SJC Physics Adjunct Assistant Professor

About the role

St. John’s University, established in 1870, operates two NYC campuses and international sites in Rome, Limerick, and Paris, with global study‑abroad options. The Department of Physics is committed to an inclusive, supportive learning environment and to student success through physics education in a liberal arts Catholic and Vincentian college.

Responsibilities

• Teach one 2‑hour lab and one 1‑hour recitation each week
• Deliver instruction clearly, efficiently, and professionally in lab demonstrations and recitation practice
• Assess student performance via lab reports, recitation quizzes, etc., and submit grades per university policy
• Manage and update course materials through Canvas as required by the department

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Physics, Applied Physics, Engineering, or a closely related field
• Previous undergraduate teaching experience is preferred

Skills

• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal abilities

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and life insurance
• Long‑term disability insurance
• Tuition remission
• Generous 403(b) employer contribution
• Employee assistance program
• Liberal paid time off policies
• Access to university performing arts, libraries, bookstores, dining facilities, campus recreation and sporting events

Pay

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the minimum credit‑hour rate for this position is $1,906.

Schedule

One 2‑hour lab and one 1‑hour recitation per week.