- Location
- Abilene Campus, United States of America
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- Part-time
- Education
- PhD
- Source
- Workday
Description
ACU is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ. This position requires the employee to be a professing Christian and to be willing to support the Christian mission of ACU.
The Department of Physics is seeking a qualified Adjunct Faculty member to teach the PHYS 101 Astronomy course during the Spring 2027 semester. This general education course provides a basic introduction to the field of astronomy.
- Instruction: Teach course material during in-person classes and provide a course syllabus and appropriate assignments to support learning and communicate with students professionally.
- Grading: Promptly grade all assignments and complete required departmental assessments. It is preferred this is performed using Canvas, ACU's learning management system.
- Compliance: Adhere to departmental policies, institutional grading deadlines, and academic integrity standards.
Qualifications:
Required:
- MS, MA, or PhD in Astronomy, Astrophysics, Physics or a closely related STEM field.
Preferred:
- 3 or more years of prior teaching experience.
ACU does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, genetic information, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal law.
ACU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the university's financial and physical assets. Therefore, Abilene Christian University conducts background checks on all candidates for employment in security sensitive positions. As a current employee, it will be determined if you need an additional background check upon your hire.