Part-Time Faculty, Physics

Marist College; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 72,000 - 98,000; Part time

Job summary

Marist University invites applications for Part-Time Faculty positions in Physics for the Spring 2027 semester at the School of Science. Instructors are sought for Introduction to Cosmology (3 credits): Thursdays 6:30-9:00 PM, and Physics Laboratory (3 credits): Wednesdays or Thursdays 2:00-4:45 PM, with optional future opportunities.

Minimum qualifications include a Master’s degree in Physics or closely related field.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Physics or closely related field is required.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned in-person Physics lecture and/or laboratory courses, including explaining physics concepts, facilitating student learning, and supervising laboratory activities as appropriate.
• Grade assignments, examinations, and laboratory reports, providing timely feedback.
• Maintain an active Brightspace presence, including posting course materials and announcements, grading online submissions, and updating the gradebook.

Education

Master's degree in Physics or closely related field

Tools

Brightspace

Job description

Position Title:

Part-Time Faculty, Physics

Department/School:

School of Science

$1,270 per 1 credit with upward adjustment for years of service at Marist University. Pay may vary depending on credits pertaining to online, graduate, music, or lab courses.

Job Summary:

The School of Science invites applications for Part-Time Faculty positions in Physics for the Spring 2027 semester. We are seeking instructors for the following teaching assignments:

• Introduction to Cosmology (3 credits): Thursday evenings, 6:30-9:00 PM.
• Physics Laboratory (3 credits): Wednesday or Thursday afternoons, 2:00-4:45 PM. The instructor may choose either day based on availability.

Applicants may be considered for either or both teaching assignments. Additional opportunities to teach physics lecture or laboratory courses may be available in future semesters.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree in Physics or closely related field required.

Essential Functions:

Teach assigned in-person Physics lecture and/or laboratory courses, including explaining physics concepts, facilitating student learning, and supervising laboratory activities as appropriate. Grade assignments, examinations, and laboratory reports, providing timely feedback. Maintain an active Brightspace presence, including posting course materials and announcements, grading online submissions, and updating the gradebook. Communicate effectively with students in both written and verbal form.

Required Application Documents:

Resume, Cover Letter, & Contact Information of 3 Professional References

About the Department/School:

The School of Science combines scientific principles with practice through the application of knowledge, scientific literacy, and research. Students interested in the natural, physical, and health sciences have access to top facilities, as well as opportunities for internships, clinical rotations, and hands‑on research. Working with dedicated faculty members, students gain the skills required to obtain prestigious awards, placement in top graduate schools, or careers in leading companies.

About Marist University:

Founded in 1929, Marist is a comprehensive, independent four-year institution whose signature educational approach blends the liberal arts with pre‑professional studies and emphasizes experiential learning to enrich classroom instruction. With campuses in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., and Florence, Italy, plus over 70 programs offering a variety of international study, Marist is a portal to the world and is devoted to nurturing a welcoming, inclusive community. Through six schools offering almost 50 majors, Marist cultivates the intellectual growth and well‑being of its more than 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students and encourages them to color outside traditional academic lines as they pursue coursework and personal experiences that provide valuable occupational expertise and reflect their individual passions. Marist has been acclaimed a top institution in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse, Princeton Review, and others. To learn more, please visit https://www.marist.edu/about

Type of Position:

Part‑time

Classification:

Faculty (Part‑Time)

Work Schedule:

Time as required for teaching, office hours, departmental/school activities, scholarship/professional development and other activities as needed.

Location:

Marist University Main Campus

Number of Position Openings:

2

Equal Employment Statement:

Marist University is committed to creating an inclusive workforce on our campus by ensuring that barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. To this end, the University will strive to achieve the full and fair participation of all members of the Marist community.

Equal opportunity means employment, development, and promotion of individuals without consideration of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, or veteran status unless there is a bona fide occupational requirement which excludes persons in one of these protected groups. The University will review its employment policies and procedures to ensure that barriers which may unnecessarily exclude protected groups are identified and eliminated. The University will also explore alternative approaches if any policy or practice is found to have a negative impact on protected groups.

Marist's policy of non-discrimination includes not only employment practices but also extends to all services and programs provided by the University. It shall be considered a violation of University policy for any member of the community to discriminate against any individual or group with respect to employment or attendance at Marist University on the basis of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other condition established by law.

Advertised: October 08, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: January 22, 2027 Eastern Standard Time