Adjunct, Physics
- Location
- Philadelphia - Hawk Hill
- Listed
- Yesterday
About the role
Time Type: Part time
Position Summary and Qualifications
- The Department of Physics is seeking 1 or more adjunct instructors to teach introductory physics.
- Topics covered include classical kinematics and dynamics, fluids, waves, electricity and magnetism, and optics.
- We are looking for instructors for both lectures (3-credit hours) and labs (3-credit hours).
- All courses will be offered on the Hawk Hill Campus or online, depending the needs of the department.
Position Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver instructional materials such as lectures, lab activities, and assessments (including quizzes, exams)
- Connect lectures and assessments to well defined student learning outcomes (SLOs) which will be clearly shared with students
- Hold weekly office hours to support students (or be available by appointment)
- Create, Administer, and Grade assignments, quizzes, lab reports, and exams
- Maintain accurate records of student progress in the course through a well-organized grade book in our canvas platform
Minimum Qualifications
- The candidate will hold a Masters degree in Physics or related field
- Ability to effectively explain complex concepts to students and have a strong understanding of student learning outcomes
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with instruction on the college level
- Experience with teaching online courses.
- PhD in Physics or a related field.
Pay Transparency
Adjunct compensation is determined by education and relevant work experience. Learn more about the adjunct pay structure and the University's approach to pay and benefits transparency.
Notice to Out of State Applicants
Saint Joseph's University may only consider applicants from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York (not including New York City zip codes), and Delaware (Delaware residents must regularly be present for over 50% of work time on an SJU campus). If an employee must relocate to meet these conditions, financial assistance may be available but is not guaranteed.
Saint Joseph's University is a private, Catholic, Jesuit institution and we expect members of our community to be knowledgeable about - and to make a positive contribution to - our mission. The University is committed to the diversity of its faculty and staff so that our students, our disciplines and our community as a whole can benefit from the multiple perspectives it offers. The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. EOE
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Pay Transparency & Benefits Overview
Read more about the university's approach to pay and benefits transparency.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
This job posting is a pooled position. The department will accept applications throughout the Academic Year. However, they may only reach out to interview applicants when a need to fill a course has been identified.
Saint Joseph's University is an equal opportunity employer that seeks to recruit, develop and retain a talented and diverse workforce.
Please review this article of important information pertaining (but not limited) to: Background checks, the Form I-9, Equal Opportunity Employment (EOE), and Title IX.
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