What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Instructor for Physical Science/General Physics position at Lincoln University?
Lincoln University
Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Adjunct Instructor, Physical Science, General Physics
Division: Academic Affairs
Department: Department of Chemistry and Physics
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary: TBD
Reports to: Dr. Carla Gallagher, Associate Professor and Interim Chair
Division: Academic Affairs
Department: Department of Chemistry and Physics
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary: TBD
Reports to: Dr. Carla Gallagher, Associate Professor and Interim Chair
JOB SUMMARY:
Conducts University courses for undergraduate students by performing the following duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for teaching during the AY 2021/2022.Teaching duties will include Physical Science Lectures, Physical Science Labs, Freshman Physics Labs.
- Prepares labs for students and conducts them.
- Grades lab reports and explains the grades to the students.
- Other relevant duties can be assigned.
EDUCATION:
- A Ph.D. in Physics or a closely related discipline.
EXPERIENCE:
- Previous experience (at least 3 years) with teaching undergraduate physics labs and lectures;
- Familiarity with teaching Physical Science (Exploring the Universie, Conceptual Physics) to non-major students (social sciences and arts, Computer Science, Business, Nursing) is an advantage.
- A commitment to teaching excellence at the undergraduate level, effective oral and written communication skills.
- Familiarity with CANVAS and Labster is an advantage;
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be able to work with little or no supervision.
- Must be able to make decisions supporting the department’s mission and goals.
- Must be able to handle multiple tasks and projects and prioritize based on departmental functionality.
- Must have excellent communication skills, oral and written.
- Must have interpersonal skills, and the ability to work within a culturally diverse organization.
- Must have a high level of professional appearance and demeanor.
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is primarily performed in a university campus environment and requires a flexible schedule including possible evening and weekend work. The employee is subject to inside environmental conditions, protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Moderate lifting up to 20 pounds as frequently as needed to move objects; dexterity to write and manipulate computer keyboard and mouse; ability to hear and speak clearly; and body mobility to stoop, kneel, and bend and reach.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
The application should include:
- A letter of application.
- A current curriculum vita.
- Graduate transcripts (unofficial copies will suffice for initial screening).
- Three references.
Lincoln University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. The University is committed to enriching its educational experience and culture by fostering a dynamic community of faculty, administration, and staff
