Adjunct Pool - Instructors in Physics

North Central College; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 1,700 - 2,900; Part time

Job summary

North Central College in Naperville, IL invites applications for an adjunct (per-course) faculty position to teach physics lecture and/or laboratory sections. A Ph.D. in physics, engineering, or an associated field is preferred; master’s degree with college teaching experience may also be considered.

Adjunct appointments are per-course, non-benefits-eligible, with review ongoing for opportunities. Successful candidates will demonstrate teaching excellence and contribute to the department’s

Qualifications

• Teaching excellence is paramount.
• PhD in physics, engineering, or associated field preferred; master's degree with college teaching experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Teach physics lecture and/or laboratory sections.
• Per-course adjunct appointment.
• Contribute to course development and assessment.

Job description

Position Summary

The Department of Chemistry and Physics in the College of Arts and Sciences at North Central College invites applications for an adjunct (per-course) faculty position for lecture and/or laboratory sections of Physics. A Ph.D. in physics, engineering, or an associated field is preferred; candidates possessing a master’s degree and college-level teaching experience may also be considered. Teaching excellence is paramount. See https://www.northcentralcollege.edu/college-arts-sciences/physics for more information about our department and courses. Adjunct faculty appointments are made on a course-by-course basis. This posting is intended to build a pool of qualified candidates for future teaching opportunities, as program needs vary from semester to semester. If your academic background and expertise align with departmental needs, you may be contacted to discuss available assignments. This is a non-benefits-eligible, fixed-term appointment with no tenure eligibility. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and candidates will be contacted if an appropriate opportunity becomes available.

Employment Conditions

An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of the College’s background screening process.

EEO Statement

North Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce. North Central College provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation, please notify the Office of Human Resource. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Additional Information

Founded in 1861, North Central College is a nationally recognized institution of about 3000 students, located in Naperville, IL, a thriving suburb just west of Chicago. The College is in a period of growth with the addition of a $60 million Science Center (2017), and a new Health Sciences and Engineering building (2020). North Central College is within walking distance of the Naperville Metra station and is next to downtown Naperville. The Naperville area is home to many excellent school districts and Naperville, IL has been ranked as one of the best places to live by Money magazine. For more information, please visit: http://www.noctrl.edu.

The budgeted salary range for this position is $1,680 to $2,860. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications, including equivalent years in rank, training, and field or discipline; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

For further information, contact Dr. Paul Bloom at [e-mail].