Physics Adjunct Instructor for Labs

Position Summary

The Department of Physics seeks qualified adjunct instructors to teach undergraduate physics laboratory courses. Adjunct laboratory instructors are responsible for providing high-quality, hands-on instruction, supervising students in the laboratory environment, reinforcing concepts presented in related physics courses, and maintaining a safe and effective learning environment.

Essential Functions

• Teach assigned undergraduate physics laboratory courses in accordance with departmental curriculum, laboratory procedures, learning objectives, and course policies.
• Prepare for and conduct scheduled laboratory sessions, including reviewing experiments, procedures, equipment, and instructional materials prior to each class.
• Provide clear instruction and demonstrations regarding laboratory experiments, equipment operation, data collection, analysis, and relevant physics concepts.
• Supervise students during laboratory activities and provide appropriate guidance and assistance while encouraging independent problem-solving and scientific reasoning.
• Promote and enforce laboratory safety procedures and ensure that students use laboratory equipment and materials appropriately.
• Evaluate and grade laboratory reports, assignments, quizzes, practical exercises, and other assessments as required by the course.
• Provide students with timely and constructive feedback regarding their laboratory work and academic progress.
• Submit grades and other required course information in accordance with departmental and university deadlines.
• Utilize the university's learning management system and other instructional technologies as required.
• Communicate promptly and professionally with students regarding laboratory assignments, course expectations, grades, and other course-related matters.
• Collaborate with the Director of Undergraduate Physics Laboratories, course coordinators, faculty, teaching assistants, and departmental staff regarding laboratory instruction, scheduling, equipment, assessments, and other instructional requirements.
• Report damaged, malfunctioning, or missing laboratory equipment and other laboratory concerns promptly to the appropriate departmental personnel.
• Attend departmental orientations, laboratory training sessions, meetings, and other instructional activities as requested.
• Adhere to departmental policies, university regulations, laboratory safety requirements, and standards of academic integrity.
• Promote an inclusive, respectful, and supportive learning environment for students from diverse backgrounds.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Physics or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrated knowledge of undergraduate physics principles and laboratory practices.
• Ability to safely operate and demonstrate physics laboratory equipment.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively instruct, engage, and support a diverse student population.
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, laboratory personnel, teaching assistants, and departmental staff.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Physics or a closely related field.
• Prior college-level teaching experience.
• Previous experience teaching undergraduate physics laboratory courses.
• Experience with introductory physics laboratory experiments, instrumentation, data collection, and analysis.
• Familiarity with learning management systems and other instructional technologies.