Adjunct Instructor - Physics

The University of Holy Cross invites applications for the position of Adjunct Instructor of Physics. The position starts January 12, 2026, for in-person classes. Review of applications is ongoing.

Position Description

Adjunct Instructor of Physics is a part-time faculty position. The instructor is contracted per course on a semester-by-semester basis.

Responsibilities

Planning and delivering instruction, testing, and reporting in the assigned Physics course(s) in accordance with course description, syllabus, learning outcomes, and University policies. The instructor must also be available for student conferences to review individual student progress. Additional responsibilities include maintaining student attendance records and adhering to academic calendar deadlines. The Adjunct Instructor must demonstrate the ability to effectively educate students and to exemplify the mission of the University to educate the minds and hearts of its students.

Qualifications

This position requires a master’s degree or higher in Physics or in a closely related field with at least 18 documented graduate-level credit hours in Physics coursework. At least one year of experience as an instructor (full-time or adjunct) is preferred, as is experience with learning management systems. The instructor must possess exemplary interpersonal skills, ability to work effectively with a wide range of students, and skills in establishing and managing course content and academic deadlines.

Equal Opportunity

The University of Holy Cross assures equal opportunity for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, marital status, or veterans’ status in the admission to, participation in, or employment of its programs and activities.

Applicants who meet the qualifications listed above are invited to submit a complete application packet, consisting of a cover letter, resume, transcripts, and three letters of recommendation to Shavondra Wallace, [email protected] in a single submission. Incomplete application packets will not be considered.