Part-time Faculty, Physics - PAGES

Youngstown State University; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 4,000 - 8,000; Part time

Job summary

Youngstown State University is seeking part-time faculty to teach Physics courses on campus. The role requires delivering in-person instruction for introductory physics labs and lectures to a diverse student body, with sections capped at 20 students.

Typical duties include planning, organizing, and providing feedback to support student success, maintaining regular communication with students and university stakeholders, and adhering to the institution’s schedule from Monday through Friday on

Qualifications

• Minimum: at least a master’s degree in a relevant field or a master’s degree in another field plus at least 18 graduate credit hours in physics.
• Preferred: Master’s degree or higher in physics, with laboratory experience documented.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, teaches, and provides feedback to promote and direct student success.
• Responds to students in a timely manner.
• Communicates with students, departments, and university officials via university provided tools and resources.

Education

Master’s degree in a relevant field, or Master’s degree plus 18 graduate physics credits

Master’s degree or higher in physics (preferred)

Job description

Part-time Faculty, Physics

Division

Academic Affairs

Physics & Astronomy

Opening Date

10/01/2026

10/1/2027 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit Status

Excluded from Any Bargaining Unit

PF

Additional Information

Part-time faculty are pooled positions; appointments are made on an as‑needed/rolling basis.

YSU Physics and Astronomy services introductory physics course requirements across a broad range of majors. Our introductory laboratory sections are offered at various times during the day and early evening hours. Each section is capped at no more than 20 students to ensure that there is time to work with all students in the lab. Initial lab set‑ups (gathering of needed supplies) and maintenance of lab equipment are the responsibility of a separate lab coordinator. Must be able to provide regular in‑person instruction as assigned.

Position Information

Plans, organizes, teaches, and provides feedback to promote and direct student success. Responds to students in a timely manner. Communicates with students, departments, and university officials via university provided tools and resources.

An Institution of Opportunity:YSUinspires individuals, enhances futures, and enriches lives.

As a student‑centered university, Youngstown State University’s mission is to provide innovative lifelong learning opportunities that will inspire individuals, enhance futures, and enrich lives.YSUinspires individuals by cultivating a curiosity for life‑long learning; enhances the futures of our students by empowering them to discover, disseminate and apply their knowledge; and enriches the region by fostering collaboration and the advancement of civic, scientific, and technological development. YSU’s culture of enrichment flourishes in our intellectually diverse, accessible, and quality education.

Work Schedule: Typically, Monday through Friday. Teaching assignments are located at YSU’s campus.

Primary Location: Youngstown

Qualifications and Competencies

Required Certifications, Training, and/or Licensures: None

Sponsorship and/or Work Authorization Status:Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.

Minimum Qualifications:At least a master’s degree in a relevant field or a master’s degree in another field plus at least 18 graduate credit hours in physics. Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.

Preferred Qualifications:Master's degree or higher in physics. Undergraduate or graduate degree programs must document the successful completion of several laboratory courses in one or more of the physical sciences, including at least two semesters of introductory physics labs.

Physical Requirements: In accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor physical demands strength ratings, this position will perform sedentary work.

Sedentary: work involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs may be defined as Sedentary when walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other Sedentary criteria are met.

Supplemental Information

Please upload all transcripts as one PDF file.

At time of hire, all candidates must provide official transcripts. Official transcripts must be provided in an unopened, sealed envelope and must bear the embossed or raised college seal, date and Registrar’s signature.