Adjunct Faculty-Physics

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts; Clarksburg (MA); On-site; USD 13,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts in North Adams, MA seeks a part-time adjunct faculty member to teach algebra-based introductory physics II and the associated lab for one semester. The instructor must have a combination of education and professional experience and expertise in the subject area.

Duties include delivering instruction aligned with learning outcomes, submitting syllabi and grades on time, communicating with students and colleagues, and meeting with students by appointment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in a related field is required.
• Previous college-level teaching experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience with algebra-based introductory physics II and lab is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction appropriate to the topic, course description, learning outcomes, and student audience.
• Submit syllabi, grades, and other reports on time.
• Communicate effectively with students and faculty in the department.
• Provide assistance to students by appointment.

Skills

Teaching experience

Education

Master's degree or higher in a related field

Job description

About Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts:

At MCLA, we're here for all, and focused on each of our students.Classes are taught by educators who care deeply about teaching, andabout seeing their students thrive on every level of their lives.In every way possible, the experience at MCLA is designed toelevate our students as individuals, leaders, and communicators,fully empowered to make their impressions on the world. In additionto our 132-year commitment to public education, we have fortifiedour dedication to equitable academic excellence. MCLA has appearedon U.S. News & World Report's list of Top Ten Public Collegesfor 11 consecutive years, earning the No. 6 spot on the list of TopPublic Liberal Arts Schools in the nation for 2026. The College'sfocus on affordable education and economic prosperity is reflectedin additional 2026 U.S. News rankings: No. 6 for Top Performer onSocial Mobility for liberal arts colleges in the state and No. 4for Top Performer on Social Mobility for public liberal artscolleges in the country. These rankings measure how well schoolsgraduate students who receive Federal Pell Grants. Learn more at www.mcla.edu

Job Description:

GENERA STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

The Physics Department seeks applications for a part-time facultymember to teach algebra-based introductory physics II and theassociated lab. This adjunct position would be for one semester.The instructor must have a combination of education andprofessional experience and expertise in the subject area.

DETAILED STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Deliver instruction appropriate to the topic, coursedescription, agreed-upon learning outcomes, academic level, andstudent audience.
• Submit syllabi, grades, and other reports on time.
• Communicate effectively with students and faculty in thedepartment.
• Provide assistance to students by appointment.

Requirements:

• Experience commensurate with course topics.
• Master's degree or higher in a related field is required.
• Previous teaching experience at the college level is stronglypreferred.

Additional Information:

This is a part-time, temporary position with the MSCA union. Thisposition is for one semester with the opportunity forrenewal.

Salary for this position is $1,166-$2,549 per credit. Pay is basedon number of semesters previously taught at MCLA. Position startson January 20, 2026.

Until further notice, in response to the Presidential proclamation,issued on September 19, 2025, imposing a significant fee on theentry of individuals with new H-1B visas, this position is noteligible for visa sponsorship.

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts complies with the Americanswith Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodations toqualified applicants and employees with disabilities. Should youneed to request a reasonable accommodation for the applicationprocess, please email Brenda Stokes, Executive Director of HumanResources.

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is deeply committed tofostering a community of excellence, equity, diversity, andinclusion. We provide equal access to educational, co-curricularand employment opportunities for all applicants, students, andemployees regardless of race, color, religion, national origin,age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity,gender expression, genetic information, marital or parental status,veteran status, or membership in any other legally protected class.Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts does not discriminate on thebasis of sex in any educational program or activity that theyoperate, which extends to admission and employment.

Inquiries about Title IX, Equal Opportunity, or ADA/504 and othernon-discrimination policies may be directed to MCLA's Interim TitleIX and Equal Opportunity Coordinator, to the Assistant Secretary ofthe Department of Education Office for Civil Rights, or both.

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