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Job Title Adjunct Instructor Pool (Physics) - Harrison County Job Description
GENERAL STATEMENT OF FUNCTION: Responsible for the teaching of assigned courses at assigned sites as well as the other duties and responsibilities inherent in this position. Reports to the Chairperson of the School of Science & Kinesiology at the Harrison County Campus.
Job Duties
Duties and Responsibilities:
Teach assigned subject matter with professionalism and uphold college values.
Meet classes according to the schedule.
Attend faculty/departmental meetings as requested.
Follow exam schedules unless otherwise approved.
Provide access to students for advising, conferences, and tutorial help.
Advise students as needed.
Maintain accurate student records and submit reports timely.
Use instructional support services (e.g., Learning Resources Centers).
Conduct course evaluations per college procedures.
Ensure instructional consistency with college and departmental standards.
Contribute to college goals, course objectives, and student achievement.
Act as a public representative for the community college.
Supervise or participate in extracurricular activities as assigned.
Evaluate student progress adequately.
Participate in college governance councils as assigned.
Serve on academic/instructional committees as assigned.
Carry out other duties as assigned by the department or administration.
Mandatory Qualifications
(M1) Master's degree in physics or a master's degree with at least (18) graduate
semester hours in physics from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.
(M2) Community college or college-level teaching experience in physics.
(M3) Strong written and interpersonal communication skills.
(M4) Computer literacy.
(M5) Experience in online instructional delivery using Canvas LMS or a similar system.
Desirable Qualifications
(D1) Experience with student retention.
(D2) Three or more years of teaching experience in higher education or secondary
education.
(D3) Experience with student advisement in a college setting.
(D4) Experience leading a student organization, club, or program.
(D5) Industry experience with mathematics, engineering, information technology, data
science, or a related field.
(D6) Experience with DegreeWorks.
EEO Statement
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes students and employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, or qualified disability in its programs and activities. For further information, contact the Compliance Officer P.O. Box 609, Perkinston, Mississippi, 39573, telephone number 601-528-8735, email addresscompliance@mgccc.edu.
The College:
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College District serves a four-county area with three major campuses, the Community Campus and four centers including: Perkinston Campus, Perkinston, MS; Harrison County Campus, Gulfport, MS; Jackson County Campus, Gautier, MS. Additionally, The Bryant Center at Tradition, Biloxi, MS; Advanced Manufacturing and Technology Center, Gulfport, MS; Haley Reeves Barbour Maritime Training Academy, Pascagoula, MS; Naval Construction Battalion Center, Gulfport, MS; Keesler Center, Biloxi, MS; The West Harrison Center, Long Beach, MS; and George County Center, Lucedale, MS.
State and regional associations accredit Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, and several programs are accredited nationally. Offerings include academic, technical degree, vocational skill and adult continuing education programs.
Classification Adjunct
Posting Detail Information
Open Date 06/24/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants For more information on the position, please contact (Name, Address, Phone, and Email):
Dr. Monica Donohue
Dean of Teaching & Learning
2226 Switzer Road
Gulfport, MS 39507
228.896.2506
monica.donohue@mgccc.edu
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