Adjunct Faculty - Physics
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Illinois Central College
Peoria, IL, US
Summary
The Adjunct Faculty member is responsible for instructing physics courses, including lecture and lab components, while adhering to institutional syllabi. They must also maintain office hours to support student success and collaborate with staff to improve the student experience.
Job Description
Position Title:
Adjunct Faculty - Physics
Campus:
East Peoria Campus, Peoria Campus
Employment Type:
Adjunct Faculty, FacultyPart time
Department:
Math, Science, Engineering (JM - Faculty)
Start Date:
08/01/2026
Job Description:
Summary
Illinois Central College is looking for Adjunct Faculty to teach Physics Courses. Courses may include general education physics and majors-level, calculus-based physics. Day and Evening course schedules are available. If courses are available, adjuncts may continue to teach for future semesters. Adjunct Faculty are primarily responsible for instructing assigned courses meeting classroom standards. The Adjunct Faculty must follow institutional syllabi.
Additionally, Adjunct Faculty will be required to maintain office hours to best ensure student success. Adjunct Faculty teach on a part time basis up to 12 contact hours per semester.
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Applicants must be a resident of Illinois at the time of hire.
For submitting a complete application, please include a resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcripts.
Essential Functions
This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Instruct and coordinate courses including lecture and/or lab-based classes ensuring all necessary materials and tools are readily available and that safety standards are met, when appropriate.
- Follow syllabi for assigned courses communicating the expectations and schedule for the classwork.
- Maintain office hours and availability.
- Communicate with students working to ensure student success.
- Collaborate with Faculty and Staff to continuously improve and adapt the student experience to meet the needs of the student, community and institution.
- Perform related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required to satisfactorily perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
- Master's degree in physics; OR Master's degree with 18 gradate credit hours in Physics disciplines (not physics education).
Preferred Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree in physics or related field.
- Community college and / or secondary physics teaching experience.
- PhD in physics or related field.
EEOC Statement
Illinois Central College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, ancestry, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or familial status, order of protection status, use of VESSA rights, genetic information, military or veteran status (including discharge status), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Illinois Central College offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees, including:
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paid time off;
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11 paid holidays; 2 floating holidays
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medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance;
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tuition waivers for employee, spouse and dependent children;
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on-site childcare center;
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403(b) retirement plans; and
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State University Retirement System pension plan.
