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North Park University

Faculty - Adjunct Prof., Physics and Engineering

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A Physics Professor teaches foundational hypotheses, theories, and methods in physics to students through a combination of classroom instruction, lab experience, field experience, and assignments at colleges, trade schools or other institutes. May assist or lead in the creation of the curriculum to be taught. In addition to instruction, they may assist or lead in research initiatives relating to their field.

$96,768 / year median in Illinois

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Description About North Park Founded in 1891, North Park University is a Christian university affiliated with the Evangelical Covenant Church of over 3,200 students from around the country and the world. North Park University is located in the Albany Park neighborhood of Chicago, one of the most ethnically diverse zip codes in the United States. It is nine miles from downtown Chicago. The North Park campus has often been referred to as an oasis in the heart of the city - a place where students from urban, rural, and suburban backgrounds alike can call home. And all of this within the major metropolitan backdrop of
Chicago:
one of the world's largest and most diversified economies, renowned for its museums and music, and voted best large city in the U.S. for four years in a row by Conde Nast Traveler. Mission The mission of North Park University is to prepare students for lives of significance and service through education in the liberal arts, professional studies, and theology. Vision Building on our core institutional identity-Christian, city-centered, intercultural-our vision is to create a university of uncommon character and enduring excellence, where faith, learning, and service meet. Compensation is by semester hour (credit hour). The starting compensation for adjunct instructors teaching PHEN courses at the undergraduate level is $6,000 for a four semester hour course. No benefits are provided for this position.
Responsibilities :
Courses Needing to be Covered
PHEN 2535
Introduction to Materials Science (Lecture and Lab) Requirements A MS in Mechanical Engineering; qualified ABD candidates will be considered. An ability to communicate effectively (oral and written) with students and faculty. Ability to teach courses in-person on North Park's campus in Chicago, IL.
Desired:
A PhD in Mechanical Engineering. Prior teaching experience at the college level. Familiarity with Canvas or similar Learning Management System. Comfortable with using technology. Benefits No benefits provided.