Adjunct Instructor Physics

The Oglethorpe University Physics program is seeking an adjunct instructor to teach introductoryalgebra- and calculus- based physics labs during the Fall 2026 semester. The lab sections enroll nomore than 16 students so the learning environment is ideal for one-on-one faculty-studentinteractions. Applicants will be expected to foster an inclusive learning environment by engagingin and promoting diverse teaching learning and mentoring communities. Adjunct faculty willreceive mentorship and support from faculty within the Physics program. Laboratory courses meet for one three-hour period each week in the afternoon or evening. Thesemester runs from August 24 to December 4 with final exams in the following week. Finalgrades for the semester are due on Tuesday December 15. For more information about the teachingschedule please reach out to Mariel Meier Chair of the Division of Natural Sciences
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About Oglethorpe University

Founded in 1835 Oglethorpe University is a liberal arts college that unites a close-knit campuscommunity with the big city culture and opportunities of Atlanta Georgia. Today the universityenrolls close to 1400 students representing 33 states and 31 countries and offers students. Atlantas premier undergraduate learning experience. Students at Oglethorpe benefit from small classes and close connections to our outstanding faculty.

M.S. or Ph.D. in Physics or related field. Candidates who are ABD (all but dissertation) will also
be considered.

Compensation:
$1650/section/semester

Oglethorpe University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive excellence. Oglethorpe prohibits discrimination against all applicants and employees based on race;age; color; religion; national origin or ancestry; sex; sexual orientation; gender; gender identityor gender expression; marital status; pregnancy; childbirth or related medical conditions;disability; genetic information; citizenship status; veteran status; or any other categoryprotected by federal state or local law.