Part-Time Faculty, Physics

Marist University; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 7,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Marist University in Poughkeepsie, NY invites applications for Part-Time Faculty positions in Physics for Spring 2027. We seek instructors for two assignments: Introduction to Cosmology (3 credits) on Thursday evenings, and Physics Laboratory (3 credits) on Wednesday or Thursday afternoons.

Responsibilities include teaching in-person lectures and labs, grading, and maintaining an active Brightspace presence, with timely feedback and effective communication with students.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned in-person Physics lecture and/or laboratory courses.
• Grade assignments, examinations, and laboratory reports with 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.

Education

Master's degree in Physics or closely related field

Job description

Position Title:

Part-Time Faculty, Physics

Department/School:

School of Science

Salary/Pay Rate:

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

Job Summary:

The School of Science invites applications for Part-Time Facultypositions in Physics for the Spring 2027 semester. We are seekinginstructors for the following teaching assignments:

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

Applicants may be considered for either or both teachingassignments. Additional opportunities to teach physics lecture orlaboratory 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 studentlearning, and supervising laboratory activities as appropriate. Grade assignments, examinations, and laboratory reports, providingtimely feedback. Maintain an active Brightspace presence, including posting course materials and announcements, grading onlinesubmissions, and updating the gradebook. Communicate effectivelywith 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 practicethrough the application of knowledge, scientific literacy, andresearch. Students interested in the natural, physical, and healthsciences have access to top facilities, as well as opportunitiesfor internships, clinical rotations, and hands‑on research. Workingwith dedicated faculty members, students gain the skills requiredto obtain prestigious awards, placement in top graduate schools, orcareers in leading companies.

About Marist University:

Founded in 1929, Marist is a comprehensive, independent four-yearinstitution whose signature educational approach blends the liberalarts with pre-professional studies and emphasizes experientiallearning to enrich classroom instruction. With campuses inPoughkeepsie, N.Y., and Florence, Italy, plus over 70 programsoffering a variety of international study, Marist is a portal tothe world and is devoted to nurturing a welcoming, inclusivecommunity. Through six schools offering almost 50 majors, Maristcultivates the intellectual growth and well-being of its more than6,000 undergraduate and graduate students and encourages them tocolor outside traditional academic lines as they pursue courseworkand personal experiences that provide valuable occupationalexpertise and reflect their individual passions. Marist has beenacclaimed 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/schoolactivities, scholarship/professional development and otheractivities as needed.

Location:

Marist University Main Campus

Number of Position Openings:

2

Equal Employment Statement:

Marist University is committed to creating an inclusive workforceon our campus by ensuring that barriers to equal employmentopportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. To this end, theUniversity will strive to achieve the full and fair participationof all members of the Marist community. Equal opportunity means employment, development, and promotion ofindividuals without consideration of race, color, disability,religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexualorientation, or veteran status unless there is a bona fideoccupational requirement which excludes persons in one of theseprotected groups. The University will review its employmentpolicies and procedures to ensure that barriers which mayunnecessarily exclude protected groups are identified andeliminated. The University will also explore alternative approachesif any policy or practice is found to have a negative impact onprotected groups. Marist's policy of non-discrimination includes not only employmentpractices but also extends to all services and programs provided bythe University. It shall be considered a violation of Universitypolicy for any member of the community to discriminate against anyindividual or group with respect to employment or attendance atMarist University on the basis of race, color, disability,religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexualorientation, veteran status, or any other condition established bylaw.

Applications close: January 22, 2027 Eastern Standard Time