Part Time Faculty – Physics- St. Petersburg, FL

Excelsior College; Saint Petersburg (FL); Hybrid; USD 33,480 - 44,640; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Health insurance

Job summary

Excelsior University seeks experienced, student-centered instructors to join our part-time physics faculty pool in St. Petersburg, FL. Courses are taught online using pre-built shells; hybrid courses in St. Petersburg require some evening hours.

Duties include implementing courses, engaging with students via email and online discussions, providing timely feedback, and holding virtual office hours, while following university policies and completing required training.

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in physics or related field with 18 graduate physics credits.
• Experience teaching physics in asynchronous online environments.
• Canvas LMS experience preferred.
• A student-centered teaching approach.

Responsibilities

• Implement courses as designed by the University.
• Engage with students via email, announcements, and online discussions.
• Provide timely, high-quality feedback on student work.
• Hold regular virtual office hours.
• Follow University policies.

Skills

Student-centered teaching

Online instruction

Course coordination

Communication with students

Education

Master’s degree in physics

PhD in physics

18 graduate credits in physics

Tools

Canvas LMS

Job description

Part Time Faculty – Physics- St. Petersburg, FL

Excelsior University seeks experienced, student-centered instructors to join our instructional pool of part-time physics faculty.Reporting to the Department Chair for General Education and Social Sciences, part-time faculty are assigned to course sections based on their qualifications, interest, performance, and course section availability.This is a hybrid (St. Petersburg, FL) and remote online part-time faculty position. Instructional faculty at Excelsior University teach online using pre-built course shells with common readings, activities, and assignments across all sections. Hybrid courses in St. Petersburg include some evening hours during the work week.Faculty Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implementing courses as designed by the University.
• Bringing their own knowledge and expertise to bear on the subject matter.
• Engaging regularly and substantively with students via email, announcements, and online discussion boards.
• Providing timely, high-quality feedback on student work.
• Holding regular virtual office hours.
• Keeping the department chair apprised of any student or course issues.
• Following University policies.
• Completing University-required training and attending required pre-term meetings.

Qualifications:

• A master’s degree or PhD in physics or a master’s degree or higher in a related field with at least 18 graduate credits in physics.
• Experience teaching physics in an asynchronous online environment.
• Experience with the Canvas learning management system preferred.
• A student-centered teaching approach.

A commitment to supporting the success of all students, including those underserved by traditional higher education.The position is compensated at a flat rate of $1,000 per credit hour per course, with low-enrollment courses paid at a directed study rate; the salary range stated reflects the University's good faith estimate at the time of posting.

Excelsior University offers competitive compensation and a generous benefits package that includes paid time off, retirement, and excellent health insurance.

AA/EOE/ADA

Excelsior University is an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected characteristic.