"Part-Time and Limited Term Faculty Positions in the Department of Physics"

Part-time and Limited Term Faculty Positions in the Department of Physics

Job ID: 288803
Location: Marietta, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Part Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

Department Information

The Department of Physics engages students through a student-centered, research-driven curriculum, where students are actively involved in high-impact research addressing significant global issues. With a personalized approach, our program fosters the creation of new knowledge and the development of critical thinking and scientific problem-solving skills for our graduates to excel in top-tier graduate programs and the STEM workforce.

Job Summary

Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a pool of open rank, part-time and limited term faculty positions in the Department of Physics for the academic year 2025-2026. These positions are on an as needed, semester-by-semester basis. Rank is determined at the time of hiring and will be commensurate with credentials. These positions are for work to be performed in the state of Georgia.

Responsibilities

• Teach calculus-based and/or algebra-based freshman/sophomore level Physics, including lectures, recitations, and laboratories.
• Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate students; prepare and conduct recitations (problem-solving sessions) to accompany algebra-based and calculus-based physics courses; prepare, set-up and direct freshman and sophomore-level physics laboratories.
• Create and administer examinations; evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.
• Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
• Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, lecture presentations, and worksheets.

Teaching assignments will be based on earned degrees and SACSCOC Faculty Credentials Guidelines.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of a Master's degree, or the foreign equivalent, in Physics or a closely related discipline is required.
• OR
• A minimum of a Master's degree, or the foreign equivalent, in a non-related discipline with 18 graduate credit hours in the teaching discipline is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching on-line or hybrid courses at a 2-year or 4-year college or university.
• Record of past teaching introductory physics at a college or university.

Required Documents to Attach

1. CV
2. Cover Letter
3. Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts and Official International Course-by-Course Evaluations Due Upon Hire)
4. Statement of Teaching Philosophy
5. Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 references to be contacted as needed

Incomplete applications will not be considered.