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Adjunct Professor of Physics---Metro-2026

Fairleigh Dickinson University

Teaneck, NJTemporaryPosted 5mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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Location
Teaneck, NJ
Schedule
Temporary
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Master's degree

Job overview

Fairleigh Dickinson University is hiring an Adjunct Professor of Physics---Metro-2026. Fairleigh Dickinson University is seeking adjunct professors to teach physics lecture and/or lab sections on the Metro campus during summer sessions and the academic year. These in-person sections are scheduled to meet during the day and/or evening. The role involves providing quality instruction for undergraduate STEM students and contributing to an inclusive learning environment.

Key focus areas include Provide quality instruction for undergraduate STEM students, Guide students through performance of weekly physics lectures and/or laboratory experiments, and Evaluate student progress and provide appropriate feedback in a timely manner.

Successful candidates bring Master's Degree In Physics Or Closely Related Field, Satisfactory Background Check, and Sign Background Check Waiver. Important skills include Physics, Quality Instruction, Student Guidance, Student Evaluation, Timely Feedback, and Attendance Tracking.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

PhysicsQuality InstructionStudent GuidanceStudent EvaluationTimely FeedbackAttendance TrackingEmail CommunicationInclusive Environment ContributionTeaching Protocols AdherenceEvidence-Based Active Learning PedagogiesData Collection and Analysis AssistanceTeaching Experience

Qualifications

Master's Degree in Physics or Closely Related FieldSatisfactory Background CheckSign Background Check WaiverProduce Social Security Card

Full job description

Job Summary:

The Department of Biochemistry, Chemistry, and Physics of the Gregory H. Olsen College of Engineering and Science at Fairleigh Dickinson University is seeking to hire adjuncts to teach physics lecture and/or lab sections on the Metro campus during the summer sessions as well as the academic calendar year. These sections meet in person and are scheduled to meet during the day and/or the evening.

Responsibilities

  • Provide quality instruction* for undergraduate STEM students

  • Guide students through the performance of weekly physics lectures and/or laboratory experiments.

  • Evaluate student progress and provide appropriate feedback in a timely manner

  • Hold regular office hours

  • Track student attendance

  • Submit attendance verification, midterm grades and final grades online

  • Reply to emails from students, lab coordinators, and administrators in a timely manner

  • Commit to contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment

  • Follow established teaching protocols within the physics program

*Quality instruction includes, but is not limited to, arriving on time and prepared to engage students through evidence-based active learning pedagogies, and/or assisting students with data collection and analysis via thoughtful guidance and encouragement.

Required Qualifications:

A minimum of a master’s degree (or equivalent) in Physics or a closely related field is required. Preference will be given to applicants with previous teaching experience. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae/resume.

Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check. Candidates for hire will be required to sign a waiver authorizing the background check and produce a Social Security Card.

Status: Temporary

Campus: Metropolitan Campus, Teaneck, NJ

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