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Applied Physics Adjunct

Olympic College
Olympic College Salary
Bremerton, WA Part Time
POSTED ON 7/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/19/2026
Description

Applied Physics Adjunct - PSNS

Salary: $1,000 per credit*

Classification: Adjunct Faculty

Department: PSNS Business & Technology

Reports to: Dean of Business & Technology

Olympic College seeks applicants who are dedicated to student-centered learning, closing achievement gaps, leading diversity and social justice learning opportunities, and employing data-informed decision-making in their instruction. As an Achieving the Dream institution, the college is part of a network of more than 220 colleges, each committed to helping students achieve their college and career goals.

Olympic College is recruiting part-time faculty to teach face-to-face applied physics classes at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard. Specific job functions are listed below.

Essential Functions

  • Teach applied physics course(s) that include the essential concepts of forces, work, rates, resistance, energy and waves, in accordance with college catalog and departmental guidelines.
  • Plan, develop and set up instructional and lab classrooms and online environments.
  • Identify individual learning needs of students and make appropriate adjustments in learning environments and activities.
  • Utilize a variety of assessment activities to evaluate student learning and achievement.
  • This position is considered to by a hybrid position.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in physics or a related field

Desired Qualifications

  • Master’s Degree in physics or a related field
  • College-level teaching experience

Successful Applicants will

  • Foster a climate of multicultural understanding and appreciation.
  • Demonstrate success working with individuals and groups representing a wide range of diverse cultural, geographic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
  • Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Communicate promptly with students, faculty, and staff.
  • Function as a team player.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the Olympic College mission, diversity, and a learning-centered climate.
  • Uphold Olympic College’s values and ethics necessary to maintain a positive climate.

Additional Information

Terms of Employment

Please note that we are unable to sponsor visas for this position. Only candidates who are currently authorized to work in the United States will be considered.

Faculty members must submit official, unopened transcripts to the Human Resources department within 30 days of their employment.

Final salary contract will be determined based on educational qualifications and applicable credits.

This is an adjunct faculty position contracted on a quarterly basis. Placement on the faculty salary schedule will be commensurate with educational background and experience. The salary listed is a range based on per quarter. A collective bargaining agreement exists, and this position is covered by the Association for Higher Education (AHE). Flexibility is required to meet the needs of the department. Evening and/or weekend classes, instruction at satellite Olympic College campuses, and off-campus assignments including travel to clinical sites may be a part of the instructional load.

Adjunct positions at the college are open continuously and reviewed on a quarter-by-quarter basis. Individuals who apply to the applicant pool are considered active for a period of 12 months from the application date and may be contacted when vacancies occur. Applying does not guarantee that a position will be available or offered.

Adjuncts are not eligible for benefits upon their initial hire. Adjunct faculty must work 50 percent of a full-time load for two consecutive quarters to become eligible. Additional hours earned at other SBCTC colleges may count towards this requirement. The list of benefits that may be available after is as follows.

Deferred Compensation Program (DRS) retirement savings plan; TIAA supplemental retirement savings plan, sick leave, Aflac, space available tuition waiver, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), fitness center, reduced rate and priority consideration on-site childcare on a space available.

For more information regarding benefits, please visit our website here.

Conditions of Employment

  • 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. In addition to the background check, candidates will be required to complete the Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Form as required WB HB 2327.
  • The employee must reside in Washington State and within a reasonable distance of the campus to respond to workplace reporting requirements at the time of hiring. Frequent travel to Olympic College campuses or other sites may occur.

How To Apply

Required

To be considered for this positio,n a candidate must apply online through the Olympic College website and submit the following required materials:

  • Olympic College Online Application
  • Resume
  • Cover Letter - in your cover lette,r describe how your experience sets you apart for this position.
  • Unofficial college transcripts. Official transcripts and copies of mandated certifications will be required of the successful candidate.

EEO Statement

Olympic College values equity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator. Olympic College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, or status as a veteran of war. Prohibited sex discrimination includes sexual harassment include but not limited to unwelcome sexual conduct. Provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Erin Pohl, Title VII and Title IX, building 5, room 528A, 360-475-7303. Olympic College is a smoke-free/drug-free environment. This recruitment announcement does not reflect the entire job description and can be changed or modified without notice.

Olympic College

Human Resources

1600 Chester Ave Bldg. 5 – 5th Floor

Bremerton, WA 98337

https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/olympic

N/A

01

Do you have a bachelor's degree in Physics or a closely related field?

  • Yes
  • No

02

Do you have the ability to gain security clearance to work in a controlled industrial area, including the ability to pass a federal criminal background check and proof of identity and documentation of U.S. Citizenship with either a U. S. Passport, state issued U.S. birth certificate, or original naturalization papers?

  • Yes
  • No

03

Please indicate your experience level with Microsoft Office Programs.

  • Beginning
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced

04

Do you have experience teaching at the College level?

  • Yes
  • No

05

Do you have a Master's degree in Physics or a related field?

  • Yes
  • No

06

If you have teaching experience, what courses have you taught?

  • Required Question

Salary : $1,000

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