Physics Adjunct Professor - Undergrad Lab & Recitation

St. John's University; Hempfield Township (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 2,166,000 - 3,085,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Generous paid time off

Job summary

St. John’s University is seeking a non-tenure track Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate labs and recitations, demonstrate effective classroom instruction, and assess student learning while updating materials in Canvas.

A Ph.D. in Physics, Applied Physics, Engineering, or closely related area is required, with undergraduate teaching experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Physics, Applied Physics, Engineering, or closely related area.
• Previous Undergraduate Teaching Experience is preferred.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach one 2-hour labs and one 1-hour recitation each week.
• Deliver instruction clearly, efficiently, and professionally in lab demonstrations and recitation practice.
• Assess student performance through lab reports, recitation quizzes, etc., and submit grades per university policy.
• Manage and update course materials through Canvas as required by the department.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Doctorate/PhD in Physics or related

Job description

St. John’s University is seeking a non-tenure track Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate labs and recitations, demonstrate effective classroom instruction, and assess student learning while updating materials in Canvas.

A Ph.D. in Physics, Applied Physics, Engineering, or closely related area is required, with undergraduate teaching experience preferred.