Adjunct Faculty, Physics

Adjunct Faculty

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Locations:

Bristol, RI

Posted:

Jul 30, 2025

Closes:

Open Until Filled

Type:

Part-time Temporary Ref. No.:2261 Position 

ID:

191081

About Roger Williams University:

At Roger Williams University, students are prepared to be thinkers and doers ready to solve challenging problems with innovative solutions. RWU offers 50 majors and robust offerings of graduate and professional programs across eight schools of study including Rhode Island's only law school, with campuses on the coast of Bristol and in the heart of Providence, R.I. With small classrooms and a focus on undergraduate and graduate research and community engagement, a Roger Williams education blends the strength of liberal arts and professional studies, providing all students with the depth and breadth of interdisciplinary thinking and well-rounded knowledge necessary to succeed in our interconnected, global world. RWU is committed to strengthening society through engaged scholarship so that students graduate with the ability to think critically and apply the practical skills that today's employers demand. Roger Williams University seeks to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. We value all races, genders, identities, and abilities. RWU is committed to creating a thriving community that encourages lifelong learning, professional development, and academic innovation.

Job Description:

The Department of Mathematics and Physics seeks applicants interested in teaching introductory physics courses, both lectures and labs. We offer a variety of courses, both algebra and calculus based, that support many majors and cover a wide range of topics. Class sizes are small and rooms are designed to support a wide range of research based pedagogical strategies.

Requirements:

Faculty are required to teach introductory physics to a wide variety of students. They should have a strong background in physics or a related field. A Master's or Ph.D. is preferred, but candidates with significant graduate level coursework will be considered. Teaching experience is not required but preferred. At the University's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be accepted where the candidate can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the University, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.