"Community College Faculty - Physics Instructor"

Classification:

Unlimited, Full-time faculty

Salary Range:

$51,303 to $71,893 (placement is dependent upon education and experience)

Position Start Date:

Fall Semester: August 19th, 2026

This vacancy is posted online from December 8th, 2025 – January 4th at 11:59pm

About the Position and the Physics Department at Normandale

The members of the Physics Department are committed to providing a solid foundation in physics to students of all backgrounds. We value a diversity of approaches and background in our faculty members. We believe in a rigorous quality education that provides learning opportunities on multiple levels. Our curriculum offers a range of entry and intermediate level courses that enhance the preparation for students working toward the Physics Associate of Arts Emphasis degree or another degree program at Normandale, as well as for students transferring to four-year institutions, whether or not they major in Physics. The Physics Department encourages a participatory and democratic faculty culture and affirms the engaged role our faculty have played in service to the college.

Normandale Community College is striving to achieve racial equity in educational outcomes. Those hired into these positions will be expected to advance this goal through culturally responsive teaching, identifying barriers to success for students of color, and proposing effective solutions to eliminate those barriers. Candidates hired who do not have a background in culturally responsive teaching will be expected to complete the College’s training.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Teach in an inclusive and culturally responsive manner for our entire student body, in particular for students of color, first-generation students, and Pell eligible students.
• Teach in a way that engages students, and fosters curiosity and motivation.
• Teach a broad spectrum of Physics courses, including laboratory, in day, evening, and alternate schedule formats utilizing traditional and alternative delivery formats.
• Be committed to the success and retention of underrepresented students
• Provide quality instruction and services to students of diverse ages and backgrounds.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and experience in assessment of student learning outcomes.
• Develop and improve instructional methods, materials, and resources.
• Participate in the development and improvement of curricula and courses
• Participate in faculty and department meetings and College-wide committees
• Participate in other College related programs and activities
• Maintain ongoing professional development activities in Physics and culturally responsive pedagogy

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree with a major in Physics; or Master's degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester credits (27 graduate quarter credits) in Physics.

To be qualified for this position, you must meet all of the minimum qualifications. We encourage applicants to address their experience working with individuals or groups from diverse backgrounds as part of their cover letter.

Official academic transcripts may be requested from those invited for an interview. Those who are invited to interview will be required to provide a teaching demonstration as part of the interview.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. degree in Physics.
• Experience serving diverse and underserved populations
• Experience teaching undergraduates in a community college setting
• Experience as a primary instructor teaching college or university-level physics, including laboratory
• Experience in teaching physics courses to non-majors
• Experience in online learning and in course delivery using web-based course management systems such as D2L
• Experience in innovative teaching and learning approaches
• Experience in assessment of student learning outcomes
• Experience providing specific strategies to create a sense of belonging within the classroom
• Experience teaching courses with innovative teaching practices to support the success and retention of underrepresented students, including students of color, first-generation students, and Pell-eligible students
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Evidence of continuous professional development related to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Demonstrated commitment to participating in campus activities and professional development

Teaching and Learning Competency Requirement

course construction (credit course)*
teaching/instructional methods (credit course)*
student outcomes assessment/evaluation (credit course)*
philosophy of community and technical college education (credit or non-credit course)**

*Faculty shall have a degree in education or three years of successful full-time (or equivalent) teaching experience prior to being hired, or shall be required to complete coursework in the above content areas (or their equivalent) prior to being granted unlimited status.
**Faculty shall have a degree in education or three years of successful full-time (or equivalent) teaching experience prior to being hired, or shall be required to complete coursework in the above content areas (or their equivalent) prior to being granted unlimited status.
*These courses shall be waived for individuals who at the time of hire have: a degree in education, or have documented evidence of successful completion of equivalent coursework in the specified teaching and learning content areas, or have three years of successful, full-time (or equivalent) secondary, postsecondary, industry, or trade apprenticeship teaching experience in the field for which they are being hired. (Procedure 3.32.1 College Faculty Credentialing, Part 5, Subpart B.2)
** This course shall be waived for individuals who, at the time of hire, have documented evidence of successful completion of equivalent coursework. (Procedure 3.32.1 College Faculty Credentialing, Part 5, Subpart B.3)

How to Apply

Upload (attach) a cover letter that addresses how your qualifications align with the requirements of this position
Upload (attach) current resume or curriculum vitae (CV)
Upload(attach) unofficial/official college transcripts (copies are acceptable for initial application screening)

Note: If selected for hire, official academic transcripts will be required.

The College regrets that it is unable to offer H-1B sponsorship at this time. The successful candidate, under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations, must be able to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.