Adjunct Instructor – Physics

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 4,000 - 5,000; Part time

Job summary

Merrimack College invites applications for adjunct faculty to teach General Physics 1 (PHY2201) for Fall 2026. The course meets M/W/F 9:45 AM–11:00 AM from Aug 31 to Dec 18, 2026.

Duties include delivering lectures, administering exams, and grading assignments in a classroom setting. Minimum qualifications: MS in Physics, Mathematics or related field; college‑level teaching experience and experience with learning management systems (e.g., Canvas).

Qualifications

• MS in Physics, Mathematics or related field required.
• College‑level teaching experience and LMS usage desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lectures for General Physics 1 in a classroom setting.
• Administer exams and grade student assignments.

Skills

Teaching experience

LMS experience

Education

MS in Physics, Mathematics or related field

Tools

Canvas LMS

Job description

Position Description

Merrimack College is a selective, private college in a beautiful, residential setting—just minutes from Boston, Massachusetts. The Department of Math and Physics invites applications for adjunct faculty to teach General Physics 1 this upcoming Fall semester 2026.

General Physics 1 (PHY2201) – Monday/Wednesday/Friday 9:45 AM – 11:00 AM.

This course runs August 31st to December 18th, 2026. Duties include delivering lectures in a classroom setting, administering exams, and grading students’ assignments.

Qualifications

• Hold at least a MS in Physics, Mathematics or a related field.
• College‑level teaching experience and experience utilizing learning‑management systems (e.g., Canvas) and technology in the classroom is highly desirable.

Application Materials Should Include

• Cover letter stating motivation and interest in the position and desired courses.
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Contact information for three professional references (name, title, address, phone number, email address). Applicants will be notified before references are contacted.

This position is subject to the successful completion of a criminal background check.

Compensation

Minimum: $5,000 per 4‑credit course.

Minimum: $3,750 per lab section.

Actual pay will be determined based on candidate qualifications, prior experience, scope of responsibilities, internal equity, and market considerations.

Course Overview

PHY2201 – General Physics 1: First semester of a one‑year introduction to physics, without calculus. Topics normally include vectors, kinematics, Newton’s laws of motion, work and energy, momentum, torque, statics, and circular and rotational motion.

Statement on Our Mission

Merrimack College is a Catholic Augustinian institution of higher education committed to building an accepting and respectful community. Our mission is to enlighten minds, engage hearts, and empower lives, inspired by our Catholic faith and the Augustinian tradition of seeking truth through inquiry and dialogue.

Merrimack College seeks candidates who understand, respect, and can contribute to Merrimack’s Catholic and Augustinian mission. All candidates should describe in their application how they will foster a culture that supports our mission.

Merrimack College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.