WOFFORD COLLEGE
Adjunct Lecturer
The Department of Physics at Wofford College is seeking to hire an adjunct professor to teach one section of algebra based General Physics II and the associated lab in the spring 2021 semester. This course is a continuation of General Physics I covering topics of electricity, magnetism, optics, and nuclear physics. This course can be taught remotely with synchronous online meetings at scheduled class and lab times.
QUALIFICATIONS
For appointment, 18 hours of physics graduate instruction from an accredited institution is required. Preference will be given to candidates with a master’s degree in physics and higher education teaching experience or similar teaching experience.
APPLICATION DETAILS
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Application materials are to be emailed to physicssearch@wofford.edu and must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae and contact information (names, emails, and telephone numbers) for at least two professional references. Qualified finalist candidates will be contacted for an interview and teaching demonstration.
ABOUT WOFFORD COLLEGE
Wofford College, established in 1854, is a private liberal arts residential college located a few blocks north of downtown Spartanburg, South Carolina. Wofford offers 27 major fields of study to a student body of 1,764 undergraduates and is nationally known for the strength of its academic program, outstanding faculty and study abroad participation. Wofford is home to one of the nation’s 286 Phi Beta Kappa chapters. The college community supports 19 NCAA Division I athletics teams and numerous student organizations, including honor societies, professional organizations, faith-based organizations, club sports and three publications.
EEO STATEMENT
Wofford College values diversity within our students, faculty, and staff, and strives to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people. Wofford College does not discriminate in employment on the bases of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and/or local laws.
Wofford College will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities for employment. If you require an accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please reach out to HumanResources@Wofford.edu.
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www.wofford.edu/titleix. Reports can be made to the Title IX coordinator at any time. Inquiries related to the application of Title IX at Wofford should be referred to the college’s Title IX coordinator (contact information below) and external inquires can be made to the Department of Education.
Wofford College Title IX Coordinator | External inquiry can be made to: |
Amanda Estabrook | Office for Civil Rights (OCR) |
429 N Church St. | U.S. Department of Education |
Campus Life Building, Office 6 | 400 Maryland Avenue, SW |
Spartanburg, SC 29303 | Washington, D.C. 20202-1100 |
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