Physics Laboratory Instructor -Part Time

Physics Laboratory Instructor- Part-Time 

Dillard University, classified by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education as a balanced Arts and Sciences sciences/ professions institution, located in the culturally rich and diverse city of New Orleans, Louisiana invites qualified applicants to apply for the position of Adjunct Instructor of Physics in the School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), for the Spring 2021 semester.

Qualification: 

A Ph.D., M.S. or M.A. in any field of physics or science education from an accredited institution is required. 

Job Description: 

This is a physics adjunct/ part-time position. The appointment is effective January 2022. This position reports to the Chairperson of the School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).

Job Requirements: 

Teaching responsibilities will include up to 9 hours lecture and/ or lab per week.

Application: 

Applications should be submitted via the Employment webpage located on the Dillard University website. Complete applications consist of a cover letter, curriculum vitae, one-page statement of teaching philosophy, unofficial transcript of highest degree earned (official transcripts will be required later of all finalists), and three letters of recommendation describing the applicant's teaching skills. 

Dillard University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Individuals who require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act in order to participate in the search process should notify the Office of Human Resources.
  

Deadline: 

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.  The positions begin January 2021.

Summary of Part-time Faculty Member Duties and Job Requirements

Academic Advising                                                                                                                                  

Part-time faculty members do not serve as student academic advisors.

Environment                                                                                                                                               

 Part-time faculty members work in classrooms, offices, labs, and related venues to accomplish educational and research activities.                                                                                

Meetings                                                                                                                                                               

Part-time faculty members are not expected to attend and participate in program, school, college and General Assembly meetings.

Office Hours                                                                                                                                                         

Part-time faculty members are not required to schedule officer hours; however, they are asked to make themselves available either immediately before or after class meetings.  

Physical Requirements                                                                                                                    

Communicate with students, staff and colleagues.                                                                                                     

Read academic texts and materials, student papers, etc.                                                                                               

Operate a personal computer and audio-visual equipment.                                                                               

Stand or sit for up to one to three hours at a time.                                                                                            

 Fly or drive to off-site meetings or conferences.  

Move around campus for classes and meetings. 

Other requirements as specified by a job description.                             

Scholarly Activity                                                                                                                                           

Each part-time faculty member is expected to stay current in his/her field.

Teaching                                                                                                                                                        

Part-time faculty members may be assigned up to nine credit hours each semester.  Part-time faculty members are expected to prepare for and meet their teaching responsibilities for every class.

University/Community Service                                                                                                                                

At his/her discretion, part-time faculty members may participate in activities relating to university programs, courses, governance, etc., or community activities that impact on, or are impacted by, the University and which contribute to the growth and development of students, the university and the community.

Hiring Manager                                                                                                                                                        

Dr. Lovell Agwaramgbo