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Adjunct Instructor, Physics

Boston, MA • On-site

Wit
11 - 50 employees
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$1.3K/wk

Part-time

Re-posted 19 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Prepare and distribute course syllabi based on departmental and institutional recommendations.

  • Teach physics lectures and labs in collaboration with the course coordinator.

  • Create quizzes, labs, and exams, and grade assignments and exams in a timely manner.

Job description

Job Description

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.

Interested applicants may apply at https://wit.edu/careers/work-wentworth. In your application include:

1) a cover letter, specifically describing how your experience matches the qualifications, and how it prepared you for the essential functions and responsibilities identified in this position description.

2) a current curriculum vitae or resume.

Position Details:

At this time, the university is unable to sponsor applicants for H-1B visas.

Adjunct faculty compensation varies based on instructional mode (lecture or lab), number of course credits, and program. The minimum adjunct rate is $1,365 per credit.

Compensation and Benefits

Wentworth Institute of Technology is committed to fair, transparent, and legally compliant compensation practices. We believe that clarity about pay structures and ranges supports equity, fosters trust, and ensures a positive workplace for all employees.

Please visit here to see the comprehensive benefits package offered to support the best experience for our employees. https://wit.edu/careers/work-wentworth/benefits

Inclusive Excellence at Wentworth

Inclusive Excellence is one of the four pillars of the Strategic Plan. Actively and intentionally cultivating a diverse and culturally competent institution where each member has the opportunity and support to reach their full potential and make contributions to our campus community and beyond is Inclusive Excellence at Wentworth.

To find out more about the Wentworth's commitment to Inclusive Excellence, please visit the website https://wit.edu/about/inclusive-excellence.

All applicants have the right to accessibility support and accommodations. To request accessibility support or accommodations, contact the Executive Director of Equity and Compliance, Catlin Wells, at wellsc1@wit.edu.

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