What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Professor of Physics Lab - Florham - Spring 2026 position at Fairleigh Dickinson University and Careers?
The Department of Biochemistry, Chemistry, and Physics of the Gregory H. Olsen College of Engineering and Science at Fairleigh Dickinson University is seeking to hire adjuncts to teach physics lab sections on the Florham campus during the Spring 2026 semester. These sections meet in person and are scheduled to meet during the day.
Responsibilities
- Provide quality instruction* for undergraduate STEM students
- Guide students through the performance of weekly physics laboratory experiments.
- Evaluate student progress and provide appropriate feedback in a timely manner
- Hold regular office hours
- Track student attendance
- Submit attendance verification, midterm grades and final grades online
- Reply to emails from students, lab coordinators, and administrators in a timely manner
- Commit to contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment
- Follow established teaching protocols within the physics program
- Quality instruction includes, but is not limited to, arriving on time and prepared to engage students through evidence-based active learning pedagogies, and/or assisting students with data collection and analysis via thoughtful guidance and encouragement.
Required Qualifications:
A minimum of a master’s degree (or equivalent) in Physics or a closely related field is required. Preference will be given to applicants with previous teaching experience. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae/resume.
Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check. Candidates for hire will be required to sign a waiver authorizing the background check and produce a Social Security Card.
Preferred Qualifications: Hours Worked Posting Date: 11/17/2025 Special Instructions to Applicants: Application Types Accepted: Faculty Profile