Physics Adjunct Instructor Labs

Title

Physics Adjunct Instructor for Labs

Department of Physics

Chair

The Department of Physics seeks qualified adjunct instructors to teach undergraduate physics laboratory courses. Adjunct laboratory instructors are responsible for providing high-quality, hands-on instruction, supervising students in the laboratory environment, reinforcing concepts presented in related physics courses, and maintaining a safe and effective learning environment. Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong knowledge of undergraduate physics, effective laboratory teaching practices, a commitment to student success, and the ability to work collaboratively with departmental faculty, staff, and laboratory personnel.

• Teach assigned undergraduate physics laboratory courses in accordance with departmental curriculum, laboratory procedures, learning objectives, and course policies.
• Prepare for and conduct scheduled laboratory sessions, including reviewing experiments, procedures, equipment, and instructional materials prior to each class.
• Provide clear instruction and demonstrations regarding laboratory experiments, equipment operation, data collection, analysis, and relevant physics concepts.
• Supervise students during laboratory activities and provide appropriate guidance and assistance while encouraging independent problem-solving and scientific reasoning.
• Promote and enforce laboratory safety procedures and ensure that students use laboratory equipment and materials appropriately.
• Evaluate and grade laboratory reports, assignments, quizzes, practical exercises, and other assessments as required by the course.
• Provide students with timely and constructive feedback regarding their laboratory work and academic progress.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, grades, assignments, and student performance.
• Submit grades and other required course information in accordance with departmental and university deadlines.
• Utilize the university's learning management system and other instructional technologies as required.
• Communicate promptly and professionally with students regarding laboratory assignments, course expectations, grades, and other course-related matters.
• Collaborate with the Director of Undergraduate Physics Laboratories, course coordinators, faculty, teaching assistants, and departmental staff regarding laboratory instruction, scheduling, equipment, assessments, and other instructional requirements.
• Report damaged, malfunctioning, or missing laboratory equipment and other laboratory concerns promptly to the appropriate departmental personnel.
• Attend departmental orientations, laboratory training sessions, meetings, and other instructional activities as requested.
• Adhere to departmental policies, university regulations, laboratory safety requirements, and standards of academic integrity.
• Promote an inclusive, respectful, and supportive learning environment for students from diverse backgrounds.

• Master's degree in Physics or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrated knowledge of undergraduate physics principles and laboratory practices.
• Ability to safely operate and demonstrate physics laboratory equipment.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively instruct, engage, and support a diverse student population.
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, laboratory personnel, teaching assistants, and departmental staff.

• Ph.D. in Physics or a closely related field.
• Prior college-level teaching experience.
• Previous experience teaching undergraduate physics laboratory courses.
• Experience with introductory physics laboratory experiments, instrumentation, data collection, and analysis.
• Familiarity with learning management systems and other instructional technologies.

• Ability to stand and move throughout the laboratory for extended periods.
• Ability to operate, demonstrate, and assist students with laboratory equipment and instructional technology.
• Ability to perform routine laboratory activities associated with undergraduate physics experiments.
• Ability to…