"Physics Instructor - Full-time Faculty"

DESCRIPTION

This position is a full-time tenure track, 10-month classroom teaching assignment in the Math, Science, and Engineering Division. The current teaching load is 15 lecture hour equivalents per semester. Faculty are also responsible for 5 office hours per week and are expected to devote as much time as necessary to perform the professional responsibilities of the position. Participation in professional activities, curriculum development and campus committees is expected. The teaching assignment may include courses offered in either onsite, online and/or hybrid format, evening and/or Saturday classes.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

• Teach fifteen lecture hour equivalents per semester in Physics using various teaching methods including demonstrations and active learning strategies.
• Maintain five office hours per week, including regular posted office hours, which are accessible to students.
• Responsible for preparation time.
• Participate in faculty/division meetings; yearly program review; curricular planning, development, and implementation; student learning outcomes: data collection and writing action plans, program learning outcomes, development, assessment, and implementation; evaluation of educational programs; and college governance to advance the college's mission and strategic goals.
• Participate in faculty professional development and continuing education activities that are designed to maintain and develop currency in the field, pedagogy (for traditional and online teaching and learning), and student support strategies, especially as they relate to student equity initiatives.
• Maintain records of attendance, census, grades, etc.
• Provide an environment conducive to effective learning.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with all employees and others encountered in the course of work.
• Demonstrate a sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
• Travel between District locations is also expected.
• Experience using a learning management system (LMS)
• Performs other instructional-related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Most current Minimum Qualifications for Faculty in California Community Colleges: (Applicant must meet one of the following requirements)

Master's degree in physics, astronomy, or astrophysics OR Bachelor's degree in physics or astronomy AND Master's degree in engineering, mathematics, meteorology, or geophysics OR the equivalent.

Antelope Valley College Equivalency: No equivalency

AND a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students (tit. 5 § 53024.1).

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Recent experience/knowledge teaching lecture & lab courses to historically underrepresented groups
• Knowledge about or experience working with students who are underrepresented in higher academia, with the goal of reducing equity gaps. Teaching experience that reflects culturally responsive teaching practices.
• Ability to develop/implement research projects for science majors/degree programs
• Knowledge of designing/implementing physics & engineering courses emphasizing hands-on, project-based learning
• Commitment to using inquiry-based teaching methods and/or desire to participate in undergraduate research
• Willingness to participate in outreach beyond the classroom
• Teaching experience and/or professional background in astronomy at the community college level
• Demonstrated use of student-engagement techniques (active learning, intrusive support, positive student relations

OTHER INFORMATION

APPLICATION PROCESS – PLEASE READ
This position requires the following documents to be attached to your online application in order to be considered:

• Application
• Current resume
• Letter of intent that addresses minimum and desirable qualifications.
• Scanned copy of official transcripts with required degree(s). + Foreign transcripts and degrees require official certification of equivalency to U.S. transcripts and degrees by a certified U.S. review service at the time of application and must identify graduate level coursework. + Any evaluation service member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) http://www.naces.org/ is acceptable.
• Two (2) current letters of professional reference signed and dated within the last year.
• Travel expenses for pre-employment interviews and employment processing will not be authorized.

Your application and any required attachments must be submitted by February 8, 2026.

Applications with incomplete information (i.e., statements such as "see resume") or missing documents will not be considered.

VISA
Please be advised that AVC:
* Does not sponsor employment visas,
* Does not participate in E-Verify, and
* Does not complete documentation related to STEM OPT or other F-1 visa programs.

ACCOMMODATIONS
If you have, any questions or concerns/if you require accommodations for the application process in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the People, Culture and Talent (Human Resources) department at (661) 722-6311.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY Antelope Valley Community College District (AVC) is committed to employing administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student success. AVC recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students.

AVC is committed to hiring processes that support equal opportunity, diversity, and provide equitable consideration for all candidates as required in federal and state laws and regulations. To find out more about AVC, please visit our website at avc.edu.