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Governors State University

Adjunct Faculty, Physics AY25/26

Pay: $54,000/yr

Posted: 2 days ago

Location: University Park, IL (Onsite)

Last Updated: 23 hours ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/3/2026

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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.

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Location:

Governors State University, IL Job Type:

Adjunct Faculty Job Number:

ADJ20250007

Division:

Div Science, Mathematics, And Tech Department:

Div Of Science, Math And Tech FLSA:

Exempt Bargaining Unit 0 Description Governors State University's College of Arts and Sciences seeks to create an available pool of Adjunct Faculty candidates to teach Physics courses in the Division of Science, Mathematics and Technology . At Governors State University, adjunct faculty are hired as temporary faculty, on a course basis each term, with teaching responsibilities for a specific course in a semester or summer session. Salary Range for Adjuncts teaching in this academic area is $500.00 - $4,500.00 per course. Adjuncts are not tenure-track, not a part of the faculty bargaining unit, and are not included in membership of Faculty Senate. Required and Preferred Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Master's Degree in Physics or related field. Preferred Qualifications PhD in Physics Experience teaching college level Physics, including lab classes. Professional experience in Physics or a related field. Supplemental Information Please attach the following documents to your application: Cover Letter CV or Resume Transcripts