Adjunct Professor of Physics Lab - Florham

Adjunct Professor of Physics Lab
- Florham
- Spring 2026

Job Title:

Adjunct Professor of Physics Lab
- Florham
- Spring 2026

Campus:
Florham

College:
Gregory H. Olsen College of Engineering and Science

Department:
Chemistry, Biochemistry and Physics-Florham

Position Type:
Faculty

Faculty Rank:
Adjunct Faculty

Salary: $900–$1,000 per credit hour

Benefits:
Eligibility to contribute toward the 403(b) plan and various fringe benefits (discounts on everyday goods and services, entertainment/dining discounts), and state benefits such as NJ Sick Leave and State Short Term Disability benefits.

Status:
Temporary

Job Summary:

The Department of Biochemistry, Chemistry, and Physics at Gregory H. Olsen College of Engineering and Science, Fairleigh Dickinson University, seeks to hire adjuncts to teach physics lab sections on the Florham campus during the Spring 2026 semester. These sections meet in person during the day.

• Provide quality instruction for undergraduate STEM students.
• Guide students through weekly physics laboratory experiments.
• Evaluate student progress and provide appropriate feedback in a timely manner.
• Hold regular office hours.
• Track student attendance.
• Submit attendance verification, midterm grades, and final grades online.
• Reply to emails from students, lab coordinators, and administrators in a timely manner.
• Commit to contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• Follow established teaching protocols within the physics program.

Quality instruction includes, but is not limited to, arriving on time and prepared to engage students through evidence-based active learning pedagogies, and/or assisting students with data collection and analysis via thoughtful guidance and encouragement.

A minimum of a master’s degree (or equivalent) in Physics or a closely related field is required. Preference will be given to applicants with previous teaching experience. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae/resume.

Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check. Candidates for hire will be required to sign a waiver authorizing the background check and produce a Social Security Card.

11/17/2025