Temporary Part-Time Faculty (Physics) (Unsolicited)

Millersville University; Millersville, Northern (Lancaster County, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Group Life Insurance

Retirement Plans

Tuition Waiver

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Millersville University is seeking temporary, part-time instructors to teach undergraduate physics courses (lecture and/or lab) on campus or online as needed. The postings aim to build a pool of qualified faculty for assigned sections and future enrollments.

Responsibilities include course preparation, delivering instruction, assessing student learning, grading, and maintaining office hours. Employment is contingent on enrollment and may require evenings or weekends.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Physics or closely related discipline.
• Ability to teach undergraduate physics lecture and/or laboratory courses; familiarity with instructional lab equipment and safe practices; ability to use LMS and instructional technology as needed.
• Evidence of ability to successfully teach diverse student populations.
• Excellent oral, written, interpersonal communication skills.
• Commitment to inclusive teaching practices and working with diverse student populations.
• Successful interview.
• Successful teaching demonstration for classroom assignments.
• Successful completion of three background checks.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned undergraduate physics course(s) (lecture and/or lab) as scheduled.
• Prepare and deliver instruction; assess student learning; hold office hours; submit grades.
• Course preparation, assessment, grading, and student support.
• Maintain prorated office hours weekly to match workload.
• Contribute to scholarship and service commensurate with assignment.
• Other duties assigned within the field of competence.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Student support

LMS use

Safety procedures

Education

Master’s Degree in Physics

PhD preferred

Tools

Learning Management Systems

Instructional technology

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Temporary Part-Time Faculty (Physics) (Unsolicited)

Working Title Temporary Part-Time Faculty (Physics) (Unsolicited)

Classification

Classification Instructor - 24900

Position Summary Information

Nature of position

Nature of position Temporary, part-time

Job Summary/Basic Function

The Department of Physics is accepting applications for Temporary, part-time Instructors to teach assigned undergraduate physics lecture and/or laboratory courses and fulfilling related professional responsibilities (course preparation, assessment, grading, and student support). Duties include teaching face-to-face and/or online classes days, evenings or weekends as scheduled and being available to students by holding appropriate office hours.

In addition to teaching, there is an expectation for scholarship and service commensurate with the assignment.

The purpose of this posting is to generate a pool of qualified faculty. Applications submitted will be reviewed on an as needed basis based on enrollment. Anyone meeting the qualifications may be contacted for an interview and potentially hired when a need exists. In the event that you are interviewed but not immediately hired, your application will remain in the departments pool of qualified faculty.

• Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Retirement Plans – Choose from two excellent options
• Tuition Waiver – Invest in your education or your family’s
• Paid Time Off – Vacation, sick leave, and holidays to recharge

Nestled in beautiful Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Millersville University is a proud member of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education. We’re known for:

• Strong student-faculty connections
• 70+ undergraduate and 24 graduate programs
• A stunning campus and vibrant community
• Outstanding job placement for graduates

With over 66,000 alumni across the globe, our impact is far-reaching—and growing.

Our Mission & Values:

At Millersville, we live by our EPPIIC values of Exploration, Public Mission, Professionalism, Inclusion, Integrity, and Compassion. We are deeply committed to Inclusive Excellence—creating a welcoming, supportive environment where everyone can thrive.

Equal Opportunity for All:

Millersville University is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination. Individuals from traditionally underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Teach assigned undergraduate physics course(s) (lecture and/or lab) as scheduled by the department; prepare and deliver instruction; assess student learning; hold office hours; and submit grades in accordance with University policies. Courses may include algebra-based or calculus-based introductory physics, astronomy and associated laboratories, as needed.

Part-time faculty members shall maintain a prorated number of office hours each week, at a minimum of twenty-five (25) minutes for each workload hour taught, at such days, times and locations as will accommodate the needs of the students.

This position requires in-person instruction on Millersville University’s campus (lecture and/or laboratory) and may include limited online components as assigned. This position is contingent upon sufficient enrollments in assigned classes.

For details, please see:

• The CBA , Article 12.B.1, Effective teaching and fulfillment of professional responsibilities (p. 27).

CONTINUING SCHOLARLY GROWTH AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT and SERVICE TO THE UNIVERSITY AND /OR COMMUNITY :

• In addition to teaching, there is an expectation for scholarship and service commensurate with the assignment.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Other reasonable duties assigned within the faculty member’s field of competence.
• Please see the CBA , Article 12, Performance Review and Evaluation of Faculty (pp. 27-39).

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION :

The Department of Physics at Millersville University offers a Bachelor of Science in Physics and provides essential physics coursework for students across multiple STEM majors. The department emphasizes high-quality teaching, hands-on laboratory experiences, undergraduate research, and inclusive student support in a collaborative learning environment.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Physics or a closely related discipline.
• Ability to teach undergraduate physics lecture and/or laboratory courses; familiarity with standard instructional laboratory equipment and safe laboratory practices; and ability to use learning-management systems and instructional technology as needed.
• Evidence of ability to successfully teach diverse student populations.
• Excellent oral, written, interpersonal communication skills.
• Commitment to inclusive teaching practices and working with diverse student populations.
• Successful interview.
• Successful teaching demonstration for classroom teaching assignments.
• Successful completion of three background checks.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD, ABD , or terminal degree in Physics or a closely related discipline.
• Prior teaching experience in undergraduate physics (lecture and/or lab), including experience with active learning strategies and/or instructional laboratories.

Essential Functions

Please Note: These duties are to be performed with or without an accommodation. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations in accordance with Americans with Disabilities Act ( ADA ).

• Work is normally performed in a typical classroom, laboratory, and office environment.
• Ability to:
  • sit or stand while teaching.
  • speak clearly.
  • communicate via writing exceptionally well
  • understand verbal communication (read and understand verbal messages).
  • use instructional laboratory equipment safely (e.g., power supplies, oscilloscopes, optics equipment) and follow established laboratory safety procedures.
  • move to and from campus buildings, offices, classrooms, and laboratories.
  • stoop or bend to pick things up.
• Must be able to lift/pull/push up to 25 pounds without assistance.
  • lift laboratory equipment kits, small boxes of supplies, and student work bundles.
• Must be able to occasionally lift/pull/push heavier items with assistance.
• Teach courses face-to-face and online if necessary at the higher education level using lectures, demonstrations, class discussion, and appropriate instructional technology and equipment.
• Able to record and calculate grades, prepare course outline and syllabus, develop course and lesson plans, engage in the selection of appropriate textbooks and other teaching aids necessary to the delivery of instruction.
• Use computer for email, obtain information on websites, prepare class documents, grade papers, submit final grades online and other duties related to teaching and advising students and serving the department, college, university and community.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risks.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and mouse.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).