Adjunct Professor of Physics Lab - Florham - Spring 2026

Fairleigh Dickinson University; Madison (NJ); Hybrid; USD 10,000 - 11,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Eligibility for 403(b) plan

Fringe benefits including discounts

NJ Sick Leave benefits

State Short Term Disability benefits

Job summary

Fairleigh Dickinson University is seeking an Adjunct Professor of Physics Lab for the Florham campus for the Spring 2026 semester. This role involves providing quality instruction and guiding students through physics lab experiments while evaluating their progress.

Applicants should have a master's degree in Physics and preferred teaching experience. The position offers various benefits, including eligibility for a 403(b) plan and other state benefits. Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Physics or a related field required.
• Teaching experience preferred.
• Ability to provide quality instruction to undergraduate STEM students.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality instruction for undergraduate STEM students.
• Guide students through weekly physics laboratory experiments.
• Evaluate student progress and provide feedback.
• Hold regular office hours.

Skills

Quality instruction

Active learning pedagogies

Student engagement

Data collection and analysis

Education

Master’s degree in Physics or a closely related field

Job description

Adjunct Professor of Physics Lab - Florham - Spring 2026

Job Title: Adjunct Professor of Physics Lab - Florham - Spring 2026

Campus: Florham

College: Gregory H. Olsen College of Engineering and Science

Department: Chemistry, Biochemistry and Physics-Florham

Position Type: Faculty

Faculty Rank: Adjunct Faculty

Salary: $900–$1,000 per credit hour

Benefits: Eligibility to contribute toward the 403(b) plan and various fringe benefits (discounts on everyday goods and services, entertainment/dining discounts), and state benefits such as NJ Sick Leave and State Short Term Disability benefits.

Status: Temporary

Job Summary: The Department of Biochemistry, Chemistry, and Physics at Gregory H. Olsen College of Engineering and Science, Fairleigh Dickinson University, seeks to hire adjuncts to teach physics lab sections on the Florham campus during the Spring 2026 semester. These sections meet in person during the day.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality instruction for undergraduate STEM students.
• Guide students through weekly physics laboratory experiments.
• Evaluate student progress and provide appropriate feedback in a timely manner.
• Hold regular office hours.
• Track student attendance.
• Submit attendance verification, midterm grades, and final grades online.
• Reply to emails from students, lab coordinators, and administrators in a timely manner.
• Commit to contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• Follow established teaching protocols within the physics program.

Quality instruction includes, but is not limited to, arriving on time and prepared to engage students through evidence-based active learning pedagogies, and/or assisting students with data collection and analysis via thoughtful guidance and encouragement.

Required Qualifications

A minimum of a master’s degree (or equivalent) in Physics or a closely related field is required. Preference will be given to applicants with previous teaching experience. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae/resume.

Employment Conditions

Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check. Candidates for hire will be required to sign a waiver authorizing the background check and produce a Social Security Card.

Posting Date

11/17/2025