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Adjunct Faculty - Physics

Employer
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Location
Prescott, Arizona, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
May 10, 2022
Job Description

About Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University:

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is an independent, culturally diverse institution providing quality education and research in aviation, aerospace, engineering, and other related fields with residential campuses located in Daytona Beach, Florida, and Prescott, Arizona. The University’s Worldwide campus provides educational opportunities online and at approximately 130 locations throughout the United States, Asia, Europe, and Central/South America.

As the largest and most comprehensive aviation and aerospace-focused university in the world, Embry-Riddle is a unique institution. Over the past 90 years, the University has evolved with industry to break new ground and produce top-level graduates who serve the ever-changing needs of aviation and aerospace, and other STEM-related disciplines. Embry-Riddle offers programs in seven primary fields of study including: Applied Science; Aviation; Business; Computers and Technology; Engineering; Safety, Security, and Intelligence; and Space.

For Academic Year 2020-21, there were over 10,700 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students that attended the University's residential campuses and approximately 32,700 students in total enrolled with the University around the world.

The Opportunity

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's Prescott, Arizona campus is seeking to create a pool of local adjunct (part-time) faculty talent to join the Department of Physics and Astronomy. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Prescott, Arizona campus is respected worldwide for cutting-edge instruction and training for tomorrow’s aviation, aerospace, security and intelligence leaders. Prescott is a mile-high city and its climate reflects seasonable weather excellent for flying. Daytime averages are 80°F in the summer and 45°F in the winter. At 5,000 ft. above sea level, it boasts a mild climate, clean air, pristine wilderness areas, and nearby national forests. The university is a small, private, residential university in the mountains of Arizona with approximately 3,500 students. Staff/faculty/student interaction is highly valued and is a central theme of our campus. It is located 100 miles north of Phoenix and 120 miles south of the Grand Canyon.

The Department of Physics & Astronomy at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (Prescott, AZ) is searching for an adjunct physics instructor to teach undergraduate physics courses, including laboratories. Lab instructors can teach from 1-4 labs starting this fall (Aug. 30 - Dec. 16) and/or 1-2 lecture courses. Preference will be given to candidates with teaching experience and hands-on physics laboratory skills.

Qualifications

The qualified candidate must have a Master’s Degree in Physics. Candidates should include a cover letter, CV, and the names and contact information for 3 references.

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