POSITION:
Physics/Engineering Instructor
LOCATION:
Williston, ND (on campus)
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
Must be eligible to work in the United States. There is no sponsorship for this position.
TYPE OF APPOINTMENT:
Full-time, exempt, 9-month contract, benefitted position. After a preliminary evaluation period of 2 years, this position may become a tenure-track position.
BACKGROUND CHECK:
Williston State College (WSC) does require a successful background check for the selected candidate prior to beginning employment.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Physics/Engineering Instructor will be responsible for teaching Physics (algebra-based and calculus-based sequences) and Math courses (possibilities range from college preparatory algebra to Calculus), beginning August of 2026 for the 2026-2027 Academic Year.
Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate and maintain competence in teaching physics throughout employment at the college.
- Teach a course load of at least an average of 15 credits of courses each 16-week semester. Teaching courses during the summer term is optional for all faculty.
- Regularly evaluate student progress toward course objectives.
- Serve as academic advisor for PHYS and ENGR students within the college advisement system.
- Serve on college, divisional and program committees as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Physics or Engineering or a Master’s degree in another discipline and a combined 18 graduate semester hours in Physics.
- Computer software skills and Internet familiarity.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous teaching experience at the collegiate level.
- Well demonstrated public speaking and communication skills.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook email and Calendar.
SALARY:
$50,339+ based on the WSC Faculty Salary Matrix.
BENEFITS:
Fully paid family or single health insurance, life insurance, employee tuition waiver, spouse/dependent tuition discount, retirement, etc.
APPLICATION CLOSE DATE:
February 28, 2026. All applications will be reviewed on this date.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Fill out the WSC employment application. For questions, contact Director of Human Resources, Williston State College, 1410 University Drive, Williston, ND 58801 or email at harrison.lucas@willistonstate.edu.