Oglethorpe University

Adjunct Instructor Physics

Location
Atlanta, GA
Pay
$1,650 per year
Type
Part-time · In-Person
Posted
August 1, 2026

About this position

Position Type: Adjunct Education Level: Graduate Degree Category: Education Description The Oglethorpe University Physics program is seeking an adjunct instructor to teach introductory algebra- and calculus- based physics labs during the Fall 2026 semester. The lab sections enroll no more than 16 students, so the learning environment is ideal for one-on-one faculty-student interactions. Applicants will be expected to foster an inclusive learning environment by engaging in and promoting diverse teaching, learning, and mentoring communities. Adjunct faculty will receive mentorship and support from faculty within the Physics program. Laboratory courses meet for one three-hour period each week in the afternoon or evening. The semester runs from August 24 to December 4, with final exams in the following week. Final grades for the semester are due on Tuesday, December 15. For more information about the teaching schedule, please reach out to Mariel Meier, Chair of the Division of Natural Sciences (mmeier@oglethorpe.edu). About Oglethorpe University Founded in 1835, Oglethorpe University is a liberal arts college that unites a close-knit campus community with the big city culture and opportunities of Atlanta, Georgia. Today, the university enrolls close to 1,400 students, representing 33 states and 31 countries, and offers students. Atlanta's premier undergraduate learning experience. Students at Oglethorpe benefit from small classes and close connections to our outstanding faculty. Qualifications M.S. or Ph.D. in Physics or related field. Candidates who are ABD (all but dissertation) will also be considered. Compensation: $1650/section/semester Oglethorpe University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive excellence. Oglethorpe prohibits discrimination against all applicants and employees based on race; age; color; religion; national origin or ancestry; sex; sexual orientation; gender; gender identity or gender expression; marital stat

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