"Part-time Faculty, Physics - Physics & Astronomy"

YSU Physics and Astronomy services introductory physics course requirements across a broad range of majors. Our introductory laboratory sections are offered at various times during the day and early evening hours. Each section is capped at no more than 20 students to ensure that there is time to work with all students in the lab. Initial lab set-ups (gathering of needed supplies) and maintenance of lab equipment are the responsibility of a separate lab coordinator.

Work Schedule: Typically, Monday through Friday. Teaching assignments are located at YSU's campus.

Plans, organizes, teaches, and provides feedback to promote and direct student success. Responds to students in a timely manner. Communicates with students, departments, and university officials via university provided tools and resources.

An Institution of Opportunity: YSU inspires individuals, enhances futures, and enriches lives.

As a student-centered university, Youngstown State University's mission is to provide innovative lifelong learning opportunities that will inspire individuals, enhance futures and enrich lives. YSU inspires individuals by cultivating a curiosity for life-long learning; enhances the futures of our students by empowering them to discover, disseminate and apply their knowledge; and enriches the region by fostering collaboration and the advancement of civic, scientific, and technological development. YSU's culture of enrichment flourishes in our intellectually diverse, accessible, and quality education.

Required Certifications, Training, and/or Licensures: Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Minimum Qualifications: At least a master's degree in a relevant field or a master's degree in another field plus at least 18 graduate credit hours in physics. Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree or higher in physics. Undergraduate or graduate degree programs must document the successful completion of several laboratory courses in one or more of the physical sciences, including at least two semesters of introductory physics labs.

About Youngstown State University

An Institution of Opportunity: Youngstown State University inspires individuals, enhances futures, and enriches lives. As a student-centered university, Youngstown State University’s mission is to provide innovative lifelong learning opportunities that will inspire individuals, enhance futures and enrich lives. YSU inspires individuals by cultivating a curiosity for life-long learning; enhances the futures of our students by empowering them to discover, disseminate and apply their knowledge; and enriches the region by fostering collaboration and the advancement of civic, scientific, and technological development. YSU’s culture of enrichment flourishes in our intellectually diverse, accessible, and quality education.

Youngstown State University is where students thrive in their educational and career pursuits, where scholarship creates innovative solutions, and where community engagement is a cornerstone of collaboration that collectively contribute to the sustainable prosperity of the region and beyond.

We—the faculty, staff, administrators, and students of Youngstown State University—hold the following values essential to achieving the mission and realizing the vision. Centrality of Students – We put students first, fostering their holistic and lifelong success. Excellence and Innovation – We bring academic excellence and innovation to learning and life for all stakeholders. Integrity and Human Dignity – We root all behaviors, decisions and actions in the achievement of integrity, mutual respect, and collegiality. Collaboration and Public Engagement – We embrace collaboration and create innovative partnerships to foster sustainability and enrich our university, our culture, and region.

Please use the following link to learn more about YSU: https://ysu.edu/about-ysu