"Visiting Assistant Professor - Engineering or Physics"

Position Summary

The Department of Engineering and Computer Science invites applications for a one-semester visiting faculty position in engineering or physics. We are seeking energetic and enthusiastic individuals who love teaching and share our dedication to excellence in undergraduate education. The successful applicant will join a close-knit program and school that offers bachelor’s degrees across a broad spectrum of disciplines in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and computer science. Responsibilities include teaching introductory engineering and/or physics courses and other duties as assigned by the department chair or school director. While we are primarily an institution focused on teaching excellence and the teaching load for this position is comprised of 12 credit-hours for the spring semester. The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with diverse faculty, staff, and students within the School of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, and across campus.

Candidates should demonstrate that they possess a commitment to student-centered instruction and articulate a plan for maintaining currency in engineering.

Start Date: January 12, 2026

Mission of the Department

The School of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) prepares students to be scholars and professionals in their discipline by fostering scientific inquiry and critical thinking that promotes lifelong learning and problem-solving skills.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in mechanical engineering, or physics, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrates commitment to undergraduate teaching and student-centered learning
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates knowledge of, sensitivity to, and ability to work effectively with, the educational needs of individuals and groups with a diverse range of identities, cultures, backgrounds, and abilities
• Evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the racial, socioeconomic, academic, and cultural diversity of Adams State University’s student population, including students with different abilities (e.g. physical and or learning) as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded, inclusive practices within the classroom.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in mechanical engineering or closely related field
• Substantial and relevant industry experience
• Experience teaching at the undergraduate level
• Experience using a variety of delivery methods for teaching
• Ability and interest in teaching introductory physics courses
• Ability or experience working with historically under-served and/or underrepresented populations, and first-generation college students.
• Demonstrated self-awareness of one's own cultural beliefs, perspectives, and privileges as a part of one's orientation towards teaching.
• Demonstrated decision-making that is informed by research, data, and theory and that leverages students' unique cultures, experiences, and background as strengths.

Salary and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $34,152 to $36,288 (Spring Semester) commensurate with experience and education. In addition to salary, Adams State University offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and retirement savings plans. For detailed benefits information please visit https://www.adams.edu/hr/benefits/. Opportunities for supplemental contracts may be available.

Required Documents

Cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, graduate transcripts (Copies accepted. Official transcripts required upon hire), and three references.

Completed applications should include the following:

• A detailed cover letter of application addressing teaching interest/experience as well as how professional interests and goals align with Adams vision and values.
• Teaching Statement: (include sample course syllabi) in addition to describing your approach to teaching in general, please address the following questions:
• What do you feel are the best strategies for supporting students who have been historically marginalized in Engineering?
• What role should faculty play in student success?
• Unofficial photocopies of graduate transcripts. Official transcripts will be required at the time of hire.
• References: name, job title, and contact information (email, phone).