AY27 - Physics Instructor

Professional Position Announcement

AY27 - PHYSICS INSTRUCTOR

Full-Time Tenure-Track C Basis

Application Deadline: November 17, 2026

Position Start Date: Spring 2027

Los Angeles Trade-Technical College (LATTC) is a comprehensive two-year community college located in downtown Los Angeles and part of the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD). LATTC serves a large and diverse student population and is committed to advancing equity and student success through high-quality academic, transfer, and career technical education programs. The college maintains strong partnerships with local industry, community organizations, and educational institutions to support workforce development and student pathways into high-demand careers. LATTC is recognized for its focus on hands-on learning, innovative instruction, and preparing students for both transfer and employment opportunities.

Position Description:

Los Angeles Trade-Technical College seeks an innovative, student-centered, and collaborative Physics Instructor to join the Applied Sciences Department. The successful candidate will provide high-quality instruction in Physics while supporting both university transfer and Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways through engaging lecture and laboratory experiences.

The department seeks an educator who can connect fundamental physics principles with real-world applications across engineering, biotechnology, process technology, manufacturing, energy, utilities, instrumentation, automation, and other applied STEM disciplines. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to experiential learning, interdisciplinary collaboration, and instructional practices that prepare students for transfer, workforce opportunities, and lifelong learning.

In addition to excellence in teaching, the successful candidate will contribute to the continued growth of the Physics program through curriculum development, laboratory innovation, student engagement, outreach, and collaboration with faculty, educational partners, and industry.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's in Physics, Astronomy, or Astrophysics; OR
• Bachelor's in Physics or Astronomy AND Master's in Engineering, Mathematics, Meteorology, Geophysics; OR
• The equivalent
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience teaching physics using contextualized, application-based instruction that connects scientific principles to engineering, biotechnology, process technology, manufacturing, instrumentation, automation, energy, utilities, or other applied STEM disciplines.
• Professional experience in industry, applied research, government laboratories, manufacturing, biotechnology, engineering, instrumentation, automation, energy, utilities, or other technical environments where physics principles are applied.
• Experience supporting Applied Sciences and Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways through interdisciplinary collaboration, contextualized instruction, curriculum development, or student-centered instructional practices.
• Experience collaborating with industry partners, Career Technical Education (CTE) advisory boards, workforce organizations, employer partners, or community organizations to strengthen curriculum, laboratory experiences, student engagement, internships, and career pathways.
• Experience developing laboratory activities emphasizing instrumentation, measurement systems, automation, process control, sensors, data acquisition, troubleshooting, experimental design, and applied problem solving.
• Ph.D. in Physics, Applied Physics, Engineering, or a related scientific discipline. Community college teaching experience.
• Demonstrated excellence in classroom and student -laboratory environments.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate technology, computers, multimedia, smart-boards, and other similar tools into the teaching environment.
• Evidence of effective utilization of a Learning Management System (i.e., CANVAS).
• Willingness to use computer simulation applications as part of teaching andragogy/pedagogy, or knowledge of computer simulation applications.
• Evidence in demonstrating sensitivity to the issues of underprepared students at the Community College.
• Desire to develop and implement innovative programs that encourage a broad spectrum of students, including women and historically underrepresented populations, to pursue Physics, STEM, Applied Sciences, and Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways through engaging, experiential, and interdisciplinary learning opportunities.
• Participation in professional Physics, Engineering, or related organizations
• Experience with grant writing, development, and implementation of grant funded or other projects, building labs, or other design related technology.
• Willingness to serve as a coordinator and mentor for partnerships with local universities, high schools, and industry.
• Willingness to work on curriculum development and the implementation of an AS degree in Physics.
• Team player who will collaborate with other faculty in a multidisciplinary environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

