Adjunct Teaching - Physics & Astronomy - PHSCS 225, 240, and 245

Brigham Young University • Provo, UT

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Brigham Young University is hiring an adjunct faculty member to teach PHSCS 225: Introduction to Experimental Physics, PHSCS 240: Design, Fabrication & Use of Scientific Apparatus, and PHSCS 245: Experiments in Contemporary Physics. The position requires preparing course materials, assessing student performance, maintaining accurate records, supporting student learning, and following departmental and institutional policies.

The successful candidate must relocate to and/or reside in Utah for the duration of employment. The required degree must be completed by the position start date. Applicants must submit an updated curriculum vitae, cover letter, and a one-page Mission Alignment Statement with their application. The statement should address commitment to BYU's mission and AIMS of a BYU Education; instructions differ for members and nonmembers of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend. All employees must 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 principles and doctrines of the affiliated church. Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of that church.

Requirements

• MS in Physics or a related field, completed by the position start date.
• Experience teaching college-level Physics courses.
• Relocate to and/or reside in Utah for the duration of employment.
• Submit an updated curriculum vitae, cover letter, and Mission Alignment Statement with the application.
• Abide by the university's Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards.
• Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.

Nice To Haves

• PhD preferred.
• Preferred experience serving as an experimental laboratory instructor.
• Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Responsibilities

• Teach PHSCS 225: Introduction to Experimental Physics.
• Teach PHSCS 240: Design, Fabrication & Use of Scientific Apparatus.
• Teach PHSCS 245: Experiments in Contemporary Physics.
• Prepare course materials.
• Assess student performance.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Support student learning.
• Follow departmental and institutional policies.
• Support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university within the context of the principles and doctrines of the affiliated church.

What This Job Offers

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