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Adjunct Faculty in Physics

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Part-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement

Posted 20 days ago

Job description

Job Posting:

JR101566 Adjunct Faculty in Physics (Open)

Department:

BSU Natural Sciences, JM

Position Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Open Date:

01-20-2026

Close Date:

$4,800 per 4-credit course, subject to change

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

  • The applicant will be responsible for teaching undergraduate coursework and associated instructional components in Physics. Courses support majors in Biology, Chemistry, Bioinformatics, and other STEM fields at Bowie State University.
  • Courses may include:
    • Principles of Physics (Algebra-based)
    • General Physics (Calculus-based)
    • Physics for Bioinformatics
  • The faculty member will provide high-quality instruction, prepare course materials, assess student learning objectives, maintain safety standards in laboratory settings (when applicable), and ensure timely submission of grades and required documentation.
  • The selected candidate is expected to demonstrate engaging and effective teaching strategies that promote student learning and success. Incorporation of innovative instructional methods, active learning, and inclusive teaching practices is strongly encouraged.
  • This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities for this position. The University reserves the right to adjust responsibilities as needed to meet instructional and departmental requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Ph.D. in Physics or a closely related field.
  • Master's degree in Physics or related discipline with significant graduate-level physics coursework may be considered based on experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • College-level teaching experience in Physics (lecture and/or laboratory). Please describe the extent and level of teaching experience.
  • Experience teaching interdisciplinary physics courses, such as Physics for Bioinformatics, is desirable.
  • Experience working with diverse student populations, including traditional and non-traditional students.
  • Experience teaching online and/or using Learning Management Systems.
  • Familiarity with the Blackboard (Bb) LMS is preferred.
  • Experience with course development, assessment, instructional planning, and quality assurance processes is beneficial.

Conditions of Employment:

Applicants must submit the following:

  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum vitae or resume
  • Names and contact information for three references
  • Evidence of teaching effectiveness (such as student evaluations, sample syllabus, or teaching portfolio)

Additional Job Information:

Benefits include medical, dental, prescription, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment insurance and life insurance; supplemental retirement accounts.

Bowie State University shall not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marital status or veteran status. All policies, programs, and activities of Bowie State University are and shall be in conformity with all pertinent Federal and state laws of nondiscrimination including, but not limited to: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Age Discrimination Act, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Federal Executive Order No. 11375, and Article 49B of the Annotated Code of Maryland. This commitment applies in all areas and embraces faculty, staff, and students.

Equal opportunity of access to academic and related programs shall be extended to all persons. Bowie State University shall have as its firm objective equal opportunity in recruitment and hiring, rate of pay, all other promotions, training, retention and dismissals, for all employees and applicants for employment. The University will stress equal access for employees and applicants for employment to all programs and services provided by the University both on and off campus. The University will also provide equal opportunity and an atmosphere of nondiscrimination with respect to women and members of minority groups in all its operations. In addition, the University shall promote equal opportunity and equal treatment through a positive and continuing Affirmative Action Program.

The University makes, and will continue to make, reasonable accommodations to promote the employment of qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the University's business.

In addition, employees and applicants will not be subjected to harassment, intimidation, threats, coercion, or discrimination because they have engaged in, or may have engaged in, activities such as filing a complaint, assisting or participating in an investigation, compliance review or hearing, or opposing any act or practice made unlawful, or exercising any other right protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended or the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as amended.

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