Adjunct Faculty - Physics

Aurora University; Campus (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for passionate adjunct faculty to inspire students in physics and integrated science courses. This role involves teaching engaging lab courses that reinforce core physics concepts through hands-on experiments and real-world applications. Ideal candidates will possess a master's or PhD in physics or a related field, along with a love for teaching and the ability to connect with students. This position offers a competitive pay rate of $1,000 per credit hour, providing an exciting opportunity to contribute to the academic growth of students in a dynamic educational environment.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in physics or related field is required.
• Industry and college-level teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach General Physics Lab I and II, focusing on mechanics and electricity.
• Conduct Integrated Math and Science course with real-world applications.

Skills

Teaching Skills

Data Collection and Analysis

Physics Knowledge

Mathematics Knowledge

Education

Master's Degree in Physics

PhD in Physics or Related Field

Job description

Aurora University seeks talented adjunct faculty who are passionate about teaching and learning. Adjunct faculty are qualified part-time instructors offered teaching opportunities based on course demand and staffing.

Teaching Responsibilities

We are seeking adjunct faculty to teach the following lectures and/or lab courses.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

A master’s or PhD degree in physics or related field is required. Industry experience and college-level teaching experience are preferred.

The anticipated pay rate for this position is $1,000 per credit hour. This compensation is subject to change at the sole discretion of the university, based on institutional needs.