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Southwestern Illinois College

Part-Time Physics Instructor

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 4 weeks ago

Location: Belleville, IL (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 days ago

Hours: Part-Time

Expires: 10/11/2026

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A Science Teacher teaches in the natural science fields for elementary to secondary school students. Most science courses taught prior to high school are general, with specialization occurring later in high school. Teachers may teach specialized courses in physics, biology or chemistry. Other topics taught include physical science, computer science, astronomy, and geology.

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Job Description

Job ID:

4442

Location:

Belleville

ANNOUNCEMENT

Southwestern Illinois College is accepting applications for part-time instructors for the Physics department. Part-time instructors are hired on an as-needed basis. Your application will be placed in a pool for review as part-time teaching assignments become available.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Part-time/adjunct faculty in Physics are responsible for teaching the objectives for each course assigned, the assessment of student learning, and reporting of student progress as required by the college.

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications depend on the course taught. Please see below for minimum qualifications for the various courses taught in the Physics department. A Master's Degree or higher in Physical Science, or Master's Degree with 18 graduate hours in a single Physical Science discipline, or Master's Degree with at least 24 graduate hours in multiple Physical Science disciplines is required for the following course: PHYS 101, General Physical Science A Master's Degree or higher in Physics, or Master's Degree with 18 graduate hours in physics with at least Calculus III or Differential Equations prerequisite and at least one advanced laboratory course or a Physic PhD candidate with 30 semester hours of graduate course work completed is required for the following courses: PHYS 151, College Physics I PHYS 152, College Physics II PHYS 204, Physics

Mechanics PHYS 205, Physics
Heat, Electricity & Magnetism PHYS 206, Physics
Light & Modern Physics

PAY AND HOURS

Salary varies based on educational level and number of units taught.

BENEFITS AND PERKS

Benefit availability and eligibility may vary from the summary listed below. Please visit www.swic.edu for more information. Retirement savings plan through State Universities Retirement System of Illinois and voluntary 403(b) and 457(b) savings plan Eligibility for medical coverage as outline in the Affordable Care Act Employee Assistance Program, employee discounts, gym access, additional voluntary benefits and more!

WORK LOCATION

Physics courses are offered at the SWIC Belleville, Sam Wolf Granite City and Red Bud Campuses.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Applications will be reviewed as assignments become available. See online job posting for close date.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Required application materials, such as resume, cover letter and references, should be attached to your application. Other required application materials i.e., unofficial transcripts, etc., should be attached after your application has been submitted ( official college transcripts must be provided at the time of hire). Go to your My Job Applications page from the careers home page of your account. Southwestern Illinois College is proud to be an EEO/AA Employer/Educator Smoke/Tobacco/Vapor/Drug-Free Workplace