Adjunct Faculty- Physics Lab

Job Description

The School of Arts and Sciences seeks adjunct faculty to teach on campus sections of PHY.272 labs.
This introductory laboratory is taken concurrently with PHY 270 by students whose degree programs require physics with a laboratory component. Laboratory experiments include explorations of Newton’s Laws, collisions in one-dimension, constant acceleration, forces and torques in static equilibrium, and conservation of energy and momentum.

• Deliver didactic, laboratory and/or experiential instruction via in-person format
• Provide 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
• Provide engaging assignments that demonstrate the real-world applications and relevance to medicine and health care of concepts covered
• Supervise students during labs regarding safe and responsible use of lab equipment, obtaining good data and completing assignments within the time provided
• Facilitate teamwork and development of practical skills
• Support incorporation of diversity, equity and inclusion into the curriculum, as well as co-curricular experiences, to broaden the education of students and expand their knowledge of health disparities
• Use the University’s learning management system to post syllabus, assignments, grades and other materials and to communicate with students
• Advise and assist students through office hours and/or scheduled appointments, by videoconference, phone or email, and through other University-approved mechanisms
• Provide service including student mentoring, ongoing course development, and assessment
• Engage with physics faculty and fellow lab instructors in team-teaching environment
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned by the supervisor

Requirements

Required:

• Minimum of a master’s degree in Physics or related field
• Minimum of one year of teaching experience at the college/university level
• Experience teaching laboratory at the college/university level and/or strong practical background
• Commitment to undergraduate, graduate and/or professional education and student success
• Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment
• 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, administration/staff, alumni, and external constituents, including healthcare industry professionals)
• Experience teaching health care-focused students preferred.

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 . MCPHS is unable to sponsor, or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa. MCPHS is also not an E-Verify institution.

About Us
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 strategic priorities of collaboration, inclusion, success, sustainability, planning, and support.

MCPHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer that celebrates a diverse community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.