Adjunct Teaching - Physics & Astronomy - Physics Demonstration Courses
Brigham Young University•Provo, UT
•Onsite
About The Position
BYU is seeking an Adjunct Teaching professional for Physics & Astronomy, specifically for Physics Demonstration Courses. This role involves teaching introductory physics/physical science demonstration classes, providing demonstration-based instruction, and coordinating the preparation and delivery of teaching demonstrations in collaboration with faculty. The position requires maintaining existing demonstrations, assisting with new ones, and ensuring a professional and student-centered demo area. Applicants must be willing to relocate to Utah and support the university's unique mission.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in physics, engineering, or a closely related field (degree must be completed by the start date).
- Experience with science demonstrations or teaching laboratory apparatus.
- Must relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of employment.
- All new employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.
- All employees are required to abide by the university's Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards.
- Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university within the context of the principles and doctrines of the affiliated church.
Nice To Haves
- Preferred experience working with instructional demonstrations, teaching demonstrations, laboratory demonstrations, or similar hands-on educational activities.
Responsibilities
- Teach introductory physics/physical science demonstration classes, which include: PS100, Physics 105, 106, 121, 123, 220.
- Provide demonstration-based instruction in support of assigned courses and instructional activities.
- Coordinate the preparation and delivery of teaching demonstrations in collaboration with faculty.
- Communicate with faculty regarding demonstration needs, scheduling, setup requirements, and instructional goals.
- Maintain existing teaching demonstrations to ensure they remain functional, current, safe, and instructionally effective.
- Assist with identifying, acquiring, and preparing new demonstrations that support course content and student learning.
- Ensure demo area activities are conducted in a professional, organized, and student-centered manner.
Benefits
- Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
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