Adjunct - Physics Department

Westminster University
Adjunct Faculty - Physics

Job Description

Westminster University is hiring for an Adjunct position that is open within the Department of Physics for the fall semester of 2024.

One Adjunct faculty is needed to teach PHYS311, Analytical Mechanics, on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10:00AM-11:50AM on campus. The course covers intermediate-level problems in Newtonian and Lagrangian mechanics with the text Classical Mechanics by John R. Taylor.

All Westminster University physics courses incorporate active learning techniques such as Think-Pair-Share questions and in-class group tutorials, which will be provided, as well as already recorded pre-class lectures to supplement the reading.

Please direct any questions to Dr. Julia Kamenetzky at jkamenetzky @westminsteru.edu

Minimum Qualifications

Master's Degree in related field and discipline specific experience and/or a similar combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Ph.D. in related field. Teaching experience utilizing active learning in a related field.

Application & Supplemental Information:

Please when applying submit CV, cover letter, and a list of three professional references in order to be considered for the position.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Westminster University is committed to a diversified workforce, equal opportunity, and nondiscrimination. To this end, Westminster prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment based on race or ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, disabilities, genetic information, status as a veteran, or any other category or classification protected by applicable federal, state, or city laws.