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Adjunct Faculty
2027a-48
Instruction
School of Mathematics and Science
11/01/2026
10/31/2027 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Description
Adjunct faculty will be available to help students during one office hour each week (for each class), will participate in some Departmental or College activities, and are encouraged to participate in professional development.
Adjunct Level 1 - $1,135 per credit hour.
Adjunct faculty may teach up to 22 credit hours each year and usually teach no more than 11 credits each semester.
Minimum Requirements
A Master of Science in Physics or related discipline with appropriate course work is required for lecture instructors. A Bachelor of Science with appropriate education and experience is required for lab instructors. Instructional experience is preferred.
Supplemental (Retirement Annuities) 403(b) and 457(b)
- Tax-sheltered annuities – 403(b). Payroll salary reduction authorization is needed. The form is available on SharePoint Forms/Human Resources Forms.
The 403(b) supplemental retirement plan is available to all CCBC employees (Adjunct Faculty, Part Time Associates and Full Time employees). - Roth 403(b) is a savings feature that is available when you open a 403(b) account. The Roth 403(b) savings feature allows employees to contribute after-tax dollars and then withdraw tax-free dollars from their account upon retirement. The Roth 403(b) savings feature is only offered by the following vendors: TIAA-CREF and VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. Adjunct Faculty, Part Time Associates and Full Time employees are eligible to save for retirement using the Roth 403(b) savings feature. Employees may contribute traditional pre-tax 403(b) dollars and Roth 403(b) post-tax dollars simultaneously. The savings limits are combined for the Traditional 403(b) and the Roth 403(b) contributions.
- Deferred Compensation Plan — 457(b) offered through VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. The 457(b) salary reduction authorization form is needed. The form is available on SharePoint Forms/Human Resources Forms.
Free. Must obtain a parking permit from the Department of Public Safety to use on all campuses.
Sick and Safe Leave
CCBC is pleased to offer paid sick and safe leave for part-time employees. Paid sick and safe leave is earned by all part-time employees including credit and non-credit adjunct faculty, part-time associates and other part-time employees.
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Location indicated in Job Description
Adjunct Faculty
2027a-48
Instruction
School of Mathematics and Science
11/01/2026
10/31/2027 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Description
Adjunct faculty will be available to help students during one office hour each week (for each class), will participate in some Departmental or College activities, and are encouraged to participate in professional development.
Adjunct Level 1 - $1,135 per credit hour.
Adjunct faculty may teach up to 22 credit hours each year and usually teach no more than 11 credits each semester.
Minimum Requirements
A Master of Science in Physics or related discipline with appropriate course work is required for lecture instructors. A Bachelor of Science with appropriate education and experience is required for lab instructors. Instructional experience is preferred.
Supplemental (Retirement Annuities) 403(b) and 457(b)
- Tax-sheltered annuities – 403(b). Payroll salary reduction authorization is needed. The form is available on SharePoint Forms/Human Resources Forms.
The 403(b) supplemental retirement plan is available to all CCBC employees (Adjunct Faculty, Part Time Associates and Full Time employees). - Roth 403(b) is a savings feature that is available when you open a 403(b) account. The Roth 403(b) savings feature allows employees to contribute after-tax dollars and then withdraw tax-free dollars from their account upon retirement. The Roth 403(b) savings feature is only offered by the following vendors: TIAA-CREF and VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. Adjunct Faculty, Part Time Associates and Full Time employees are eligible to save for retirement using the Roth 403(b) savings feature. Employees may contribute traditional pre-tax 403(b) dollars and Roth 403(b) post-tax dollars simultaneously. The savings limits are combined for the Traditional 403(b) and the Roth 403(b) contributions.
- Deferred Compensation Plan — 457(b) offered through VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. The 457(b) salary reduction authorization form is needed. The form is available on SharePoint Forms/Human Resources Forms.
Free. Must obtain a parking permit from the Department of Public Safety to use on all campuses.
