Adjunct Physics Instructors

Avila University; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday schedule

Tuition remission for employee and/or依

Job summary

Avila University in Kansas City, MO seeks adjunct instructors in physics for multiple part-time appointments for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027. The successful candidate will teach in-person lectures and labs for Physics Concepts, General Physics I, and General Physics II.

Responsibilities include delivering content with engaging and inclusive methods, coordinating with the program Chair, and ensuring coverage of course objectives.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in the discipline or a master’s degree in another area with 18 credit hours of discipline graduate coursework from an accredited university/college.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching and ability to engage a diverse student population.
• Experience with Canvas LMS and online learning modalities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct all class sessions according to the assigned schedule.
• Provide instruction, activities, assignments, assessments, and feedback to adequately cover all objectives for the courses taught.
• Deliver content using effective methods suitable for students with diverse abilities and backgrounds.
• Collaborate with the program Chair.
• Perform other duties related to assigned courses.

Skills

Teaching experience

Diversity & inclusion

Canvas LMS

Online learning strategies

Education

Master’s degree or higher in discipline

Tools

Canvas

Job description

The Avila University College of Arts and Sciences, guided by its mission of excellence in teaching and learning and dedicated to service to the Dear Neighbor, is actively seeking adjunct instructors in physics for multiple part‑time appointments for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027. The successful candidate will be able to teach in‑person lectures and labs for Physics Concepts, General Physics I, and General Physics II.

Responsibilities

• Conduct all class sessions according to the assigned schedule.
• Provide instruction, activities, assignments, assessments, and feedback to adequately cover all objectives for the specific course(s) taught.
• Deliver content using effectual methods which are appropriate to students with differing abilities, levels of preparation, and cultural experiences.
• Work effectively with the program Chair.
• Perform other duties as needed related to assigned courses.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in specific discipline relevant to teaching responsibilities or a master's degree in another area with 18 credit hours of discipline graduate coursework from an accredited university/college.
• Demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching.
• Teaching experience with a diverse population (preferred).
• Experience with a Learning Management System such as Canvas (preferred).
• Experience with effective methods for engaging students through online learning (preferred)
• Ability to contribute to a climate that supports a diverse student body, serves first-generation college students, multilingual learners, and contributions to equity and social justice through their work.

Successful candidates should be committed to contributing to a climate that supports a diverse student body, serves first-generation college students, multilingual learners, and contributions to equity and social justice through their work.

This is a full-time position, eligible for the usual and customary benefits. Avila University’s comprehensive benefit package includes a generous holiday schedule, tuition remission for employee and dependents, vacation and sick leave, retirement benefits and health insurance.

• generous holiday schedule
• tuition remission for employee and dependents
• vacation and sick leave
• retirement benefits
• health insurance

The Community

Kansas City, a two-state metropolitan area with a population of nearly two million, offers a wide variety of cultural, educational and social life opportunities. Avila University, a Catholic university founded and inspired by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, provides undergraduate and graduate education in the liberal arts and professional studies, preparing lifelong learners who make meaningful contributions to the global community.

Additional Employment Information

Avila University is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of, sex, race, religion, age, color, sexual orientation, disability, national or ethnic origin, marital status, veteran's status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

You must be at least 18 years of age to be employed by Avila University.

All new employees will be required to complete an “Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9)” and produce requested documentation after employment.

In compliance with the Higher Education Amendments of 1998, the university's annual security and crime statistics report is available at https://www.avila.edu/campus-resources/campus-safety. A copy of this report is available upon request from the Campus Safety Office in the Whitfield building any weekday between 8am and 5pm.

Avila University requires the successful completion of a background check as a condition of employment.