Job Description

Las Positas College, Livermore, CA

PT Instructor, Physics

Salary: $2,075.12/CAH - $2,322.27/CAH Salary Schedule

Start Date: Spring 2025

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Location: Las Positas College, 3000 Campus Hill Dr., Livermore, CA 94551

Job Summary

The Chabot-Las Positas Community College District is seeking a PT Instructor, Physics for Las Positas College. Applicants will be expected to provide instruction in courses that may include both algebra and calculus based introductory physics courses, descriptive physics, as well as introductory astronomy lectures and lab.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide instruction in accordance with established curriculum, course outlines and class schedules;
• Create and maintain an environment which emphasizes learning, encourages free discussion of ideas and critical thinking;
• Maintain current knowledge in the subject matter areas;
• Meet with students outside of class periodically (office hours);
• Evaluate progress of students concerning educational matters;
• Grade students work;
• Maintain appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics;
• Fulfill professional responsibilities of a part-time/temporary faculty member;
• Maintain accurate academic records.

Minimum Qualifications:

Masters in physics, astronomy or astrophysics OR Bachelors in physics or astronomy AND Masters in engineering, mathematics, meteorology or geophysics OR the equivalent.

Evidence of understanding of and responsiveness to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, racial and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practices within the classroom.

Applicants applying under the “Equivalent” provision must provide details that explain at time of application how their academic preparation is the equivalent of the degree listed above.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Ideal candidates will have community college experience or experiencing being the instructor of record in lower division course;
• Experience teaching in-person, and/or online, and/or in a hybrid format.

Physical Demands and Working Environment:

Individuals with disabilities who are unable to carry out the physical activities of the position will receive reasonable accommodations to enable them to perform the essential functions of the positions.

To apply, please send the following application materials:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• College Transcripts (Unofficial copies accepted for application purposes; however, official copies must be submitted if hired.) Any degrees earned outside of the United States must have a U.S. evaluation (course by course) of the transcripts and must be submitted with the application. (Please use https://www.naces.org/members to obtain evaluations.)
• PT Faculty Application Application Form and Application Procedures

Contact: Name: Robin Rehagen, Email: rrehagen@laspositascollege.edu, Phone: 925 424-1395, Department: Physics (STEM)