Adjunct Professor of Physics Lab - Florham - Spring 2026
Fairleigh Dickinson University
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Fairleigh Dickinson University is hiring an Adjunct Professor of Physics Lab - Florham - Spring 2026. Fairleigh Dickinson University is seeking adjunct professors to teach physics lab sections on the Florham campus during the Spring 2026 semester. These in-person sections are scheduled to meet during the day. The role involves providing quality instruction, guiding students through experiments, evaluating progress, and maintaining communication with students and administrators.
Key focus areas include Provide quality instruction for undergraduate STEM students, Guide students through the performance of weekly physics laboratory experiments, and Evaluate student progress and provide appropriate feedback in a timely manner.
Successful candidates bring Master’s Degree Physics, Background Check Clearance, and Social Security Card. Important skills include Quality Instruction, Guide Students, Evaluate Student Progress, Provide Feedback, Hold Office Hours, and Track Student Attendance.
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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 lab sections on the Florham campus during the Spring 2026 semester. These sections meet in person and are scheduled to meet during the day.
Responsibilities
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Provide quality instruction* for undergraduate STEM students
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Guide students through the performance of weekly physics laboratory experiments.
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Evaluate student progress and provide appropriate feedback in a timely manner
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Hold regular office hours
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Track student attendance
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Submit attendance verification, midterm grades and final grades online
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Reply to emails from students, lab coordinators, and administrators in a timely manner
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Commit to contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment
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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: Florham Campus, Madison, NJ
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