What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Faculty - Physics position at MCPHS?
The School of Arts and Sciences seeks adjunct faculty to teach General Physics courses to health science majors for the upcoming Spring 2026 semester. All sections are taught as face-to-face, in-person courses on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Successful candidates will have at least one semester of experience teaching at the college level.
- Delivers engaging didactic instruction in face-to-face, in-person classes
- Provides engaging assignments that demonstrate real-world applications of concepts covered
- Provides students with an approved syllabus that includes course objectives and learning outcomes, teaching methodology, attendance policies in line with those of the School, texts and readings, assignments and deliverables, timelines and evaluation criteria
- Uses the University’s learning management system to post syllabus, assignments and other materials and to communicate with students
- Advises and assists students through in-person office hours or scheduled appointments, by videoconference, phone or email, and through other University-approved mechanisms
Qualifications:
Required:
- Advanced degree (masters or above) in physics or allied discipline
- Minimum of one (1) semester of teaching at the college/university level
- Commitment to undergraduate student success
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Must be able to work independently and effectively interact with a wide array of parties at all levels (students, faculty, and administration/staff)
Apply
Please attach a cover letter and a curriculum vitae/resume. Finalist candidate(s) for this position will be subject to reference checks and a pre-employment background check as a condition of employment.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. MCPHS is unable to sponsor, or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa. MCPHS is also not an E-Verify institution.
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Established in 1823, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) is the oldest institution of higher education in Boston, a city that is home to many of the world’s top universities and healthcare institutions. We are one of the largest and most highly-ranked schools for health and life sciences, and our alumni and faculty continually distinguish themselves in healthcare settings around the globe. MCPHS has more than 7000 students across campuses in Boston’s Longwood Medical and Academic Area (LMA), downtown Worcester, MA and downtown Manchester, NH. Our vision is to empower our Community to create a healthier, more equitable world, which we strive to achieve through our core values of integrity, community, engagement, collaboration, support, and innovation.
MCPHS is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to ensuring equal opportunity for all members of the University community. We aim to recruit, develop, and retain the most skilled faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment.