Adjunct, Physics

Saint Joseph's University; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Joseph’s University invites applications for adjunct instructors to teach introductory physics. Courses include lectures and labs; assignments, quizzes, and exams are part of the responsibilities. Teaching may occur on the Hawk Hill Campus or online, depending on departmental needs.

This is a pooled position with interviews conducted as needs arise. Qualified candidates hold a masters (or PhD preferred) in physics or related field and can clearly connect lectures to learning outcomes.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Physics or related field.
• Ability to explain complex concepts to students.
• Strong understanding of student learning outcomes.
• Experience teaching at the college level preferred.
• Experience teaching online courses preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver instructional materials such as lectures, lab activities, and assessments (including quizzes, exams).
• Connect lectures and assessments to student learning outcomes (SLOs).
• Hold weekly office hours to support students (or be available by appointment).
• Create, administer, and grade assignments, quizzes, lab reports, and exams.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress in the Canvas platform.

Education

Masters degree in Physics or related field

PhD in Physics or related field

Tools

Canvas LMS

Job description

Position Title: Adjunct, Physics

Time Type: Part time

Position Summary and Qualifications:

The Department of Physics is seeking 1 or more adjunct instructors to teach introductory physics. Topics covered include classical kinematics and dynamics, fluids, waves, electricity and magnetism, and optics. We are looking for instructors for both lectures (3-credit hours) and labs (3-credit hours). All courses will be offered on the Hawk Hill Campus or online, depending the needs of the department. Disclaimer: This job posting is a pooled position. The department will accept applications throughout the Academic Year. However, they may only reach out to interview applicants when a need to fill a course has been identified.

Position Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver instructional materials such as lectures, lab activities, and assessments (including quizzes, exams)
• Connect lectures and assessments to well defined student learning outcomes (SLOs) which will be clearly shared with students
• Hold weekly office hours to support students (or be available by appointment)
• Create, Administer, and Grade assignments, quizzes, lab reports, and exams
• Maintain accurate records of student progress in the course through a well-organized grade book in our canvas platform

Minimum Qualifications:

• The candidate will hold a Masters degree in Physics or related field
• Ability to effectively explain complex concepts to students and have a strong understanding of student learning outcomes

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with instruction on the college level
• Experience with teaching online courses.
• PhD in Physics or a related field.

Pay Transparency:

Adjunct compensation is determined by education and relevant work experience. Learn more about the adjunct pay structure and the University’s approach to pay and benefits transparency.

Notice to Out of State Applicants:

Saint Joseph’s University may only consider applicants from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York (not including New York City zip codes), and Delaware (Delaware residents must regularly be present for over 50% of work time on an SJU campus). If an employee must relocate to meet these conditions, financial assistance may be available but is not guaranteed.

Saint Joseph’s University is a private, Catholic, Jesuit institution and we expect members of our community to be knowledgeable about – and to make a positive contribution to – our mission.

Saint Joseph’s University is an equal opportunity employer that seeks to recruit, develop and retain a talented and diverse workforce.

The University is committed to the diversity of its faculty and staff so that our students, our disciplines and our community as a whole can benefit from the multiple perspectives it offers.

The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

EOE

Saint Joseph’s University prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in its programs and activities, including admission and employment, in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The Title IX Coordinator is responsible for overseeing compliance with Title IX and other civil rights laws and regulations. To contact the Title IX Coordinator, e-mail [e-mail], visit Campion Student Center suite 243, or call 610-660-1145. To learn more about the University’s Title IX policies, the process for filing a report or formal complaint of sex discrimination, sexual harassment, or other form of sexual misconduct, and the University’s response to reports and/or formal complaints, please visit www.sju.edu/titleix. Inquiries may also be directed to the Federal agency responsible for enforcing Title IX, the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Applicant Information & Disclosures

Please review this article of important information pertaining (but not limited) to: Background checks, the Form I‑9, Equal Opportunity Employment (EOE), and Title IX.

Pay Transparency & Benefits Overview

Read more about the university's approach to pay and benefits transparency.

Please review this article of important information pertaining (but not limited) to: Background checks, the Form I‑9, Equal Opportunity Employment (EOE), and Title IX.

As Philadelphia’s Jesuit Catholic University, Saint Joseph’s provides a rigorous, student-centered education rooted in the liberal arts. We prepare students for personal excellence, professional success, and engaged citizenship. Striving to be an inclusive and diverse community that educates and cares for the whole person, we encourage and model lifelong commitment to thinking critically, making ethical decisions, pursuing social justice, and finding God in all things.