Adjunct Faculty GENS Physics

Adjunct Faculty Position in GENS Physics

The University Of St. Thomas (UST) a private Catholic University committed to the liberal arts and the
religious and intellectual tradition of Catholic higher education is located in Houston Texas near the
vibrant central business district Texas Medical Center and museum district is seeking applicants for an
Adjunct faculty for Physics course as part of the Associates Degree in General Science. This position
reports directly to the Chair of the Department for General Science and/or Associate Dean of the Kolbe
School of Innovation.

SUMMARY:

Work as part of an adjunct faculty Team to provide the expertise knowledge and support
for students in the General Science program. The role of the Instructional Faculty encompasses teaching
and learning advising and professional development. The ideal candidate will have a passion for
educating students developing and teaching interactive material to future professionals. This is a parttime
semester-based position with compensation per course section.
The qualifications listed below are representative of the education experience knowledge skills and/or
abilities required.

EDUCATION:

• Minimum Masters Degree required in Physics or related Science field or at least 18
  graduate credit hours in coursework.
• Preferred: PhD in the field of study. (A photocopy of the transcript showing degree conferred and
  graduate hours must accompany the application).

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of one (5) years of college-level teaching experience
• Two (2) years of teaching in an online environment to include interactive labs.
• Experience teaching lab-based science courses.
• Candidates will have knowledge of instructional design and adult learning principles as well as familiarity with accreditation standards for health and science programs.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must provide resume and cover letter and a statement related to goals for course.
• Develop or follow a curriculum that aligns with program outcomes and accreditation requirements
• Must be able to teach online classes be available and check in with students often and be familiar with Blackboard.
• Must have working knowledge and skill in presentation software.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in
  writing with a diverse professional community and student population.
• Must possess good organizational and planning skills.
• Must have experience with students from diverse academic socio-economic cultural and ethnic
  backgrounds and students with disabilities.
• Must demonstrate the ability to inspire and motivate students in a learning-centered environment.