Adjunct Faculty - Physics

CP11 University of New Hampshire; New Hampshire; On-site; USD 3,400 - 4,600; Part time

Job summary

The University of New Hampshire–Manchester campus invites applications for adjunct faculty to teach undergraduate Physics courses and labs beginning fall 2026. Courses include algebra-based Introduction to Physics and calculus-based General Physics, offered as 16-week, on-campus sections.

Duties include 3-hour weekly lectures with in-person sessions, 2-hour weekly laboratory sessions, maintaining course materials in the LMS, proctoring exams and timely grading.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in physics or closely related field from a regionally accredited institution.
• Prior college teaching experience preferred.
• Ability to teach and mentor students in a laboratory setting.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 3-hour weekly lectures; two in-person sessions per week.
• Maintain course materials through the LMS.
• Proctor exams and grade homework and lab reports promptly.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Laboratory instruction

Education

Master's degree in Physics

Job description

Adjunct faculty positions to teach undergraduate Physics courses and labs beginning the fall 2026 semester.

Courses include algebra-based Introduction to Physics and calculus-based General Physics. These are 16-week, on-campus offerings.

Duties/Responsibilities

• 3-hour weekly lectures, class meets in person for two 1 ½ hour sessions per week; and 2-hour weekly laboratory sessions (50%)
• Maintain course materials through the Learning Management System (LSM) (30%)
• Proctor exams, grade homework and laboratory reports in a timely manner (20%)

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum requirements include a master’s degree in physics or closely related field from a regionally accredited institution and previous college teaching experience preferred.

All faculty positions have as their primary objective to create a dynamic teaching/learning environment for our students.

Demonstrated knowledge of Physics including current developments and technologies in the field of Physics, or a closely related field is a requirement.

The ability to teach and mentor students in a laboratory setting is a must.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

This is a face to face position and requires individuals to come to the Manchester campus two days a week.

Required Licenses & Certifications

Some teaching experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Physics or closely related field.

Compensation

Pay Range: $4,000.00

The pay range for this position is listed above.

Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations.

Additional Information

The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.

EEO Statement The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across the campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

Location: Manchester

Salary Grade: Period Activity

More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources

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