Dutchess Community College (SUNY)

Adjunct Faculty - Physical Sciences

Location
Poughkeepsie, NY
Pay
$1,499 per course
Type
Part-time · In-Person
Posted
November 2, 2026

About this position

Adjunct Faculty - Physical Sciences Category: Faculty Department: Physical Sciences, Engineering and Technology Locations: Poughkeepsie, NY Position ID: 206301 The Department of Physical Sciences, Engineering, and Technology at DCC invites applications for part-time faculty in the Physical Sciences. The department is searching for instructors to teach one or more of the following courses:PHS 101 - The Physical World (4 contact hours/week) PHS 111 - Weather and Climate (4 contact hours/week) PHY 121 - General Physics I (4 contact hours/week) PHY 122 - General Physics II (4 contact hours/week) Courses are taught in Traditional/In-Person, Hybrid, and Asynchronous online instructional modes. In-person classes take place at our main campus in Poughkeepsie and our DCC@Fishkill location, the Center of Excellence for Business, Industry, and Innovation (COEBII). Courses are held in the daytime and the evenings. Part-time faculty teach assigned class material in accordance with learning objectives developed by the department. Job Requirements: Minimum QualificationsMaster's degree in Physics, Geology, Earth Science, Atmospheric Science, or a closely related field. Official transcripts required upon hire. Experience teaching at the college level. Effective interpersonal and communication skills. Preferred QualificationsExperience teaching at a community college. Demonstrated competencies in a variety of teaching methodologies and/or pedagogical approaches that reach a broad range of learners. An understanding an appreciation of the role of the community college in higher education. Experience in using instructional technology in the classroom and a willingness to adopt new and emerging technologies. Experience and familiarity with a learning management system (LMS) such as Brightspace, Blackboard, or Canvas. A commitment to diversity and an understanding of how diversity impacts learning and instruction. Additional Information:A current resume or curriculum vitae is required. Professional letters of reference are required. Working Conditions:The performance of this work is done primarily in-person and on-site or remote, depending on instructional mode. Courses are held at the main campus in Poughkeepsie and at COEBII at DCC@Fishkill. Courses are held in the daytime and the evenings. Classification:Dutchess United Educators (DUE), Part-Time Educator Part-Time faculty positions are covered by a collective bargaining agreement between Dutchess Community College (DCC) and Dutchess United Educations (DUE). Salary: At negotiated rate, starting at $1,499 per contact hour (Instructor, Step 1) To apply, visit http://sunydutchess.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=206301 je-e749acde994543ebaf8c7f669d341117

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$1,499
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$4,500/ course, n=150

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