Position Title:

Part-Time Faculty, Physics

Department/School:

School of Science

Salary/Pay Rate:

$1,213 per 1 credit with upward adjustment for years of service at Marist College. Pay may vary depending on credits pertaining to online, graduate, music, or lab courses.

Job Summary:

The part-time faculty position in Physics involves teaching the Physics II laboratory course, delivered in person. Physics II is the second semester of an introductory physics course covering electricity and magnetism, optics, and modern physics. Teaching responsibilities include explaining physics concepts to students, conducting labs, grading assignments, and maintaining effective communication with students. Additionally, the instructor will maintain a strong online presence through the learning management system (Brightspace) by posting lab announcements, grading online assignments, and updating the online gradebook in a timely manner.
While this position is for Spring 2024, we may have additional teaching opportunities in lecture or lab instruction for College Physics or General Physics I/II in future semesters. This position would be ideal for those looking to expand their teaching portfolio and potentially continue with additional instructional roles in the department.

Minimum Qualifications:

Masters degree in Physics or related field

Essential Functions:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to convey complex scientific concepts to students
• Ability to work and collaborate with individuals from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds

Preferred Qualifications:

Ph. D. in Physics or related field

Required Application Documents:

Resume, Cover Letter, & Contact Information of 3 Professional References 

About the Department/School:

The School of Science combines scientific principles with practice through the application of knowledge, scientific literacy, and research. Students interested in the natural, physical, and health sciences have access to top facilities, as well as opportunities for internships, clinical rotations, and hands-on research. Working with dedicated faculty members, students gain the skills required to obtain prestigious awards, placement in top graduate schools, or careers in leading companies. 

About Marist College:

Located on the banks of the historic Hudson River and at its Florence, Italy campus, Marist College is a comprehensive, independent institution grounded in the liberal arts. Its mission is to “help students develop the intellect, character, and skills required for enlightened, ethical, and productive lives in the global community of the 21st century.” Marist educates approximately 5,000 traditional-age undergraduate students and 1,200 adult and graduate students in 53 undergraduate majors and numerous graduate programs, including fully online MBA, MPA, MS, and MA degrees, and also Doctor of Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant programs. Marist is consistently ranked among the best colleges and universities in America by The Princeton Review (Colleges That Create Futures and The Best 386 Colleges), U.S. News & World Report (3rd Most Innovative School/North), Kiplinger’s Personal Finance (“Best College Values”), and others. Marist’s study abroad program is ranked #1 in the nation by the U.S. State Department’s “Open Doors Report” and has also received the Senator Paul Simon Award for First Year Abroad programs in Italy and Ireland. Marist’s Joint Study partnership with IBM, which began in 1988, has brought the College the kind of world-class technology platform typically found at leading research institutions. To learn more, please visit https://www.marist.edu/about 

Type of Position:

Part-time

Classification:

Faculty (Part-Time)

Months per Year:

Other

Work Schedule:

Time as required for teaching, office hours, departmental/school activities and other activities as needed.

Hours per Week:

7.5

Location:

Marist College Main Campus

Number of Position Openings:

Multiple

Equal Employment Statement:

Marist College is committed to creating a diverse workforce on our campus by ensuring that barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. To this end, the College will strive to achieve the full and fair participation of minorities, women, people with disabilities, and any other protected groups found to be under represented.

Equal opportunity means employment, development, and promotion of individuals without consideration of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, or veteran status unless there is a bona fide occupational requirement which excludes persons in one of these protected groups. The College will review its employment policies and procedures to ensure that barriers which may unnecessarily exclude protected groups are identified and eliminated. The College will also explore alternative approaches if any policy or practice is found to have a negative impact on protected groups.

Marist's policy of non-discrimination includes not only employment practices but also extends to all services and programs provided by the College. It shall be considered a violation of College policy for any member of the community to discriminate against any individual or group with respect to employment or attendance at Marist College on the basis of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other condition established by law.