Adjunct Professor of Physics---Metro-2026

Fairleigh Dickinson University; Teaneck Township (NJ); On-site; USD 1,240,000 - 1,378,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) plan eligibility

Job summary

Fairleigh Dickinson University in Teaneck, NJ invites applications for an Adjunct Professor of Physics at the Metropolitan Campus. The role supports summer sessions and the academic year, teaching physics lecture and/or lab sections in person during day or evening hours.

Applicants should hold a master’s degree in Physics or related field, with preference for prior teaching experience. Employment requires a background check and Social Security Card; faculty profile submission is requested.

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.
• Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check; candidates will sign a waiver and provide a Social Security Card.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality instruction for undergraduate STEM students
• Guide students through weekly physics lectures and/or 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
• Deliver instruction using evidence-based active learning pedagogies and assist students with data collection and analysis

Skills

Teaching experience

Education

Master's degree in Physics or closely related field

Job description

Adjunct Professor of Physics---Metro-2026

Job Title: Adjunct Professor of Physics---Metro-2026

Campus

Metropolitan Campus, Teaneck, NJ

Department

Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Physics-Metro

Hiring Manager

James Dougherty

Hiring Manager Title

Chair, Department Biochemistry, Chemistry, and Physics

College

Gregory H. Olsen College of Engineering and Science

Position Type

Faculty

Grade

Adjunct

FLSA

Exempt

Faculty Rank

Adjunct Faculty

Salary

$900.00-$1,000 per contract hour

Benefits

• Eligibility to contribute towards the 403(b) plan, and a various fringe benefits (discounts on ever day good and services, entertainment/dining discounts, etc.), and State benefits such as NJ Sick Leave and State Short Term Disability benefits.

Status

Temporary

Months Worked

No Response

Job Summary

The Department of Biochemistry, Chemistry, and Physics of the Gregory H. Olsen College of Engineering and Science at Fairleigh Dickinson University is seeking to hire adjuncts to teach physics lecture and/or lab sections on the Metro campus during the summer sessions as well as the academic calendar year. These sections meet in person and are scheduled to meet during the day and/or the evening.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality instruction* for undergraduate STEM students
• Guide students through the performance of weekly physics lectures and/or 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 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.

Preferred Qualifications

Posting Date

04/23/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

Application Types Accepted

Faculty Profile

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