Adjunct Faculty - Physics

Aurora University; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 1,515,360; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking passionate adjunct faculty for part-time teaching opportunities at Aurora University, focusing on courses such as General Physics Lab I, General Physics Lab II, and Integrated Math and Science. Candidates must hold a master’s or PhD in physics or a related field, with a preference for those with teaching experience. The anticipated pay rate is $1,100 per credit hour, based on institutional needs.

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD degree in physics or related field is required.
• Industry experience is preferred.
• College-level teaching experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach PHY-2210Z General Physics Lab I focusing on mechanics.
• Teach PHY-2220Z General Physics Lab II focusing on electricity and magnetism.
• Teach NSM-2500 Integrated Math and Science, integrating math and physics.

Skills

College-level teaching experience

Master’s or PhD in physics or related field

Industry experience

Education

Master’s or PhD in physics or related field

Job description

Position Purpose:

Aurora University seeks talented adjunct faculty who are passionateabout teaching and learning. Adjunct faculty are qualifiedpart-time instructors offered teaching opportunities based oncourse demand and staffing.

Essential Job Functions:

Teaching Responsibilities

• PHY-2210Z General Physics Lab I This is a one-semester course that reinforces physics concepts of mechanics by engaging in experiments related to motion, free body diagrams, acceleration, momentum, conservation of energy, circular motion, material properties, fluid flow and waves. Data collection, analysis and presentation are emphasized with scientific practices.
• PHY-2220Z General Physics Lab II A one semester course that reinforces physics concepts of electricity, magnetism and optics by engaging in experiments related to electric fields, capacitors, circuits, magnetic fields, motors, spectroscopy, and optics. Data collection, analysis and presentation continue to be emphasized scientific practices. Real-world physics connections are explored in researching modern technological and health-care related instrumentation.
• NSM-2500 Integrated Math and Science This course presents an integrated approach to mathematics and science and their applications to problem solving. Topics in science include exploration of fundamental physical concepts, including transformation of energy, force and motion, waves, electricity and magnetism, and the atomic view of matter. Topics in mathematics include real numbers, representation and evaluation of functions, properties of linear and nonlinear functions, problem solving with and without linear equations, problem solving and representation of systems of linear equations, the relationship between symbolic expressions, and graphs of lines.

Essential Job Requirements:

• Minimum Qualifications A master’s or PhD degree in physics or related field is required. Industry experience and college-level teaching experience are preferred.
• Skills The anticipated pay rate for this position is $1,100 per credithour. This compensation is subject to change at the sole discretion of the university, based on institutional needs.