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Adjunct Faculty - CAS Department of Physics (Open Continuous)

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Salary: $2,865 – $5,548

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Department:

College of Arts & Sciences

Time Type:

Part time

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Job Description:

This is an open continuous vacancy announcement that will be used to fill adjunct vacancies as they occur. Until you hear from a representative of the Department of Physics or the Office of HR Faculty, please continue to also apply directly to other positions posted on AU's website.

The Department of Physics in the College of Arts and Sciences at American University invites applications for a number of adjunct faculty positions for upcoming Academic Years. Rank will depend on an applicant’s highest degree earned in Physics or a related field. The applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

The Department of Physics offers undergraduate degree programs. The Department is organized under the College of Arts and Sciences, which is where scholarship in the Arts, Humanities, and Sciences is pursued. Learn more about the College of Arts and Sciences at https://www.american.edu/cas/ and the Department of Physics at https://www.american.edu/cas/physics/ .

The Department of Physics in the College of Arts and Sciences has the following adjunct salary ranges:

Candidates Without a Terminal Degree In Course Subject Area

1-2 Credit Course: $2,865

3-4 Credit Course: $4,725

5-6 Credit Course: $4,938

Candidates With a Terminal Degree In Course Subject Area

1-2 Credit Course: $3,414

3-4 Credit Course: $5,400

5-6 Credit Course: $5,548

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