Adjunct Faculty-Physics & Engineering AY 2026-2027

Wheaton College • Wheaton, IL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Wheaton College invites applications for part time Guest Instructor or Guest Assistant Professor in Physics or Engineering for the 2026-27 academic year. The successful candidate will teach either one lecture or 1-2 labs in the undergraduate physics or engineering major curriculum. We seek applicants with a M.S. or Ph. D. in Physics, Astronomy, Engineering or a closely related field, who will engage a diverse student body with an active-learning model that challenges and supports each student. The ability to mentor physics and engineering majors and general education students in the integration of Christian faith with the life of the mind and the practice of physics and engineering is also an important component of this position.

Requirements

• M.S. or Ph. D. in Physics, Astronomy, Engineering or a closely related field
• Engage a diverse student body with an active-learning model that challenges and supports each student.
• Ability to mentor physics and engineering majors and general education students in the integration of Christian faith with the life of the mind and the practice of physics and engineering.

Nice To Haves

• Previous teaching experience, including experience with evidence-based curricula and hands-on laboratory instruction.

Responsibilities

• Teach one lecture or 1-2 labs in the undergraduate physics or engineering major curriculum.

Benefits

• Salary range: $935 per credit hour for a faculty member with an MA and fewer than 3 years of experience teaching at Wheaton - $1100 per credit hour for a faculty member with a PhD.

What This Job Offers

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