Adjunct Instructor, Physics

Adjunct Faculty Positions

The School of Sciences & Humanities at Wentworth Institute of Technology seeks multiple adjunct faculty to teach lectures and labs for physics for the upcoming academic year. The physics courses include College Physics (non-calculus based), as well as Engineering Physics I and II (calculus based).

Essential job functions:

• Preparing a syllabus for the course and distributing the syllabus to the students, based on recommendation of the School of Sciences and Humanities and the provost office
• Teaching lectures and/or labs of sciences courses in collaboration with the course coordinator
• Preparing quizzes, labs and exams.
• Grading assignments and exams in a timely manner
• Meeting students during office hours outside of class as required.

Required qualifications:

• Masters in Physics or an appropriate related field.
• 1-3 years as a primary course instructor at the college/university level

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in Physics or an appropriate related field.
• 1-3 years as a primary course instructor at the college/university level
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in interpersonal and large group settings
• Experience using engaged student approaches in the classroom
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

Review of applications will begin on July 15, 2025, but applications received after that date may be considered until the position is filled.

Compensation and Benefits

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