Adjunct Faculty - CAS Department of Physics (Open Continuous)

American University; United States; On-site; USD 3,400 - 5,480; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

American University in Washington, DC seeks an Adjunct Faculty member to teach undergraduate physics. The position is part-time and exempt, with duties assigned by the Department of Physics.

Responsibilities include delivering instruction and adapting duties as the academic year progresses. A terminal degree is preferred for higher rank, and a background check is required.

Qualifications

• Rank will depend on the highest degree earned in Physics or a related field.
• Background check required; position contingent on successful completion.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction in undergraduate physics courses as assigned by the Department of Physics.
• Duties and responsibilities may evolve over the academic year.

Skills

Rank based on degree

Education

Terminal degree in Physics or related field

Job description

Overview

American University is a student-centered research institution located in Washington, DC, with highly-ranked schools and colleges and internationally-renowned faculty, dedicated to creating meaningful change in the world.

Position

Title: Adjunct Faculty – Physics
Location: College of Arts & Sciences, Washington, DC
Type: Part time, Exempt

Responsibilities

Adjunct faculty members will deliver instruction in undergraduate physics courses as assigned by the Department of Physics. Duties and responsibilities may evolve over the academic year.

Qualifications

• Rank will depend on the highest degree earned in Physics or a related field; candidates with a terminal degree in Physics or a related field are considered for higher rank.
• Background check required; position contingent on successful completion.

Salary

• Without Terminal Degree:
  • 1-2 Credit Course: $2,865
  • 3-4 Credit Course: $4,725
  • 5-6 Credit Course: $4,938
• With Terminal Degree:
  • 1-2 Credit Course: $3,414
  • 3-4 Credit Course: $5,400
  • 5-6 Credit Course: $5,548

Benefits

Competitive benefits package available. Additional benefit options available through the university.

Other Details

Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Employees in staff positions at American University must deliver services from either the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia, or perform work on-site at the university.

Contact

Email: [e-mail]

Equal Employment Opportunity

American University is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively "Protected Bases") in its programs and activities.