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Contract Faculty Department of Physics


Job Location:

South Orange, NJ - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 49669 - 55188
Posted: 29 September 2026 (26 days ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Department of Physics at Seton Hall University invites applications to fill a full-time contract teaching position beginning the Fall 2026 semester. A Ph.D. in Physics or related field is required. The candidate is expected to teach all levels of Physics courses. We seek a candidate who demonstrates excellence in teaching lectures and laboratory courses at all levels especially to students of diverse backgrounds.

Seton Hall University is located in South Orange New Jersey 14 miles from New York City. It is the oldest Catholic diocesan institution of higher education in the United States and is home to about 6300 undergraduate and 4700 graduate students. A vibrant and culturally diverse community Seton Hall pursues academic excellence and ethical development in a collaborative environment and prepares its students to be servant leaders in their professional and community lives. Seton Hall University is an Equal Opportunity employer. It honors diversity and respects the religious commitments of all its turn its employees respect Catholic beliefs and values engage the Catholic Intellectual Tradition and respect its mission as a Catholic institution of higher education.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Teaching lecture and laboratory physics courses at all undergraduate and graduate levels.

A total teaching load 12 credits/semester

Required Qualifications:

A Ph.D. in Physics or related field is required.

Desired Qualifications:

One or more years of teaching experience.

Salary Range:

$49669-$55188

Exempt/Nonexempt: Exempt

Physical Demands: General Office Environment

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Benefits Information:

Life today is complex. Thats why Seton Hall University offers a comprehensive package of benefits and programs to help you simplify and enrich your life.

These benefits are important elements of your total university compensation package. Benefits include but are not limited to bundled medical prescription and vision insurance dental insurance and life insurance and retirement plan. More information is available at Hall University is located in South Orange New Jersey 14 miles from New York City. It is the oldest Catholic diocesan institution of higher education in the United States and is home to about 6300 undergraduate and 3700 graduate students. A vibrant and culturally inclusive community Seton Hall pursues academic excellence and ethical development in a collaborative environment and prepares its students to be servant leaders in their professional and community lives. Seton Hall University is an equal opportunity employer. It honors diverse perspectives and welcomes employees from all faith turn its employees respect Catholic beliefs and valuesengage in servant leadership and support the Universitys mission as a Catholic institution of higher education.


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As one of the nation's leading Catholic universities, Seton Hall University has been showing the world what great minds can do since 1856. SHU's main campus is located in the quaint town of South Orange, NJ, only 14 miles from New York City.

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