Part-time Instructor Applicant Pool - Physics and Astronomy

Teaching responsibilities include

For labs:

• Creating a syllabus and schedule of labs in consultation with the course coordinator and lecture instructor
• Setting up lab equipment before and taking it down after each class
• Supervising and guiding students during class
• Grading work turned in by students
• Entering grades in the Canvas learning management system.

For lectures:

• Creating a syllabus and schedule that matches the course description and satisfies learning objectives in consultation with the course coordinator, if applicable, and program director
• Working with lab instructors to set schedule of lab exercises, grading expectations, etc., if applicable
• Holding classes as scheduled
• Assigning and grading homework
• Writing and grading exams
• Using the Canvas learning management system
• Reporting attendance and submitting mid-term and final grades on time.

For both:

Being available one hour per week outside of the scheduled course meeting time to answer student questions.

Candidates must meet the following minimum educational qualifications:

• Masters degree
• At least 18 credit-hours coursework in physics or astronomy, or equivalent in work experience

Required Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Curriculum Vitae
• References