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Adjunct in Department of Physics and Astronomy

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 6 weeks ago

Location: Woodfin, NC (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/19/2026

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What they do

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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+7% projected growth

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Job Description

UNC Overview :

Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Western North Carolina, UNC Asheville is the designated public liberal arts campus in the University of North Carolina system. UNC Asheville is nationally known for the quality of our student-centered teaching, mentoring of undergraduates in research, interdisciplinary learning, and a welcoming campus community.

Department :

Physics Months per

Year:

N/A Position Summary :

The UNC Asheville Department of Physics and Astronomy invites applications for an adjunct instructor to teach evening introductory astronomy labs in Fall 2026. To apply, please submit a curriculum vitae and a cover letter specifying your areas of expertise. The cover letter should discuss relevant teaching and/or professional experience, the fields or courses in which the applicant has interest in teaching, and expertise and credentials which would qualify the applicant to teach in the specified courses. Other materials may be requested to finalize employment.

Minimum Education/Experience/Skill :

Doctorate or Master's degree in Physics, Astronomy, or a related discipline. Quick Link for

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EO/AA/ADA Employer:

The University of North Carolina Asheville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ethnicity; religion; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 251-6605 or email to hr@unca.edu .