Adjunct Assistant Professor of Physics

Johnson County Community College

Position: Adjunct Assistant Professor of Physics

Department: Academic Affairs

Type of Position: Adjunct Faculty

Exemption Status: Exempt

Work Schedule, Hours per week: Varies depending on department needs.

Opportunity for hybrid schedule: No

Starting Salary Range: AJCR $1,208-$1,344 per credit hour and in accordance with the adjunct table and determined based on relevant years of work experience provided on application and resume.

Position Summary:

JCCC is looking for applicants for a part-time adjunct position in the Physics Department. The ideal candidate would be expected to instruct students in lecture and lab for Physics Courses. The ideal candidate would need to be able to teach face-to-face for Summer 2026. The teaching assignment is for a section of College Physics in the evenings, Monday through Thursday. All applications must be be submitted to the JCCC jobs portal.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in Physics.
• Computer literacy including ability to communicate and develop teaching materials and enter grades electronically.
• Demonstrate familiarity with the use of appropriate computer software.
• Demonstrate fluency in written and oral communications.
• Demonstrate familiarity with the use related equipment.
• One year of college-level teaching experience in Physics courses.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctorate degree in Physics.

To be considered for this position we will require an application, resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcripts.
*Unofficial transcripts are required for all Adjunct faculty and Faculty positions.

Benefits Category

For Adjunct Faculty

• Optional Retirement plan access
• Tuition discount for JCCC courses (for adjuncts meeting eligibility criteria)
• Free access to the Gym on campus for all employees and dependents
• Discount to the Hiersteiner Child Development Center

About JCCC:

Established in 1969, Johnson County Community College is dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening communities through learning. Located in Overland Park, Kansas, JCCC has enjoyed a national reputation for educational excellence and student success for more than 50 years. That's five decades dedicated to smaller class sizes, more resources and a thriving campus culture - not to mention our competitive tuition rates and extracurricular experiences that transcend the norm.

Mission: JCCC inspires learning to transform lives and strengthen communities.

Vision: JCCC will be an innovative leader in equitable student access, learning and success.

To apply, please visit: https://careers.jccc.edu/en-us/job/497879