Physics Adjunct 2026-2027

University of North Calorina Pembroke; Pembroke (NC); On-site; USD 3,000 - 5,400; Part time

Job summary

The Department of Chemistry and Physics invites applications for part-time (adjunct) faculty to teach entry-level Physics courses during Fall 2026 and Spring 2027, pending enrollment needs.

Successful candidates will be responsible for teaching lecture and/or laboratory courses in a face-to-face instructional format. These positions are temporary and part-time, and applications will be reviewed as potential openings arise.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Physics
• Experience teaching in higher education preferred
• Ability to teach entry-level physics lectures and labs

Responsibilities

• Teaching entry-level Physics courses in Fall 2026 and Spring 2027.
• Lectures and/or laboratory courses taught in a face-to-face instructional format.
• Positions are temporary, part-time, and reviewed as potential openings arise.

Education

Master's Degree in Physics

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable). In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 as a part of the online application process.

UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The University prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their age, race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and national origin.

UNC Pembroke is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.

Position Information

Division

Division Academic Affairs

Department

Department Chemistry & Physics

Working Title

Working Title Physics Adjunct 2026-2027

Vacancy Type

Vacancy Type Part-Time Temporary

Min T/E Requirements

Individuals should have Masters Degree in Physics

FTE

FTE .5

Recruitment Range

Recruitment Range commensurate with education and experience

Anticipated Hiring Range

Anticipated Hiring Range commensurate with education and experience

Number of vacancies

Number of vacancies 1

Position #

Position # ADJA01

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Exempt

Months per year

Months per year 4

Work Schedule =e.g. 8-500

Work Schedule Type

Work Schedule Type Flexible

Primary Purpose of Organization Unit

Primary Purpose of Position

Instruction of Physics, Astronomy and Physical Sciences

The Department of Chemistry and Physics invites applications for part-time (adjunct) faculty to teach entry-level Physics courses during Fall 2026 and Spring 2027, pending enrollment needs.

Successful candidates will be responsible for teaching lecture and/or laboratory courses in a face-to-face instructional format.

These positions are temporary and part-time, and applications will be reviewed as potential openings arise.

Management Preference

Prior experience teaching in higher ed

Lic or Certification required by statute or regulation

This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable). In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 as a part of the online application process.

UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The University prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their age, race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and national origin.

UNC Pembroke is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.

Required Documents

• C V/Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Other Document
• Other Document 2

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• * What is your highest level of completed education?
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• * Do you have experience teaching in a higher education environment? If so, please explain on your application or via your CV/Resume.
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