Part-Time Faculty, Physics Posting Number:

493815

Type of Position:

Part-time

Location:

Poughkeepsie, NY

Categories:

Part-Time Faculty Position Title:

Part-Time Faculty, Physics Department/School:

School of Science Salary/Pay Rate:

$1,270 per 1 credit with upward adjustment for years of service at Marist University. Pay may vary depending on credits pertaining to online, graduate, music, or lab courses.

Job Summary:

The School of Science invites applications for Part-Time Faculty positions in Physics for the Spring 2027 semester. We are seeking instructors for the following teaching assignments: Introduction to Cosmology (3 credits): Thursday evenings, 6:30-9:00 PM.

Physics Laboratory (3 credits): Wednesday or Thursday afternoons, 2:00-4:45 PM. The instructor may choose either day based on availability. Applicants may be considered for either or both teaching assignments. Additional opportunities to teach physics lecture or laboratory courses may be available in future semesters.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree in Physics or closely related field required.

Essential Functions:

Teach assigned in-person Physics lecture and/or laboratory courses, including explaining physics concepts, facilitating student learning, and supervising laboratory activities as appropriate. Grade assignments, examinations, and laboratory reports, providing timely feedback. Maintain an active Brightspace presence, including posting course materials and announcements, grading online submissions, and updating the gradebook. Communicate effectively with students in both written and verbal form.

Required Application Documents:

Resume, Cover Letter, & Contact Information of 3 Professional References About the

Department/School:

The School of Science combines scientific principles with practice through the application of knowledge, scientific literacy, and research. Students interested in the natural, physical, and health sciences have access to top facilities, as well as opportunities for internships, clinical rotations, and hands-on research. Working with dedicated faculty members, students gain the skills required to obtain prestigious awards, placement in top graduate schools, or careers in leading companies.

About Marist University:

Founded in 1929, Marist is a comprehensive, independent four-year institution whose signature educational approach blends the liberal arts with pre-professional studies and emphasizes experiential learning to enrich classroom instruction. With campuses in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., and Florence, Italy, plus over 70 programs offering a variety of international study, Marist is a portal to the world and is devoted to nurturing a welcoming, inclusive community. Through six schools offering almost 50 majors, Marist cultivates the intellectual growth and well-being of its more than 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students and encourages them to color outside traditional academic lines as they pursue coursework and personal experiences that provide valuable occupational expertise and reflect their individual passions. Marist has been acclaimed a top institution in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse, Princeton Review, and others. To learn more, please visit https://www.marist.edu/about

Type of Position:

Part-time Classification:

Faculty (Part-Time)

Work Schedule:

Time as required for teaching, office hours, departmental/school activities, scholarship/professional development and other activities as needed.

Location:

Marist University Main Campus Number of Position Openings:

2