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Physics Adjunct Assistant Professor


Job Location:

Folsom, CA - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 48 - 146
Posted: 31 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 28 August 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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Job Summary

Position Summary

The Los Rios Community College District is seeking qualified candidates for this part-time temporary (Adjunct) faculty position.

The adjunct faculty member shall be responsible for the following:teaching assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean; helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content; assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge in their regular teaching field; continuing professional development; utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position; assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review; serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance including accreditation and student co-curricular activities; assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean; fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of an adjunct faculty member.

Position Salary Information:
Initial maximum salary placement is based on academic degree upper/graduate level units earned and/or related professional occupational experience per theLos Rios College Federation of Teachers Contract(the initial maximum placement is Class V Step 1). For more information on the step placement process pleaseclick here.

Typical Duties

The instructional assignment may include but is not limited to teaching the following courses:

  • PS 302 Introduction to Physical Science
  • PHYS 310 Conceptual Physics
  • PHYS 312 Conceptual Physics Laboratory
  • PHYS 350 General Physics
  • PHYS 360 General Physics

To view a complete list of courses for this discipline please visit the Programs and Majors webpage:

Minimum Qualifications

  1. Masters in physics astronomy or astrophysics OR Bachelors in physics or astronomy AND Masters in engineering mathematics meteorology or geophysics OR the equivalent. All degrees must be from an accredited institution completed by time of hire.
  2. Have an equity-minded focus responsiveness and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic socioeconomic cultural disability gender identity sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.
Application Instructions

Before You Apply:

Follow the steps below to ensure your application is complete and ready for review. Applicants not following the guidelines below may be disqualified. Do notsubmitadditionalmaterials notrequestedor you may be disqualified.


Required Application Documents:

Applicants must submit the following

  1. Los Rios Community College District Application
  2. Letter of Interest
  3. ResumeorCurriculum Vitae
  4. Unofficial Transcripts and/or Foreign Transcript Evaluation (see Transcript Requirements)
  5. Equivalency Determination Request Form (if applicable - see Minimum Qualification Requirements)


Minimum Qualification Requirements:


Transcript Requirements:

  • Transcripts must be from an accredited U.S. institution or approved foreign evaluation agency.
  • Foreign transcripts are notaccepted. For coursework and degrees completed outside the U.S. upload a foreign transcript evaluation.
  • Foreign transcript evaluations must be issued by an AICE (Association of International Credential Evaluation Inc.) or NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) member agency. See the Foreign Transcript Evaluation webpage for details.
  • If more than one degree is required to meet the Minimum Qualifications (e.g. a bachelors and a masters) separate transcripts for each degree must be included.
  • Transcripts mustclearly identify the institutions name degree title major and/or certifications. Highlight or circle this information.
  • Transcripts must indicate whether each degree is completed (confer date) or in progress.
  • If the degree is in progress the application must state the month and year the degree is expected to be attained.
  • Only official or unofficial transcripts are accepted to verify education. Graduate advising documents grade reports course listings diplomas and similar materials will not be accepted in place of transcripts.
  • Applicants are responsible for concealing any sensitive information from their transcripts such as full birthdate social or other personal data if preferred not to disclose.


Additional Instructions:

  • Applicants mustbe authorized towork for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.
  • Only information listed on the application and transcripts will be used to verify Minimum Qualifications.
  • Applicationsthatstatesee other documentssuch assee resumeor see transcriptswill be disqualified.
  • Applications missing any required documentation will be disqualified.


Required Experience:

Junior IC