Adjunct Instructor, Physical Science

The Foundation for Palm Beach State College

. Instruct college students according to educational theories and techniques .

Posted 10/23/2026part-timeLake Worth • Florida • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in curriculum development and student assessment within Earth Science and related fields, while effectively utilizing instructional technologies and maintaining academic standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Master's Degree In Earth ScienceCurriculum DevelopmentStudent AssessmentCanvas Learning Management SystemMicrosoft Office Professional

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Hard Skills

Curriculum DevelopmentStudent AssessmentProgram EvaluationAdministrative ProceduresClass Needs AnalysisCourse SchedulingFaculty AssignmentsTest Date CoordinationPolicy Manual DevelopmentProgram Review

Soft Skills

Positive Interaction With Diverse PopulationsAdaptability To Fluctuating Schedules

Tools & Technologies

Canvas Learning Management SystemMicrosoft Office Professional

Certifications & Qualifications

Official TranscriptsDegree Validation By NACES

Industry Keywords

Earth ScienceGeologyOceanographyMeteorologyPhysicsPhysical ScienceAstronomyGeoscienceAccredited InstitutionCriminal Background Investigation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Instruct college students according to educational theories and techniques
Develop discipline-related curricula
Assess student learning
Participate in program evaluation and college activities
Maintain college and department standards supporting the College’s mission and strategic plan
Develop, maintain, interpret, and execute administrative procedures and practices
Develop and maintain manuals covering College policies, procedures, rules, and standards
Analyze class and program needs
Determine and recommend course retention or deletion
Develop and coordinate program and course schedules, faculty assignments, and test dates
Maintain and adjust calendars tracking schedules
Assist students with program curriculum, program and course reviews, and articulation activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree in Earth Science, Geology, Oceanography, Meteorology, Physics, Physical Science, Astronomy, or Geoscience
Or Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Earth Science, Geology, Oceanography, Meteorology, Physics, Physical Science, Astronomy, or Geoscience
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Professional or similar applications
Ability to utilize Canvas Learning Management System and other instructional technologies
Ability to interact positively with diverse populations and varying education levels of students, faculty, staff, and the public
Ability to work a fluctuating schedule including evenings and weekends
Official transcripts, college-stamped student copies, or non-web-based unofficial transcripts must be attached
U.S. degrees must be conferred by an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation
Foreign degrees must be validated by a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) member, with an evaluation report attached before the application closing date
Employment contingent upon passing a drug test and completing a criminal background investigation

Benefits

Comp & perks

Open continuous applicant pool
Adjunct positions filled on an as-needed basis
Employment within the State of Florida except for occasional brief and temporary pre-approved periods related to college travel