What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Faculty- Physics position at Life University?
Life University seeks applicants for an adjunct faculty position in Physics. This degree program focuses on understanding of introductory physics sequence that introduces basic laws and principles of physics. This sequence is designed for students planning to major in health-related sciences. Knowledge of college algebra and trigonometry is assumed. The topics discussed in this course include: Units and Conversions, Vectors, Velocity, Acceleration, Newton’s Laws of Motion, Concepts of Energy Conservation, Momentum and Momentum Conservation, Rotational Motion, Newton’s Law of Gravitation, etc. With that in mind, we are seeking faculty who are student centered and can bring strengths in community engagement, research, service learning, and/or experiential learning to their syllabus and classroom.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Comply with the University Honor Code as well as all university and college policies, including those in the Faculty Handbook.
- Primarily responsible for the instruction, supervision, and evaluation of students in the classroom as well as course assessments for the department.
- Prepare a syllabus for each course taught using the college’s template.
- Teach class in a professional manner, teaching the material that is present in the syllabus and course outline.
- Start and end each class on time.
- Post in a prominent place class time and student office hours schedule for each quarter. Be present during student office hours, as office hours are for the primary purpose of communicating with students regarding the courses you are teaching and academic advising.
- Appropriately maintain all necessary records for each course taught.
- Attend scheduled meetings and events as appropriate and as requested by Assistant Dean of Social Sciences.
- Cultivate in oneself and others an attitude of helpfulness, personal commitment to building relationships, managing to the best solution, and user friendliness always.
- Master’s degree or above in Physics or a related field of study, or a multidisciplinary background (science and physics).
- At least 3 years of university teaching experience
- Strong teaching, presentation, and facilitation skills.
- Commitment to empowering students as scholars and professionals.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work with and maintain confidential student information.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- High degree of initiative and independent judgment.
- Well-developed analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong multimedia and computer skills.
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