Instructor, Physics - 10 month

Instructor, Physics - 10 month

Salary

$55,650.00 - $69,570.00 Annually

Location

Morehead City, NC, NC

Job Type

Full Time Faculty

Job Number

00382

Department

Instruction & Student Support

Division

Arts, Sciences & Academic Success

Opening Date

11/04/2026

• Description
• Benefits

Carteret Community College (Morehead City) is accepting applications for a 10-month Physics Instructor. To apply please complete in full our online application and attach a resume, cover letter and unofficial transcripts.

The instructor is responsible for fulfilling instructional duties in the areas of physics and mathematics, collaborating with the Chair, and advising students in the university transfer degree programs, as well as the other job responsibilities described below.

Duties include:

Instruction and Student Learning

• Provide instruction to students with a faculty workload consistent with full time instructor expectations.
• Teach curriculum and workforce continuing education courses as assigned.
• Facilitate the learning process by designing and implementing appropriate, meaningful instructional activities.
• Create and maintain course syllabi, lesson plans, assessments, and instructional materials aligned with approved course outcomes and college standards.
• Evaluate student performance in a timely and consistent manner and maintain accurate academic records.
• Provide meaningful feedback that supports student learning, academic growth, and achievement of course competencies.
• Foster an inclusive, respectful, and student-centered learning environment that promotes engagement and success.
• Incorporate critical thinking, research, information literacy, and effective written and oral communication skills into instruction.
• Follow required lab regulations, including chemical inventory management.
• Request supplies and materials for courses and recommend appropriate equipment or technology.

Student Support and Advising

• Maintain regular office hours and be available to assist students with academic concerns and course-related questions.
• Advise and mentor students regarding academic progress, educational goals, transfer opportunities, and career pathways as assigned.
• Refer students to appropriate campus resources and support services when needed.
• Support student retention, persistence, completion, and success initiatives.

Curriculum Development and Assessment

• Participate in the development, revision, and evaluation of curriculum, course materials, and instructional resources.
• Collaborate with other faculty, academic leaders, and community members to ensure course quality and alignment with program, college, and state requirements as well as community needs.
• Participate in student learning outcomes data collection and analysis, and use the results to improve instruction and curriculum.
• Ensure compliance with North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS) curriculum standards and accreditation requirements.

College Service and Institutional Engagement

• Serve on department, division, and college committees and task forces as assigned.
• Participate in employee meetings, convocations, and graduations.
• Assist with student recruitment, orientation, registration, and retention activities.
• Support appropriate partnerships with schools, universities, and businesses.

Help achieve the colleges mission, strategic goals, and initiatives.

Professional Development

• Remain current in the education field and in the discipline through scholarship and professional development (instructional methods, technology, and best practices).
• Participate in required professional development activities and institutional training.
• Maintain qualifications / credentials (college, accreditation, and state).

Compliance and Administrative Responsibilities

• Adhere to all college policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Submit grades, attendance records, and documentation accurately and on time.
• Maintain confidentiality of student and institutional information.
• Support a safe, ethical, and professional educational environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support College instructional mission and goals.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education

Minimum qualifications: Masters degree from a regionally accredited institution In Physics or closely related discipline with 18 graduate hours in Physics.

Preferred: Masters degree from a regionally accredited institution with dual credentials (at least 18 graduate hours) in both Physics and Mathematics.

Knowledge and Skills

Proficient preparation, review, and exchanges of written, electronic, and visual materials related to instruction and college operations. Effective oral and written communication in individual and group settings. Competent use of instructional technology, learning management systems, computers, audiovisual equipment, and standard office equipment. Ability to teach in multiple instructional modalities, including face-to-face, online, blended, hybrid, hyflex, and in remote campus environments as assigned. Strong organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills. Collaboration with students, faculty, staff, and community partners.

Physical Demands

Remain stationary for extended periods of time, and/or move across classrooms, offices, and physical and virtual campuses. Transport instructional supplies and equipment up to 25 pounds occasionally.

Work is performed primarily in classroom, office, laboratory, and virtual learning environments. May require evening, weekend, or off-campus assignments and travel to off-campus sites for instructional, professional, or college-related activities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

This description covers the most essential functions and duties associated with this position. The College reserves the right to alter duties, responsibilities, conditions, working hours, and job title as necessary.

Carteret Community College is an EOE/E-Verify employer. Job offers are conditional upon a satisfactory background check.

Benefits available to full-time employees include:

• The best-funded pension plan/retirement system in the nation according to Moodys Investor Service; the employee is required to contribute 6% of their monthly gross pay to this benefit; the College contributes an additional amount.
• Twelve (12) paid holiday days each year (11, if a 10-month faculty member)
• Twelve (12) sick days per year (10, if a 10-mont faculty member) which is cumulative indefinitely. Unused accrued sick leave can be converted to service credit for retirement
• Staff receive fourteen (14) vacation days per year which increases as the length of service increases and accumulates year-to-year. Faculty do not receive vacation leave, rather, they have. on average, 20 scheduled, paid non-instructional days built into the academic calendar.
• Faculty receive paid breaks throughout the academic year, including a Spring Break, Fall Break, and holiday break in December
• 12-month employees work 1,976 hours per year, which allows for an adjusted summer schedule of 4-day work weeks.
• Longevity pay yearly (based on length of service beginning 10 years and up)
• Optional 401K/457 plans
• Low-cost State Health Plan - employee only monthly premium for the Standard (70/30) Plan is based on salary band, and ranges from $35 per month to $80 per month.
• Low-cost optional insurance such as vision and dental insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Temporary and adjunct/part-time employees do not receive benefits.

Employer Carteret Community College (NC)

Address 3505 Arendell Street

Morehead City, North Carolina, 28557

Phone 252-222-6275

Website http://www.carteret.edu