Instructor of Physics

Compensation:

Dependent upon education and experience.

Compensation Type:

Exempt

Employment Type:

Regular

Grade:

E17

Position Summary

Are you eager to make a difference and equip students with the knowledge, skills and confidence to succeed? Do you value a culture geared toward achieving and maintaining excellence? San Juan College is seeking an individual invested in equity and inclusiveness, who has experience with, knowledge of, and sensitivity to the needs of diverse populations.

We welcome well-qualified and highly motivated individuals to apply to this full-time, nine-month position of Instructor of Physics to begin Fall 2025.

Why Join San Juan College?

Nestled in the northwest corner of New Mexico, Farmington is the hub of the Four Corners region and is home to the stunning main campus and four satellite centers of San Juan College. Farmington is located one hour south of Durango, Colorado, three hours northwest of Santa Fe and Albuquerque, and three hours southeast of Moab, Utah. Along with the phenomenal weather, Farmington offers over 50 beautifully maintained city parks and thousands of acres of terrain, enough to satisfy any outdoor enthusiast. Enjoy mountain biking, hiking, boating, skiing, off-roading and more, or spend time at any of our three rivers and four lakes. Farmington also boasts a superb variety of special cultural events, museums, galleries, and local theater group events year-round.

San Juan College serves as a regional leader in education and provides quality education to approximately 10,000 students seeking academic credit and non-credit programs through face-to-face and online classes each year. San Juan College is proud to serve a unique and culturally diverse population.

SJC Mission and Values

Our mission at San Juan College is to educate and empower individuals to thrive in an ever-changing world.

San Juan College is committed to serving the needs of our students and the community through a process of continuous quality improvement. San Juan College upholds and affirms the values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.

What can you look forward to?

As a Platinum Family Friendly New Mexico Business, San Juan College is dedicated to maintaining a workplace with policies that allow employees and their families to thrive. Below are some of the benefits offered:

Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage options
Generous paid leave plans and holiday pay
Public Employee Pension Plan (NMERB)
Optional 403 (b) Tax Deferred Annuities, 457 and Roth Plans
Flex Spending accounts
Life and Disability coverage
Employee Wellness Incentives
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition waiver
Free SJC Gym Membership
Free Library services

The position reports directly to the Dean, School of Science, Math, and Engineering and will teach 15 load hours per semester of Physics lecture and lab classes and perform other teaching related duties.

Essential Responsibilities

• The position reports directly to the Dean of the School of Science, Math, and Engineering. The instructor will teach 15 load hours per semester of Survey of Physics, Algebra-based and Calculus-based introductory physics courses with their associated labs. 
  
  Responsibilities include developing and revising instructional materials using the Canvas LMS; holding a minimum of 5 office hours per week; maintaining and reporting student grades; assisting in recommending and orienting part-time faculty; engaging in professional development; organizing and maintaining program curricula; and serving on college councils and committees. 
  
  Day and evening classes can be expected. Instruction will primarily be face-to-face with instruction at the Main Campus and at satellite centers.

   

• Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A master’s degree in physics (or a closely related field with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in physics content) is required.

• The successful candidate will value diversity; have experience working with Native American, Latinx, and other adult/minority students; and have a strong commitment to the community college philosophy. 

• Access to home internet, a personal computer, and telephone is required.

• Demonstrates skill and willingness to learn and use multiple technology platforms to communicate with students. San Juan College is committed to serving the needs of our students through a process of continuous quality improvement. 

The following REQUIRED documents must be submitted with application in order to be considered. Upload all required documents under the Application Questions 2 section for "Additional Documents Required".

• Cover Letter (Required)
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume (Required)
• List of 3 Supervisor References. (Required)
• Unofficial Transcripts with qualifying degree conferred. (Required)
• Letters of Recommendation (Optional)

This position will remain open until filled with the first review of applications occurring the week of February 24, 2025.