Physics Faculty - Full-time, tenure track

Physics Faculty - Full-time, tenure track

Salary

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Location

Grays Harbor College, Main Campus, 1620 Edward P Smith Drive, Aberdeen, WA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

00851

Department

Instruction

Opening Date

11/04/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

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Description

This position is open until filled. First review of applications will begin December 1, 2026. Grays Harbor College is seeking a qualified full-time, tenure-track instructor in the physical sciences. Additional responsibilities will include academic student advising, outcomes assessment, holding office hours, committee work, and other duties as assigned. The selected candidate will join a science division with a rich spectrum of specialties and interests, operating in a collaborative and cooperative environment. This position is expected to start in the Fall of 2027.

This is a full-time, tenure-track position. The placement on the salary schedule for 174 Day Contract will be determined by education and experience at the time of hire. Initial placement of faculty shall be no higher than 5 years of service. The 174 Day Salary Schedule can be viewed at https://www.ghc.edu/hr/labor-relations

Grays Harbor College has an excellent benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, primary and supplemental retirement programs and long-term disability insurance. Full-time faculty will also receive 1 day of sick leave per month and 5 days of personal leave days a year.

Faculty positions at Grays Harbor College have been designated as bargaining unit positions represented by the Grays Harbor College Federation of Teachers, Local 4984. The faculty union and the college have a bargaining unit agreement (referred to as the contract) that is posted on the GHC website at https://www.ghc.edu/hr/labor-relations.

About the College

Grays Harbor College serves the communities of Grays Harbor and Pacific counties on the Pacific coast of Washington. Located in Aberdeen, Washington at the base of the beautiful Olympic Peninsula, the College is less than an hour away from scenic Pacific Ocean beaches and close to both the Olympic and Mount Rainier National Parks. Grays Harbor provides the perfect landscape to enjoy the abundance of excellent outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, biking, fishing, clam digging, surfing, boating, and various kayak/canoe paddling opportunities. Grays Harbor College is located on the ancestral lands of the Chehalis, Chinook, Quinault and Shoalwater Bay Peoples. For more information about working for the college and living in Grays Harbor visit https://www.ghc.edu/hr

Grays Harbor is committed to providing excellent educational opportunities. We prioritize student learning, promote student and faculty success, foster an inclusive environment, manage our resources, and connect with the community. We strive to create a culturally relevant environment on campus and in the community by learning and practicing equity-mindedness and promoting faculty, staff, and student diversity.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide instruction of algebra based & calculus-based physics courses and their corresponding laboratory sessions. Instruction duties may also include physical geology (also with a laboratory component), Earth science, or other areas of expertise such as Computer Science.
• Maintaining a course load of 44-46 hours per year, approximately 15 credit hours per quarter.
• Maintain regularly scheduled office hours that allow students to meet and engage with faculty.
• Maintain a classroom environment that affirms a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and demonstrates an understanding of historically disadvantaged populations and awareness of cultural relevance.
• Develop, assign, and assess learning activities appropriate to the course and program learning outcomes. Provide students with course syllabi at the beginning of the quarter and distribute or post appropriate learning resources. Provide instructional feedback and assign grades in a timely manner.
• Maintain and submit accurate academic records, including verification of class rosters, no-show reports, student grades, and student course evaluations by dates requested by the College; maintain course Canvas page using Universal Design strategies.
• Assess course outcomes to improve success in teaching and learning. The assessed course outcomes are then tied to the appropriate program and institutional outcomes.
• Collaborate with other faculty in selecting learning resources and technologies to support the curriculum.
• When appropriate, coordinate with science division faculty and the office of instruction to define or update program outcomes.
• Engage in shared governance by serving on college committees and participating in department, division, and college meetings.
• Participate in student education and career development through advising, guided pathways activities, and high-impact practices like collaborative projects, global learning, and community engagement.
• Engage in professional development activities to improve teaching and learning and remain current in the discipline.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each required duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Qualifications

• Masters degree in physics or related field from an accredited college or university
• Demonstrated success in teaching physics or related courses in a college environment
• Experience in curriculum development, instruction, and evaluation

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated success in teaching physics in a community college
• Successful experience incorporating technologies into instruction, including online instruction
• Experience in outcomes assessment
• Experience working with diverse communities and supporting the success of students and staff from racial, ethnic, and gender backgrounds that are underrepresented
• Experience using culturally responsive teaching
• Experience working with guided pathways

Supplemental Information

In addition to the GHC online Application you will need to submit the following materials. Incomplete applications will not be accepted or considered.

• A letter of application addressing your qualifications for the position.
• A detailed resume or c.v. showing related work experience and education.
• Contact information for three professional references.
• A statement of your teaching philosophy.
• A brief diversity statement detailing how your teaching, service, and/or work experience has supported the success of students from racial, ethnic, and gender backgrounds that are underrepresented in their field and the College. Applicants who have not yet had the opportunity for such experience should note how their work will further Grays Harbor College's commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Transcripts of all college work completed. Unofficial copies are acceptable, official copies will be required at time of hire.

Background checks - Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position. Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington State Law.

Grays Harbor College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, marital status, veteran status, genetics, or age in its programs, activities, and employment. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

• Title II/Section 504 and Title IX Coordinator - Erin Tofte, Associate Vice President of Human Resources

For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit https://ocrcas.ed.gov/contact-ocrfor the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481

This is a full-time, tenure-track position. The placement on the salary schedule for 174 Day Contract will be determined by education and experience at the time of hire. The 174 Day Salary Schedule can be viewed at https://www.ghc.edu/hr/labor-relations. Note: Initial placement of faculty shall be no higher than 5 years of service.

Grays Harbor College has an excellent benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, primary and supplemental retirement programs and long-term disability insurance. Full-time faculty will also receive 1 day of sick leave per month and 5 days of personal leave days a year.

Faculty positions at Grays Harbor College have been designated as bargaining unit positions represented by the Grays Harbor College Federation of Teachers, Local 4984. The faculty union and the college have a bargaining unit agreement (referred to as the contract) that is posted on the GHC website at https://www.ghc.edu/hr/labor-relations.

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Do you have a Masters degree (or higher) in physics or related field from an accredited college or university?

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Do you have demonstrated success in teaching physics or related courses in a college environment?

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Do you have experience in curriculum development, instruction, and evaluation?

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The following qualifications are preferred but not required. If you possess any of the qualifications listed below, please indicate which ones apply to you by and providing the corresponding number(s) and a brief explanation. 1. Demonstrated success in teaching physics in a community college 2. Successful experience incorporating technologies into instruction, including online instruction 3. Experience in outcomes assessment 4. Experience working with diverse communities and supporting the success of students and staff from racial, ethnic, and gender backgrounds that are underrepresented 5. Experience using culturally responsive teaching 6. Experience working with guided pathways

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FINAL CHECK! In addition to the GHC online Application you will need to submit the following materials. Incomplete applications will not be accepted or considered. • A letter of application addressing your qualifications for the position. • A detailed resume or c.v. showing related work experience and education. • Contact information for three professional references. • A statement of your teaching philosophy. • A brief diversity statement detailing how your teaching, service, and/or work experience has supported the success of students from racial, ethnic, and gender backgrounds that are underrepresented in their field and the College. Applicants who have not yet had the opportunity for such experience should note how their work will further Grays Harbor College's commitment to diversity and inclusion. • Transcripts of your degree. Unofficial copies are acceptable, official copies will be required at time of hire. No response needed.

Required Question

Employer Grays Harbor College

Address 1620 Edward P. Smith Drive

Aberdeen, Washington, 98520

Phone (360) 538-4257

Website https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/ghc