"Part Time Secondary Instructor in Physics"

Job Details

Part Time Secondary Instructor in Physics
Eastern Kentucky University

Title: Part Time Secondary Instructor in Physics

Position Type: Part-Time Faculty

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 21R000 - Science, Tech, Engineering & Math

Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

FLSA: Exempt

Schedule Type: Part Time, No Benefits (less than 20 hrs per week)

Additional Schedule Details: Fall 2025

Contact Person: Jessica Lair

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Department of Physics, Geosciences, and Astronomy at Eastern Kentucky University invites applications for part-time Secondary Instructors in Physics to work with program faculty assisting in teaching undergraduate lectures and laboratories in Physics, at the Richmond, Kentucky campus.

Course load may be up to 9 credit hours per semester, subject to departmental need. Appointments will begin this Fall 2025 semester, with options to renew on a semester-to-semester basis.

Candidates must have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in the teaching (or related) discipline, or hold a minimum of a Bachelor's degree with at least 18 graduate hours in the teaching (or related) discipline. Degrees must be from a regionally (SACS, Middle States, North Central, etc.) accredited or internationally recognized institution.

Applicants will be screened and contacted as departmental needs for part-time faculty arise. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position(s) are filled.

Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at the time of application. Official transcripts are required at the time of the position offer and as a condition of employment.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Candidates must have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in the teaching (or related) discipline, or hold a minimum of a Bachelor's degree with at least 18 graduate hours in the teaching (or related) discipline. Degrees must be from a regionally (SACS, Middle States, North Central, etc.) accredited or internationally recognized institution.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with inquiry-based instruction desired.

Job Duties:

• % - Teach courses as assigned at the times and in the locations necessary to meet the needs of EKU students - (Essential)

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source: Institutional

Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions: Required applicant documents include:

• Cover Letter
• Vitae
• Copies of unofficial transcripts
• Contact Information for 3 Professional References

To apply, please visit: https://careers.eku.edu/jobs/0f6e6608-0077-4fb5-b6c1-6d7603915529