such decisions should be that the individual possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the role, and is believed to have the ability to successfully perform the essential functions, responsibilities, and duties associated with the position for which the person is being considered. At the core of any such decision is ensuring the institution’s ability to achieve its mission and strategic priorities in support of student success. The following person has been designated to manage inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Lisa Richardson, Title IX, and Section 504 Coordinator, 5150 Sugarloaf Parkway, Building 100/A, Room 515, Lawrenceville, GA 30043, 678-226-6691, LRichardson@GwinnettTech.edu.