Adjunct Faculty Credit – Physics

SECNY Federal Credit Union; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive semester-by-semester pay

Tuition waivers after three semesters

Sick and personal leave

Adjunct Faculty Development Program

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking adjunct faculty to teach physics courses (PHY I21, PHY I22, and/or PHY 201) in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. This role requires a Master's degree and teaching experience.

Responsibilities include conducting classes based on a specified schedule and contributing to a comprehensive faculty development program. Benefits include competitive pay and tuition waivers after three semesters.

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Qualifications

• Master’s degree with 18 graduate-level physics credits.
• Previous experience teaching college-level algebra-based courses.
• Experience with course-management systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach PHY I21, PHY I22, and/or PHY 201 courses.
• Conduct classes on specified schedules.

Skills

Teaching experience

Knowledge of Blackboard

Microcomputer-based labs

Education

Master’s degree in physics or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

• Teach PHY I21, PHY I22, and/or PHY 201 courses.

Schedule

• PHY I21: June 1 – July 26, MW 8:00‑11:30 am and TR 8:00‑10:50 am.
• PHY 122: June 1 – July 26, MW 6:00‑8:50 pm and TR 6:00‑9:30 pm.
• PHY 201 Mechanics: May 18 – July 12, noon‑3:50 pm and W noon‑3:50 pm.

Pay

• Starting Pay Rate: Per Adjunct Faculty Pay Scale (aligned with the collective bargaining agreement).

Qualifications

• Education Requirements: Master’s degree in physics or an appropriate engineering discipline with a minimum of 18 graduate‑level coursework credits in physics and/or engineering, or master’s degree in a related field with 18 graduate‑level physics credits.
• Experience Requirements: Previous experience teaching algebra‑based courses at the college level; experience using microcomputer‑based labs and course‑management systems such as Blackboard preferred; teaching requirement may be fulfilled via supervised teaching program for graduate students.

Required Documents

• Resume and cover letter.
• Official transcripts (required upon hire).
• Criminal background check (employment contingent).
• Employment sponsorship not available.

Benefits

• Competitive semester‑by‑semester adjunct pay.
• Tuition waivers available after three semesters.
• Sick and personal business leave.
• Comprehensive Adjunct Faculty Development Program.