This position requires a commitment to the college of over 30 hours per week, including over 15 hours of teaching. Evening and/or weekend classes may be scheduled based on the department's needs. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Advise student on LATTC Physics curriculum and classes and maintain office hours.
• Advise students on LATTC Physics and related fields curriculum and classes.
• Participate in college activities, including recruitment and community outreach activities and student clubs.
• Plan and organize instructional materials toward course objectives and in accordance to the course outlines.
• Utilize a variety of teaching methodologies and promote active involvement of students in the learning experience. Prepare and grade class assignments, projects, and examinations.
• Maintain necessary attendance, scholastic, and student records, and submit them in accordance with published deadlines.
• Assume department duties as assigned by the chairperson (e.g., participate in program review, Accreditation, student learning outcome assessments, revise course outlines, and participate actively on campus committees).
• Assist the department in increasing the transfer rate to 4year colleges and universities.
• Collaborate with faculty across Applied Sciences programs to develop interdisciplinary curriculum, laboratory experiences, and instructional activities that strengthen the Physics program and support university transfer, Career Technical Education (CTE), and interdisciplinary Applied Sciences pathways.
• Develop laboratory experiences and experiential learning opportunities that connect physics principles with engineering, biotechnology, process technology, manufacturing, energy, utilities, automation, instrumentation, and other applied STEM disciplines.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with industry, advisory boards, workforce organizations, educational institutions, and community partners to support program development, outreach, internships, and student career opportunities.
• Demonstrate initiative and organizational skills to achieve the goals and objectives of the department.
• Participate actively in staff development and professional organizations to foster student success.
• Maintain professional and ethical academic standards.
• Work well in a team oriented department.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disabled, and ethnic background of community college faculty, staff, and students.
• Assist with informal student advising.

Salary and Benefits:

The starting salary ranges from $76,960 to $143,000 for the 10-month academic year, depending on experience and professional preparation. The PhD differential is $4,870 per academic year. An excellent benefits package, which includes medical, vision, dental and life insurance is available for the employee and eligible dependents.

Application Process:

Applicants will be required to file the application using web-based software to create an applicant profile account, allowing documents to be saved and uploaded as attachments. You can apply at the following website: https://laccd.csod.com/ats/careersite/search.aspx?site=6&c=laccd.

After review of application materials by the selection committee, candidates will be contacted only if selected for interviews. All applicants must submit the following: After review of application materials by the selection committee, candidates will be contacted only if selected for interviews.

For consideration in the selection process, all interested applicants must submit the following:

1. A detailed letter of interest that describes how the applicant is qualified to fulfill each duty and responsibility including the minimum and desirable qualifications;

2. A current resume;

3. Copies of transcript(s) from accredited institutions (official transcripts will be required at the time of interview). Documentation from an approved foreign transcript evaluator is required for degrees received from other countries: https://www.ctc.ca.gov/aspiring-educators/transcripts/foreign-transcript-eval/ ;

4. Contact information for three references (phone, address and email);

The completed package and required documents must be submitted by 4:30pm on November 17, 2026. Application materials may not be submitted by Fax or Email. For additional information or questions, please contact:

Dr. Artemio Navarro

Department Chair, Applied Sciences

(213) 763-7295

NAVARRA2@LATTC.EDU

All materials submitted become the property of Los Angeles Trade-Technical College and the Los Angeles Community College District.

Individuals protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may request an accommodation in the selection/interview process with at least three business days prior notice. Documentation of the need for accommodation may be requested.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY

The policy of the Los Angeles Community College District is to implement equal opportunity to all qualified candidates for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, medical condition (cancer related), sexual orientation, or veteran status. Positive action will be taken to ensure that this policy is followed in all personnel practices including recruitment, hiring, placement, upgrading, transfer, demotion, and treatment during employment, rate of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, layoff or termination. A vigorous equal employment opportunity program will be maintained to ensure a diverse work force and to achieve expected representation of qualified members of under-represented groups through the implementation of specific result-oriented plans and procedures (Board Rule 101301).

The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD)