University of Rochester: Office of the Provost: Academic Center: School of Arts & Sciences: Physics & Astronomy
Location
Bausch & Lomb Hall
Open Date
Aug 27, 2025
Salary Range or Pay Grade
$10,000 per class per semester
Description
The Physics and Astronomy department seeks an adjunct instructor for the spring 2026 semester. This appointment is a non-tenure track faculty appointment which is designated as a part-time temporary position and does not include benefits.
Teaching responsibilities for this appointment will be to teach PHY121 Mechanics (4.0 credits). Additional duties will include office hours and advising and working with teaching assistants in connection with the courses as needed. Typically for a 4.0 credit course, the duties require 4 hours of classroom time, 5 hours of preparation/grading and 2 hours of office hours/advising. The aforementioned duties are an estimated equivalent of 11 hours per week.
Qualifications
The candidate should hold a Ph.D. in Physics, Physics Education, or a related field.
Application Instructions
Interested candidates should submit a CV, cover letter and application.
Application Process
This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.
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