Part-Time Faculty: Physics - Spring 2025
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Part-Time Faculty: Physics - Spring 2025Job Number: 495869 Type: Part-time Campus: Mount Carmel - Hamden, CT Categories: FacultyOverview:The Department of Chemistry and Physical Sciences of Quinnipiac University seeks highly qualified applicants who are committed to excellence in teaching for a part-time faculty opening to teach physics courses during the Spring 2025 semester. We have openings for PHY101 (Elements of Physics) or PHY111 (General Physics 2) lecture or laboratory.The breadth of programs offered in the College of Arts and Sciences provides the traditional strengths of a liberal arts education, with a focus on cultivating the intellectual and practical skills that students need for their personal and professional lives. The College of Arts and Sciences offers undergraduate majors in behavioral neuroscience, biochemistry, biology, chemistry, criminal justice, economics, English, game design and development, gerontology, history, independent majors, interdisciplinary studies, law in society, mathematics, philosophy, political science, psychology, sociology, Spanish language and literature, and theater.About the School/Program:The breadth of programs offered in the College of Arts and Sciences provides the traditional strengths of a liberal arts education, with a focus on cultivating the intellectual and practical skills that students need for their personal and professional lives. The College of Arts and Sciences offers undergraduate majors in behavioral neuroscience, biochemistry, biology, chemistry, criminal justice, economics, English, game design and development, gerontology, history, independent majors, interdisciplinary studies, law in society, mathematics, philosophy, political science, psychology, sociology, Spanish language and literature, and theater.In addition, the College of Arts and Sciences offers 31 undergraduate minors (including a minor in Italian), a MS in Molecular and Cell Biology and the additional accelerated undergraduate/graduate programs: 3+1 and 4+1 BS/MS programs in Molecular and Cell Biology, 3+3 BA or BS/JD degree, 3+1 BA in Theater/MBA, and 3+2 BA or BS/MSW. Students can also complete a 5-year BA/BS and MA in Teaching in the following secondary education fields: Biology, English, History, Math, and Spanish.About Quinnipiac:Quinnipiac is a private, coeducational, institution located 90 minutes north of New York City and two hours from Boston. The university enrolls 9,000 students in more than 130 degree programs through its Schools of Business, Communications, Education, Computing and Engineering, Health Sciences, Law, Medicine, Nursing and the College of Arts and Sciences. Quinnipiac is recognized by U.S. News & World Report and Princeton Review's The Best 388 Colleges. The university is in the midst of program expansion and renewal for both traditional and adult learners, attraction of diverse communities, development of innovative corporate partnerships and construction of an ambitious set of capital projects. For more information, please visit qu.edu. Connect with Quinnipiac on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and X.Responsibilities:

• Teach one or more sections of PHY101 (Elements of Physics) or PHY111 (General Physics 2) lecture or laboratory in Spring 2025.
• Offer a minimum of one regularly scheduled office hour per course each week.
• Post assignments and assessments and manage grades through Blackboard.

Education Requirements

• A minimum of an MS degree in Physics or a related field is required; PhD preferred.

Qualifications:

• Relevant teaching experience at the undergraduate level is preferred.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching.
• Experience in the use of instructional technologies, especially Blackboard.
• Commitment to contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community.

Special Instructions to Applicants:Quinnipiac University is considering only those applicants who have valid authorization to work in the United States. Quinnipiac University does not sponsor employment based visas for this position.TO APPLY:Applications must be submitted electronically and include a cover letter indicating which course(s) you are interested in teaching, along with your time availability for spring term, curriculum vitae or resume including details of teaching experience, scholarship achievements and applied experience; a statement of teaching philosophy and a summary of teaching effectiveness on-site and on-line, and the names and contact information for three references on the application form. Reference letters and formal teaching evaluations will only be required at the interview stage.Consideration of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.Quinnipiac University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Advertised: May 21, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time Applications close: