POSITION: Adjunct Faculty - Physics Instructor *Applicant Pool
COLLEGE/DEPARTMENT: Holland School of Sciences & Mathematics
SUPERVISOR TITLE: Dean, Holland School of Sciences and Mathematics
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
EXEMPTION: Teacher Exemption
LOCATION: Abilene
TARGET HIRE DATE: As Soon As Possible
HSU CHRISTIAN STANDARD REQUIREMENT FOR
EMPLOYMENT – Candidate must profess a Christian Faith, maintain membership in a local congregation, and respect the values and distinctives central to the historically Baptist values of HSU as reflected in the University’s Statement of Faith.
CONTACT INFORMATION: Dr. Matt Jackson at matt.jackson@hsutx.edu
SUMMARY/SCOPE:
The Chemistry & Physics department is in the Holland School of
Sciences and Mathematics. The department offers baccalaureate degrees in chemistry
and minors in physics and environmental science. We are looking for part-time,
adjunct faculty to teach undergraduate physics.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teach undergraduate courses in physics. The current need is for an
adjunct instructor of General Physics 1 & 2.
Demonstrate effective teaching strategies by planning and
implementing a variety of teaching methods as well as assessment.
Maintain accurate records and documents and submit timely reports.
Records/documents include but are not limited to syllabi, grades, and office
hours.
Know and uphold the policies in the most current faculty handbook.
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate hours in physics required.
Teaching experience is preferred
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
None are required for this position at this time.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The job is sedentary in nature. Must be able to sit or stand for long
periods of time while performing office and computer operations.
Must be able to teach in a classroom setting.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
This position is a part-time/temp adjunct position (no more than
29 hours per week) with teaching load at the Hardin-Simmons University campus.
Must be a resident of the state of Texas.
NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT:
HSU complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws including those
prohibiting discrimination on the basis of age, sex, pregnancy, race, color,
national origin, disability, genetic information and military service. HSU is a
private university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas and
may lawfully consider an applicant’s religion as a selection criterion. HSU is
committed to hiring faculty and staff who share an active Christian faith and
fully support HSU’s mission.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HSU provides
reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities who are
employees or applicants for employment, except when the accommodation would
impose an undue hardship. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be
directed to Human Resources.
BACKGROUND SCREEN:
HSU does not 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. HSU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the university’s financial and physical assets. Therefore, Hardin-Simmons University conducts background checks. Depending on the position, applicants may also be required to consent to a credit check as part of the background check process. As a non-profit institution of higher education committed to Christian faith and values, the University exercises its rights under state and federal law to use religion as a factor in making employment decisions.