Part-Time Faculty Physics - Spring 2025

Overview:

The Department of Chemistry and Physical Sciences of Quinnipiac University seeks highly qualified applicants who are committed to excellence in teaching for a parttime faculty opening to teach physics courses during the Spring 2025 semester. We have openings for PHY101 (Elements of Physics) or PHY111 (General Physics 2 lecture or laboratory.

The breadth of programs offered in the College of Arts and Sciences provides the traditional strengths of a liberal arts education with a focus on cultivating the intellectual and practical skills that students need for their personal and professional lives. The College of Arts and Sciences offers undergraduate majors in behavioral neuroscience biochemistry biology chemistry criminal justice economics English game design and development gerontology history independent majors interdisciplinary studies law in society mathematics philosophy political science psychology sociology Spanish language and literature and theater.

The breadth of programs offered in the College of Arts and Sciences provides the traditional strengths of a liberal arts education with a focus on cultivating the intellectual and practical skills that students need for their personal and professional lives. The College of Arts and Sciences offers undergraduate majors in behavioral neuroscience biochemistry biology chemistry criminal justice economics English game design and development gerontology history independent majors interdisciplinary studies law in society mathematics philosophy political science psychology sociology Spanish language and literature and theater.

In addition the College of Arts and Sciences offers 31 undergraduate minors (including a minor in Italian) a MS in Molecular and Cell Biology and the additional accelerated undergraduate/graduate programs: 31 and 41 BS/MS programs in Molecular and Cell Biology 33 BA or BS/JD degree 31 BA in Theater/MBA and 32 BA or BS/MSW. Students can also complete a 5year BA/BS and MA in Teaching in the following secondary education fields: Biology English History Math and Spanish.

About Quinnipiac:

Quinnipiac is a private coeducational institution located 90 minutes north of New York City and two hours from Boston. The university enrolls 9000 students in more than 130 degree programs through its Schools of Business Communications Education Computing and Engineering Health Sciences Law Medicine Nursing and the College of Arts and Sciences. Quinnipiac is recognized by U.S. News & World Report and Princeton Reviews The Best 388 Colleges. The university is in the midst of program expansion and renewal for both traditional and adult learners attraction of diverse communities development of innovative corporate partnerships and construction of an ambitious set of capital projects. For more information please visit qu. Connect with Quinnipiac on Facebook Instagram YouTube TikTok and X.

Responsibilities:

• Teach one or more sections of PHY101 (Elements of Physics) or PHY111 (General Physics 2 lecture or laboratory in Spring 2025.
• Offer a minimum of one regularly scheduled office hour per course each week.
• Post assignments and assessments and manage grades through Blackboard.

• A minimum of an MS degree in Physics or a related field is required; PhD preferred.

Qualifications:

• Relevant teaching experience at the undergraduate level is preferred.

• Commitment to excellence in teaching.

• Experience in the use of instructional technologies especially Blackboard.

• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with individuals from varied backgrounds.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Quinnipiac University is considering only those applicants who have valid authorization to work in the United States. Quinnipiac University does not sponsor employment based visas for this position.

TO APPLY:

Applications must be submitted electronically and include a cover letter indicating which course(s) you are interested in teaching along with your time availability for spring term curriculum vitae or resume including details of teaching experience scholarship achievements and applied experience; a statement of teaching philosophy and a summary of teaching effectiveness onsite and online and the names and contact information for three references on the application form. Reference letters and formal teaching evaluations will only be required at the interview stage.

Consideration of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Quinnipiac University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful community.