Do Great Things! Durham Technical Community College is hiring an adjunct instructor in the Associate in Science Program. The Adjunct Instructor is responsible for course preparation, delivery, grading, and records management. The Instructor will work closely with the Discipline Chair and other discipline or cross-discipline faculty on matters related to and for the benefit of the Science and Math department and its students. More specifically, and consistent with the terms and conditions of appointment as stipulated in the contract of employment, the Instructor is accountable for the duties listed.

1. Teach all courses as assigned, for the full duration of scheduled instruction.
2. Be fully prepared with a syllabus and instructional plans for each class session in accord with the stated objectives of the course.
3. Enforce academic policy and procedures at all times, and comply with institutional rules and regulations.
4. Maintain complete course and student records, reports, and forms.
5. Stay current with developments in the field of instruction.
6. Assume other necessary responsibilities and perform additional tasks as assigned by the chair, department dean, chief instructional officer, or president, in meeting the needs of the department, division, and college.  This includes completing all mandatory training required by the college.
7. Assume responsibility for laboratory/classroom preparation, including maintenance and cleanup, and recommend, as necessary, appropriate laboratory supplies and equipment.

A master's degree in Astronomy, physics or related subject, with at least 18 graduate semester hours in astronomy.

Work Experience:  

Successful experience teaching remote courses in science at a university or community college preferred. 

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