Adjunct - Department of Physics, Astronomy

Abilene Christian University; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 3,000 - 6,000; Part time

Job summary

Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas, invites applications for an Adjunct Faculty member to teach PHYS 101 Astronomy during the Spring 2027 semester. The course provides a basic introduction to astronomy and will be taught in person.

Responsibilities include delivering course material, creating a syllabus and assignments, communicating with students professionally, and grading assignments promptly. Preference for using Canvas.

Qualifications

• Required: MS, MA, or PhD in Astronomy, Astrophysics, Physics or a closely related STEM field.
• Preferred: 3 or more years of prior teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach PHYS 101 Astronomy in-person and provide a course syllabus with assignments.
• Promptly grade all assignments and complete departmental assessments; Canvas usage preferred.
• Adhere to departmental policies, grading deadlines, and academic integrity standards.

Education

MS/MA/PhD in Astronomy/Physics

Job description

ACU is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ. This position requires the employee to be a professing Christian and to be willing to support the Christian mission of ACU.

The Department of Physics is seeking a qualified Adjunct Faculty member to teach the PHYS 101 Astronomy course during the Spring 2027 semester. This general education course provides a basic introduction to the field of astronomy.

Instruction: Teach course material during in-person classes and provide a course syllabus and appropriate assignments to support learning and communicate with students professionally.

Grading: Promptly grade all assignments and complete required departmental assessments. It is preferred this is performed using Canvas, ACU's learning management system.

Compliance: Adhere to departmental policies, institutional grading deadlines, and academic integrity standards.

Qualifications: Required: MS, MA, or PhD in Astronomy, Astrophysics, Physics or a closely related STEM field. Preferred: 3 or more years of prior teaching experience.

ACU does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, genetic information, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal law.

ACU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the university's financial and physical assets. Therefore, Abilene Christian University conducts background checks on all candidates for employment in security sensitive positions. As a current employee, it will be determined if you need an additional background check upon your hire.

Abilene Christian University is the premier university for the education of Christ-centered, global leaders, offering an exceptional education to about 6,700 students annually from 51 states and territories, and 42 nations. This private, comprehensive university, founded in 1906 in Abilene, Texas, offers 88 baccalaureate majors that include more than 175 areas of study, 77 areas of study in master's degree and specialist programs, and five doctoral programs. It has been ranked as one of the top institutions in the nation for undergraduate research, undergraduate teaching, first-year experiences, service learning, study abroad and learning communities.

ACU's mission is to educate students for Christian service and leadership throughout the world.

ACU Dallas, a branch campus in Addison, Texas, is the home of the university's online undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs.

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