Part-Time Faculty, Physics

Position Title:

Part-Time Faculty, Physics

Department/School:

School of Science

Salary/Pay Rate:

$1,213 per 1 credit with upward adjustment for years of service at Marist University. Pay may vary depending on credits pertaining to online, graduate, music, or lab courses.

Job Summary:

The part-time faculty position in Physics involves teaching the Physics II laboratory course, delivered in person. Physics II is the second semester of an introductory physics course covering electricity and magnetism, optics, and modern physics. Teaching responsibilities include explaining physics concepts to students, conducting labs, grading assignments, and maintaining effective communication with students. Additionally, the instructor will maintain a strong online presence through the learning management system (Brightspace) by posting lab announcements, grading online assignments, and updating the online gradebook in a timely manner.
While this position is for Spring 2024, we may have additional teaching opportunities in lecture or lab instruction for College Physics or General Physics I/II in future semesters. This position would be ideal for those looking to expand their teaching portfolio and potentially continue with additional instructional roles in the department.

Minimum Qualifications:

Masters degree in Physics or related field

Essential Functions:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to convey complex scientific concepts to students
• Ability to work and collaborate with individuals from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds

Preferred Qualifications:

Ph. D. in Physics or related field

Required Application Documents:

Resume, Cover Letter, & Contact Information of 3 Professional References

About the Department/School:

The School of Science combines scientific principles with practice through the application of knowledge, scientific literacy, and research. Students interested in the natural, physical, and health sciences have access to top facilities, as well as opportunities for internships, clinical rotations, and hands-on research. Working with dedicated faculty members, students gain the skills required to obtain prestigious awards, placement in top graduate schools, or careers in leading companies.

About Marist University:

Founded in 1929, Marist is a comprehensive, independent four-year institution whose signature educational approach blends the liberal arts with pre-professional studies and emphasizes experiential learning to enrich classroom instruction. With campuses in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., and Florence, Italy, plus over 70 programs offering a variety of international study, Marist is a portal to the world and is devoted to nurturing a welcoming, inclusive community. Through six schools offering almost 50 majors, Marist cultivates the intellectual growth and well-being of its more than 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students and encourages them to color outside traditional academic lines as they pursue coursework and personal experiences that provide valuable occupational expertise and reflect their individual passions. Marist has been acclaimed a top institution in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse, Princeton Review, and others.

Type of Position:

Part-time

Classification:

Faculty (Part-Time)

Months per Year:

Other

Work Schedule:

Time as required for teaching, office hours, departmental/school activities and other activities as needed.

Hours per Week:

7.5

Location:

Marist University Main Campus

Number of Position Openings:

Multiple

Equal Employment Statement:

Marist University is committed to creating a diverse workforce on our campus by ensuring that barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. To this end, the University will strive to achieve the full and fair participation of minorities, women, people with disabilities, and any other protected groups found to be under represented.

Equal opportunity means employment, development, and promotion of individuals without consideration of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, or veteran status unless there is a bona fide occupational requirement which excludes persons in one of these protected groups. The University will review its employment policies and procedures to ensure that barriers which may unnecessarily exclude protected groups are identified and eliminated. The University will also explore alternative approaches if any policy or practice is found to have a negative impact on protected groups.

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