"Adjunct Lecturer, Physics and Astronomy"

Job Description

The Physics and Astronomy Department at Barnard College seeks a part-time instructor to teach the following undergraduate course during the 2025-2026 academic year.

Spring 2026

PHYS BC 1882 Pre-Health Physics II

Teach Spring semester lecture course in introductory, calculus-based physics sequence. Hold office hours weekly. Meet with students as needed. Arrange TA. Grade exams and assign final grade. The instructor will cover relevant sections of chapters 21-36 of Halliday, Resnick, & Walker, Fundamentals of Physics, 12th edition.

Subjects covered: Electricity, Magnetism, Optics, Interference, Diffraction.

Pay Rate: $13,250

*Exact instructional assignments and other academic responsibilities are determined by the Chair or Director.*

Skills, Qualifications & Requirements

Required Qualifications

Terminal degree in a related discipline, with all requirements for the degree completed by the time of hiring offer.

Required Skills

A strong pedagogical sense and ability to teach Physics to Biology, Neuroscience, and Environmental Science majors on the trajectory to medical school.

Required Experience

2 years of prior teaching experience.

Required Schedule Requirements

Course meets Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:40 PM - 3:55 PM. Must be available those days.

Application Requirements

Only complete applications submitted via Workday will be considered. Applicants are required to upload the following documents:

• CV
• Statement of interest (including teaching philosophy, most relevant prior teaching experience, advanced pedagogical or relevant training)

Finalists will be asked to identify three references, including one with direct knowledge of their teaching capabilities.

Review of applications will begin immediately.

Barnard College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Barnard does not discriminate due to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability, or any other legally protected basis, and to the extent permitted by law. Qualified candidates of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the College's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.