Position Title: Adjunct Faculty, Physics

Scope:

The Department of Mathematics and Physics at Manhattan University is seeking part-time faculty to teach lower division courses in Physics and Science during the 2025-26 academic year. Possible courses include Physics I Laboratory (2 credits) and Physics II Laboratory (2 credits) for science and engineering majors taking calculus-based introductory physics. Schedules are flexible. The successful candidate will work with the Laboratory Manager and other Department faculty to ensure a consistent experience for students across multiple sections of these courses. This is an in-person, on-campus, non-remote position.

Reports to: Department Chair

PLEASE NOTE: Applications are reviewed all year for adjunct positions.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. or M.S. in physics or a related field.
• At least one year of teaching experience.

Responsibilities:

• Teach introductory laboratory courses and/or introductory lecture courses in Physics and general Science. Lab courses meet for a three-hour period each week.
• Work with a diverse community of students to enhance their learning.
• Use email and Moodle LM to communicate regularly with students outside of class.
• Grade student work and provide timely and constructive feedback each week.
• Work with Laboratory Manager and Department Faculty to ensure alignment of course content with program objectives.

Candidates with a proven record of excellence in teaching will be preferred.

Salary Range Based on Experience:

Instructor $1477.28 per credit.

Assistant Professor $1526.25 per credit.

Associate Professor $1575.65 per credit.

Professor $1625.04 per credit.

To apply, submit in electronic form one PDF file that contains a cover letter, teaching statement and curriculum vita. Be sure that the CV includes the names and contact information of three references.

Founded in 1853, Manhattan University is an independent Catholic Lasallian institution located in Riverdale, NY that embraces students of all faiths, cultures, and traditions. The mission of the University is to provide a dynamic student-centered educational experience that prepares graduates for lives of personal development, professional success, civic engagement, and service to their fellow human beings. We expect our faculty, administration, and staff to be knowledgeable about our mission and to make a positive contribution to the mission. Applicants from historically under-represented segments of the population are encouraged to apply, as well as those attracted to a university with a Catholic identity. We are committed to a diverse campus community. AA/EO Employer M/F/D/V