Part-time Adjunct Teaching Positions - Department of Physics and Astronomy

West Virginia University; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 17,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

A major educational institution in Morgantown is seeking part-time adjunct faculty to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in physics and astronomy. Candidates must hold a master’s or doctoral degree in a related field and demonstrate effective teaching skills. The position may involve teaching both majors and non-majors through in-person and online formats, allowing for a flexible teaching approach throughout the year. Join a supportive community committed to personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Evidence of effective teaching at the undergraduate or graduate level.
• Individuals with a doctoral degree can teach graduate or undergraduate courses.
• Individuals with a master’s degree can teach undergraduate courses.

Responsibilities

• Teach in-person or online courses in physics and astronomy.
• Responsible for undergraduate and graduate programs.
• Provide timely feedback and maintain course quality.

Skills

Teaching

Online teaching

Curriculum design

Student assessment

Education

Master’s or doctoral degree in Physics, Astronomy, or a closely related discipline

Doctoral degree in Physics or Astronomy

Job description

Description

The Department of Physics & Astronomy (https://physics.wvu.edu/) at West Virginia University invites applications for Part-time Adjunct Teaching Positions. Areas of need include teaching undergraduate and/or graduate physics and astronomy classes to both majors and non-majors.

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching in-person or online courses in the Department of Physics & Astronomy's undergraduate and graduate programs.

Applications will be accepted throughout the year and will be considered as openings arise. Salary is established on a per-course basis.

Qualifications

These positions require a master’s or doctoral degree in Physics, Astronomy, or a closely related discipline, along with evidence of effective teaching at the undergraduate or graduate level. Generally, individuals with a doctoral degree are eligible to teach graduate or undergraduate courses; individuals with a master’s degree are eligible to teach undergraduate courses.

Please submit via PDF file (a) a letter of application summarizing your teaching qualifications, (b) your curriculum vitae, including professional certifications and professional experience, and (c) contact information for two individuals who can provide letters of recommendation.

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