What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Faculty for Introduction to Physical Science position at Trinity Christian College?
Adjunct instructor needed to teach Physics 101: Introduction to Physical Science starting in August of 2025. Physics 101 is an introductory course for non-majors principally taken by students majoring in education. This class is an introductory lab-based course on the basic laws and principles of classical physics, atomic physics, and chemistry. Time is divided between units covering mechanics, heat and waves, electricity, atomic physics, and chemistry.
Salary is $2160 for the 3 credit course.
Lecture will meet from 7:50 – 9:05am on Tuesday and Fridays. Labs will be held on Monday mornings from 8:30 – 10:30.
Previous versions of the course have used the textbook Conceptual Physical Science, 6th Edition, Paul G. Hewitt, et.al. and the lab guide Laboratory Guide, 13th Edition, J. T. Shipman, et.al. Cengage.
Requirements:
- Degree required: Masters of Science in physics or chemistry
- Degree preferred: Ph.D. in Physics
- Experience required or preferred: Undergraduate teaching
Desirable start date is: August 15, 2025
For further information about the position contact:
Name: Clay Carlson
Title: Chair of the Natural Sciences
Trinity Christian College
Email: clayton.carlson@trnty.edu
Trinity seeks candidates for adjunct faculty positions who are professing Christians and committed to excellence in teaching. They should support the goals of a strong liberal arts education in the tradition of Reformed Christian higher education and be competent to demonstrate to students a mature articulation of faith and learning.
Only electronic application documents will be accepted.
Applicants should be prepared to upload the following during the application process:
- Vita
- A faith statement briefly describing your beliefs, the church you are involved with, and your Christian practices
- Transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable at the point of application)
For your review, Trinity Christian College’s Mission and Diversity Statements can be found on our website at: https://www.trnty.edu/about-us/who-we-are/
Trinity Christian College is a liberal arts college located in Palos Heights, Illinois, a suburb twenty miles southwest of Chicago. Since its founding in 1959, Trinity has provided its students with an excellent Christian higher education in the Reformed tradition. The College enrollment is about 1,000. We offer majors in the arts, humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences, as well as professional programs in business, nursing, education, social work, computing and data analytics, criminal justice, and exercise science. Trinity also offers adult degree completion programs in business, education, psychology, and social work, and master’s programs in counseling and education. Trinity Christian College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Trinity is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates
Salary : $2,160
