Part Time Faculty – Physics- St. Petersburg, FL

Excelsior University seeks experienced, student-centered instructors to join our instructional pool of part-time physics faculty. This is a hybrid (St. Petersburg, FL) and remote online part-time faculty position. Hybrid courses in St. Petersburg include some evening hours during the work week.

Responsibilities

• Implement courses as designed by the University.
• Bring your own knowledge and expertise to the subject matter.
• Engage regularly and substantively with students via email, announcements, and online discussion boards.
• Provide timely, high-quality feedback on student work.
• Hold regular virtual office hours.
• Keep the department chair apprised of any student or course issues.
• Follow University policies.
• Complete University-required training and attend required pre-term meetings.

Requirements

• A master’s degree or PhD in physics or a master’s degree or higher in a related field with at least 18 graduate credits in physics.
• Experience teaching physics in an asynchronous online environment.
• Experience with the Canvas learning management system (preferred).
• A student-centered teaching approach.
• A commitment to supporting the success of all students, including those underserved by traditional higher education.

Pay

Compensated at a flat rate of $1,000 per credit hour per course, with low-enrollment courses paid at a directed study rate.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Retirement benefits.
• Excellent health insurance.