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Adjunct- Physics at City Colleges of Chicago

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PHYSICS FACULTY - PART-TIME
MALCOLM X COLLEGE
Malcolm X College is currently seeking part-time faculty to teach Physics. If you have passion for teaching and learning and are committed to the mission of the community college, consider joining our team. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated success in the classroom by developing and using effective teaching strategies that meet students' diverse needs and engage students in critical thinking and problem-solving.
Malcolm X College is a dynamic and forward-thinking educational institution dedicated to fostering the personal and academic growth of its students. We are committed to providing a supportive and innovative environment that empowers students to excel in their academic pursuits while nurturing their personal development.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES

  • Design courses to meet learning outcomes and promote students' active participation in their own learning.
  • Create an effective learning environment that fosters students' intellectual curiosity and helps students to problem solve using discipline-specific thinking strategies.
  • Employ a variety of formative and summative assessments to ensure that classroom instruction leads to student learning and the attainment of the student learning outcomes for the course.
  • Help students reach their academic, personal, and career goals.
  • Foster a safe environment that respects the diversity of people and ideas by modeling respect for all students and conveying confidence in every student's ability to learn.
  • Contribute to and provide leadership in the student's academic and professional communities, and promote collaboration and teamwork among members of these communities.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    • Master's degree in Physics or Master's degree in Engineering Physics, and relevant teaching experience.
    • Knowledge of the Brightspace Learning Management system preferred.
    • Experience with a diverse, multi-lingual student population is desired, as is a commitment to the open access mission of the community college.
    • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with diverse group of staff and students.

      HOW TO APPLY

      • A letter of interest
      • Resume or curriculum vitae

        We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Thank you for your interest in CCC!
        Salary Range: $800-$943 per contact hour

Typical mid-level pay: $97k for Physics Teachers, Postsecondary nationally

National salary averages
Expected mid-level
$97k
Entry
Mid
Senior
Expected
$55k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $170k

Top performers earn significantly more—skill and negotiation matter.

Senior roles pay 95% more than entry—experience is well rewarded.

Slight employer advantage

Standard dynamics. Preparation and demonstrated value matter most.

Hiring leverage
Balanced
Wage leverage
Balanced
Mobility
Low mobility

Who this leverage applies to

Stronger for: Credentialed candidates
Weaker for: Self-taught practitioners

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Watch out for

Limited mobility: Few adjacent roles—switching employers is harder.

Focus on demonstrating unique fit and value.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Expertise pays off

Limited new roles, but specialists earn significantly more.

+3%
10yr growth
Most openings come from retirements and turnover, not new positions.
Typical: Doctoral or professional degree

Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

Labor data: BLS 2024