Part Time Faculty- Physics

Loyola Marymount University's Frank R. Seaver College of Science and Engineering is collecting resumes of potential applicants for future Part-Time faculty positions in the Department of Physics There may not be openings at this time, but your application will be kept on file. Current applications will be reviewed as openings occur. The position, when needed, is assumed to be a one-semester appointment, normally to teach 1-2 courses.

The Department of Physics serves approximately 40 undergraduate majors across two degree programs: Physics BS and Applied Physics BS. We have eight full-time faculty members performing research in a variety of areas, including Biophysics and Medical Physics, Planetary and Space Physics, Classical and Quantum Gravity, and Physics Education. Additional information about the department, curriculum, courses, and faculty/staff is available online at https://cse.lmu.edu/department/physics/.

Job Responsibilities

The following is a non-exhaustive list of instructor job responsibilities: prepare and distribute a course syllabus; prepare and lead class sessions; hold regular office hours and answer student questions; develop, distribute, and/or grade discussion materials, homework, quizzes, and other course materials; write, proctor, and grade midterm and final examinations; maintain and timely submit class records, such as attendance and grade reports; attend meetings and training, as needed; and comply with all university standards and requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

Prior teaching experience is preferable. Must have the ability to use browser-based software services, and standard classroom and office equipment. Position requires excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Must possess ability to, and genuine interest in, meeting the educational needs of students, and sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, and cultural/ethnic backgrounds of the students.

Required Education

A master’s or doctorate level degree.

Special Instructions

Apply online at https://jobs.lmu.edu. A completed application consists of:

A current CV/resume
Cover Letter
Statement of Teaching
References – 3 references required

Minimum salary is $2,657 per unit taught.

Faculty Regular

Please note that this position may not be eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Loyola Marymount University, a Carnegie classified R2 institution in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education, seeks outstanding applicants who value its mission and share its commitment to inclusive excellence, the education of the whole person, and the building of a just society. LMU is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment as defined by federal, state and local law. We invite all persons in the full diversity of their being, life experience, and beliefs to apply. (Visit www.lmu.edu for more information.)

LMU is committed to providing equal access to employment opportunities and ensuring a comprehensive recruitment and selection process for all applicants.

 

Individuals who require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any stage of the application, interview, or selection process may contact Human Resources at [email protected] or by phone at (310) 338-2723. Applicants who use relay services or other assistive communication technologies are welcome to utilize those services when contacting Human Resources.

 

When contacting Human Resources, please include the job posting number, title of the position and department for which you are applying. Applicants are not required to disclose the nature of a disability or provide medical information when requesting an accommodation during the recruitment process.

 

LMU will work with applicants in a timely and interactive process to identify and provide reasonable accommodations consistent with applicable federal and state law.