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Adjunct Instructor in Physics, Fall 2025

Main Campus - Boston, MA
R11163

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Brief Overview of type of faculty position we are seeking:

The Chemistry & Physics Department of the School of Sciences and Health Professions at Simmons University is seeking applicants for an adjunct instructor position in the Chemistry & Physics Department to teach PHYS 201-01: Wave Phenomena and Introductory Modern Physics (M/W/F | 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM) in-person on our Boston campus, to begin September 2, 2025 and end December 19, 2025.

Responsibilities: The adjunct instructor will be responsible for lecturing and leading in class discussions on times indicated.

Specific Duties

Use syllabi provided by the Chemistry & Physics Department to teach the course(s) or laboratory section.

Foster and encourage a culture of learning that values mutual responsibility, life-long learning, diversity, and ethics by creating and delivering engaging lesson plans during class sessions

Communicate clearly with students outside of scheduled class time by responding to emails in a timely manner, through Simmons' learning management system, and/or hosting office hours or student meetings

Maintain all administrative/academic components of the course section, including, but not limited to, grading of assignments

Other course specific duties as discussed with Chairperson of the Chemistry & Physics Department of Chemistry & Physics or the Dean of the school

Requirements: Master's or Ph.D. degree
Preferred Qualifications: experience teaching Physics courses

Additional Information

Applications will be accepted continuously into the pool and will be drawn upon to fill vacancies as they become available. Candidates are encouraged to offer updates of their CVs and contact information, as necessary.

Applications will be reviewed immediately.

To apply, please submit a cover letter (including the title of the position for which you are applying) and a CV. A brief teaching statement or additional supporting materials to document excellence in teaching, such as course evaluations and syllabi of courses taught, are optional and welcomed.

Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Contact information for three professional references will be requested of selected applicants following initial review of applications.

Instructions to Applicants: Please upload all applicable application materials (e.g. resume/cv, cover letter, writing sample, teaching philosophy, etc.) in the Application Materials box on page 2 ("My Experience") of this application. Documents can be uploaded individually or as a combined document (e.g. PDF).

Simmons University is committed to inclusive excellence in all aspects of an individual's community experience. As a university committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, Simmons encourages applications from all under-represented groups. Simmons is committed to creating, developing, promoting, and enhancing inclusive hiring practices-at all levels, for all positions-ensuring diverse talent pools and the delivery of a consistent positive candidate experience. Simmons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to continuing to develop a more diverse faculty, staff, student body, and curriculum.


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