Adjunct Assistant Professor of Physics

Aquinas College • East Grand Rapids, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Aquinas College invites applications for a qualified Adjunct Instructor to teach the laboratory components of our foundational physics curriculum for the Fall 2026 semester. We are seeking an engaged educator dedicated to delivering hands-on instructional experiences in an undergraduate lab setting. This is an in-person, on-campus position. Candidates must be available during the following designated lab windows: Days/Times: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM. Courses: PHYS-201L: General Physics: Mechanics, Sound, and Heat (Algebra-based), PHYS-211L: General Physics with Calculus: Mechanics.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Physics, Applied Physics, or a closely related field is required.
• Demonstrated ability to convey complex scientific concepts clearly to diverse student populations.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and digital communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D. is strongly preferred.
• Prior teaching experience at the undergraduate level (including graduate TA positions), particularly in a laboratory setting, is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate scheduled laboratory sections, guiding students through experimental procedures, data collection, and analysis.
• Coordinate closely with lecture instructors to ensure laboratory exercises integrate with and reinforce theoretical course concepts.
• Maintain regular, timely communication with students, offering constructive feedback on lab reports and maintaining professional availability.
• Evaluate student performance, grade laboratory assignments promptly, and submit final grades in accordance with institutional deadlines and guidelines.

Benefits

• affordable medical, dental, and vision plans
• generous paid vacation each year
• 16 paid holidays
• paid sick time
• short-term disability
• college-paid life and AD&D insurance
• free tuition at Aquinas after one year of full-time employment for employees and their dependents

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level