Sick and Safe Leave
CCBC is pleased to offer paid sick and safe leave for part-time employees. Paid sick and safe leave is earned by all part-time employees including credit and non-credit adjunct faculty, part-time associates and other part-time employees.
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Who's Hiring
- Los Alamos National Laboratory14
- IDEA Public Schools7
- William & Mary6
- Northern VA Community College5N
- Virginia Community College System5
Top Industries Hiring
- Education52
- Healthcare & Medical Services4
- Science & Research3
- Manufacturing2
- Technology & Software2
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in physics jobs.
- Bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree in physics or a closely related field
- Proficiency in scientific computing languages such as Python, MATLAB, or C++
- Experience with data analysis, signal processing, or numerical simulation methods
- Hands-on laboratory skills including instrumentation calibration and experimental design
- Familiarity with relevant software platforms such as COMSOL, LabVIEW, or GEANT4
- Strong record of technical writing through reports, theses, or peer-reviewed publication
Tips for Your Physics Job Search
Tailor your resume to each subfield
Physics roles vary sharply between, say, plasma diagnostics and photonics instrumentation. Swap out your skills section and project descriptions so the terminology on your resume matches the specific subfield listed in each job posting, not just 'physics research.'
Quantify experimental and computational outputs
Hiring managers in physics roles want to see scale and precision. Replace vague descriptions with specifics: signal-to-noise improvements, simulation runtimes, detector efficiencies, or publication counts. Concrete outputs make your contributions legible to both technical reviewers and non-specialist screeners.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists physics openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by equipment or code you know
Search for the specific instruments, software, or simulation frameworks you have hands-on experience with, such as COMSOL, MATLAB, GEANT4, or specific detector platforms. Roles requiring niche tooling attract fewer applicants, giving you a clearer advantage over generalist candidates.
Prepare for whiteboard problem-solving rounds
Many physics interviews include on-the-spot derivations or estimation problems, especially at national labs and hardware companies. Practice walking an interviewer through your reasoning out loud, including the assumptions you make, since interviewers often care more about your method than your final answer.
Negotiate on publication rights and IP terms
In industry physics roles, your employment contract may restrict publication or patent rights on work you do. Before accepting an offer, clarify which research outputs you can publish and whether past academic work stays yours. This is a real sticking point unique to physics candidates moving from academia.
Physics Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most physicists?
The most active employers for physicists right now are Los Alamos National Laboratory, IDEA Public Schools, and William & Mary, and the most openings are in California, Texas, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. National laboratories, semiconductor manufacturers, and medical device companies consistently drive high physics hiring volumes.
How many physics jobs are remote?
About 34% of physics openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with most remote-eligible roles concentrated in computational physics, data science adjacent positions, and theoretical modeling. Experimental and instrumentation roles almost always require on-site work because they depend on physical equipment and laboratory access.
How do you become a physicist for industry roles?
Start with a degree in physics, then build practical skills in programming, data analysis, and instrumentation alongside your coursework or thesis work. Internships at national laboratories, semiconductor companies, or medical device firms give you applied experience that bridges academia and industry. Many industry physicists also pursue graduate degrees to qualify for research scientist roles, though engineering-adjacent positions often hire at the bachelor's level.
How do you get hired as a physicist with little experience?
Focus on roles titled research associate, junior physicist, or applications engineer, which are structured entry points that value academic training over industry tenure. Highlight thesis projects, lab coursework, and any open-source or published computational work. Internships at government labs or hardware startups are especially valuable because they give you a verifiable applied physics output to discuss in interviews, even with no full-time history.
What does the physics interview process look like?
Most physics hiring processes include an initial screening call with a recruiter or hiring manager, followed by a technical interview covering domain knowledge and problem-solving. Many employers then run a practical round involving a take-home analysis, a whiteboard derivation, or a discussion of a past project in depth. Final rounds often include a panel with senior scientists or cross-functional stakeholders, particularly at national labs and larger technology companies.
Where can I find and apply to physics jobs?
You can find and apply to physics jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your subfield and experience level, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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