Adjunct - Physics

University of North Florida • Jacksonville, FL

11h

About The Position

The Department of Physics and Astronomy is seeking to hire one summer adjunct faculty member. Adjunct faculty are hired on a semester-by-semester basis, as needed, and are non-tenure earning. Position responsibilities include, but not limited to: Serve as part-time faculty, bringing in expertise in their field and incorporating relevant real-life examples into the curriculum. Teach assigned course(s) in accordance with the approved syllabus and course schedule. Hold scheduled office hours with frequency and modality as negotiated with the acting program director and department chair. Create, administer, and grade assessments and use Canvas to deliver course content. Answer questions and provide additional support for students. Required Qualifications Temporary appointment extended to an expert in a specific field to give instruction in connection with an established program. The appointments are: For one (1) academic term at a time, and possess no continuing contractual relationship with the University. May teach undergrad courses with a Master's degree in a specified discipline. Can be used only for temporary OPS) faculty titles. Statement(s) of Understanding This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check. The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator Equal Opportunity The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation. Carnegie UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the University’s collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNF’s mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged citizens.

Requirements

• Temporary appointment extended to an expert in a specific field to give instruction in connection with an established program.
• The appointments are: For one (1) academic term at a time, and possess no continuing contractual relationship with the University.
• May teach undergrad courses with a Master's degree in a specified discipline.
• Can be used only for temporary OPS) faculty titles.

Responsibilities

• Serve as part-time faculty, bringing in expertise in their field and incorporating relevant real-life examples into the curriculum.
• Teach assigned course(s) in accordance with the approved syllabus and course schedule.
• Hold scheduled office hours with frequency and modality as negotiated with the acting program director and department chair.
• Create, administer, and grade assessments and use Canvas to deliver course content.
• Answer questions and provide additional support for students.

What This Job Offers

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