Adjunct Instructor-1-Physics 100 en University of Rochester

The Physics and Astronomy department seeks an adjunct instructor for the spring 2026 semester. This appointment is a non-tenure track faculty appointment which is designated as a part-time temporary position and does not include benefits. 

Teaching responsibilities for this appointment will be to teach PHYS100 Nature Physical World (4 credits).  Additional duties will include office hours and advising and working with teaching assistants in connection with the courses as needed.  Typically for a 4.0 credit course, the duties require 4 hours of classroom time, 5 hours of preparation/grading and 2 hours of office hours/advising. The aforementioned duties are an estimated equivalent of 11 hours per week.

The candidate should hold a Ph.D. in Physics, Physics Education, or a related field. 

Interested candidates should submit  an application with cover letter.