Adjunct Instructor for Physics - Pool

Job no: 495598
Position type: Temporary
Location: Pensacola - Main Campus
Division/Equivalent: Academic Affairs Division
School/Unit: Physics
Categories: Adjunct, Temporary, Physics

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Position Title (Classification Title):  Adjunct Instructor for Physics
Working Title:  Adjunct Instructor
Job Summary: The Department of Physics is seeking qualified part-time adjunct instructors to teach lower division physics courses and labs.

The department is building a pool of adjuncts for teaching opportunities for upcoming semesters. Applications will be accepted on an on-going basis.
Department Physics
FLSA: Exempt
Minimum Qualifications: Holds at least the master's degree in an appropriate specialization or the equivalent qualifications based on professional experience and is otherwise qualified to perform assigned duties. The appointee may engage in teaching, scholarship and creative projects, and/or service and other related activities, but is not eligible for tenure.
Position Qualifications: Master’s degree from an accredited institution in Physics or a related discipline or equivalent qualifications based on professional experience and otherwise qualified to perform assigned duties.
Preferred Qualifications Master’s or higher degree in Physics or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution and 18 graduate hours in the field of teaching. The ideal candidate will be flexible and creative with experience teaching in both face-to-face and online learning environments.
Physical Demands:
  • Physical Requirements: Occasional and/or light lifting required. Limited exposure to elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, etc., but none to the point of being disagreeable. May involve minor safety hazards where likely results would be cuts, bruises, etc.
  • Impact of Deadlines: Routine deadlines. Usually sufficient lead time. Variance in work volume, seasonal, and predictable. Priorities can be anticipated. Some interruptions are present. Involves occasional exposure to demands/pressures from persons other than immediate sup.
  • Standing: Daily
  • Walking: Daily
  • Sitting: Daily
  • Reaching with hands and arms: Daily
  • Climbing or balancing: Occasionally
  • Stooping: Occasionally
  • Use of hands to handle objects: Occasionally
  • Lifting up to 10lbs: Occasionally
  • Lifting up to 25lbs: Occasionally
  • Lifting over 25lbs: Never
  • Talking as express or exchange of ideas verbally: Daily
  • Hearing as perceive sound by ear: Daily
  • Vision as distinguish colors & depth: Daily
Special Requirements or Considerations of the Job:

This position requires a criminal background screen.
Number of Vacancies 5
Work Hours Dependent on course assignment
Contract Period Dependent on course assignment
FTE .5
Salary Range Dependent on course and credentials
Pay Basis Annually
Closing Date: 7/15/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants: Candidates must apply online through the University of West Florida website: https://careers.uwf.edu. Applicants are required to attach a cv, letter of interest and contact information for three references. References will be contacted upon submission of this application. An opportunity to upload these documents will be provided during the application process. For assistance, please contact Human Resources at 850-474-2694 or email jobs@uwf.edu.

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