Adjunct Faculty 25/FA PHYSI 141L
Location: Moraga, CA
Open Date: Apr 30, 2025
Deadline:
Description:Founded in 1863, Saint Mary's is a residential campus nestled 20 miles east of San Francisco in the picturesque Moraga Valley. Based in the Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts traditions, Saint Mary's currently enrolls more than 4,000 students from diverse backgrounds in undergraduate and graduate programs. The De La Salle Christian Brothers, the largest teaching order of the Roman Catholic Church, guide the spiritual and academic character of the College.
As a comprehensive and independent institution, Saint Mary's offers undergraduate and graduate programs integrating liberal and professional education. Saint Mary's reputation for excellence, innovation, and responsiveness in education stems from its vibrant heritage as a Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts institution. An outstanding, committed faculty and staff that value shared inquiry, integrative learning, and student interaction bring these traditions to life in the 21st century. The College is committed to the educational benefits of diversity.
Qualifications:
In this laboratory, students gain hands-on experience with the topics discussed in Physics I (Newtonian mechanics, vibrations and oscillations, waves and sound, thermodynamics, electricity, magnetism, simple circuits and optics), concurrent enrollment required. Additionally, students are introduced to methods of experimentation in physics including good measurement techniques, simple data analysis and scientific writing.
This Laboratory is taught in person on the Moraga campus on Tuesday from 5:30 - 8:30 pm during the Fall 2025 term.
In addition to teaching, the instructor is expected to hold regular in-person (or virtual) office hours (a minimum of one hour per week) to provide students with support outside of the classroom.
Candidates must hold a PhD in Physics, Astronomy, or Astrophysics, have a record of successful teaching at the undergraduate level.
Candidates must reside in California.
The salary range for this position is $6,207.50 - 8,590.00 (2.5 units) and is covered by the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the College and SEIU, Local 1021, available here.
To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/167039

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