Part -Time Faculty (Temporary) in Physics & Astronomy
About The Position
In the Department of Physics and Astronomy, one or more courses or laboratory or recitation sections may be offered to part-time, temporary faculty members in fall 2026 and/or spring 2027. Courses available could include Technical Physics, General Physics, Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Introductory Astronomy and/or Special Relativity. Laboratory or recitation sections would be in general education or introductory courses: Technical Physics, General Physics, and/or Physics for Scientists and Engineers. Introductory Astronomy includes in-person and online sections of both the lecture and lab courses. Essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: syllabus development aligned with departmental expectations, lesson planning, assignment design, grading, office hours, correspondence with students, use of an online learning management system and/or other instructional software, course coordination meetings with other faculty members, and required orientation and training. Positions require teaching in person on campus. Part-time temporary faculty members may be rehired in subsequent semesters based on course availability, schedule, funding, and performance. Continuation is subject to the terms of the PATFA bargaining agreement and other applicable university policies.
Requirements
- For course instruction: Master’s degree in Physics or a closely related field.
- For recitation or laboratory instruction: Bachelor’s degree in Physics or a closely related field.
- For laboratory instruction: demonstrated knowledge of safe laboratory practices.
- Academic preparation adequate for the courses to be taught.
Nice To Haves
- At least two years’ college teaching experience.
- For course instruction: Doctoral degree in Physics or a closely related field.
- For recitation or laboratory instruction: Master’s degree in Physics or a closely related field.
- For online astronomy instruction: experience with online instruction, astronomy strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated effective teaching.
- Effective oral and communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Syllabus development aligned with departmental expectations
- Lesson planning
- Assignment design
- Grading
- Office hours
- Correspondence with students
- Use of an online learning management system and/or other instructional software
- Course coordination meetings with other faculty members
- Required orientation and training
Benefits
- Tuition benefits (employee and dependent)
- Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability
- Retirement plan options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
