Part -Time Faculty (Temporary) in Physics & Astronomy

Job description

Statement of the Job: 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, fund...