Adjunct Faculty, Physical Science
Department
School of the Sciences: Math & Physical Science
Position Summary
Adjunct faculty in the School of the Sciences will engage in teaching activities in accordance with the University's Faculty Workload and Promotion/Sabbatical Guidelines. Teaching responsibilities will include no more than 14 contact hours per academic year for faculty in physical science.
Education/Experience
Master's degree or higher in physics, physical science or a related field plus college level teaching experience with a strong commitment to quality teaching or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge/Skills/Ability
- Proficiency in physical science as appropriate to the courses to be taught
- Familiarity with instructional techniques designed to reach students of varying preparation levels and abilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft applications, including PowerPoint, Word and Excel
- Familiarity with educational assessment practices
Physical Requirements
- Science faculty work in science laboratories and will be exposed to chemicals, biologicals, chemical processes, magnetic field, and scientific equipment/instrumentation. All faculty in the Department of Mathematics & Physical Science work in classrooms and, if appropriate, computer laboratories as instructors, often standing during the instructional period.
- All faculty in the School of the Sciences work with computers, monitors, copy machines, and other office equipment.
Essential Functions
- Engage in instructional activity totaling no more than 14 contact hours per academic year.
- As part of Instructional Activity load:
- Prepare courses and/or computer lab activities in accordance with published faculty workload guidelines and departmental requirements,
- Prepare and distribute course syllabi according to university and departmental requirements,
- Grade all assignments, quizzes, projects, and/or exams as described in the course syllabi,
- Hold office hours (minimum of 3 hours per week),
- Regularly check your Stevenson provided email account, at least once per weekday, and communicate with students,
- Regularly check your Stevenson provided voicemail, at least once per weekday, and communicate with students,
- Meet with students as related to instructional activity.
- Evaluate, update, and revise courses regularly.
- Participate in the assessment activities of the Department, Division, and University.
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