University of Missouri-St Louis

Physics Adjunct Instructor

Location
St. Louis, MO
Pay
Not disclosed
Type
Part-time · In-Person
Posted
November 6, 2026

About this position

Job Description The Department of Physics, Astronomy, and Statistics at the University of Missouri-St. Louis is seeking qualified candidates for adjunct instructor positions in Physics. Available courses range from the introductory level to upper-level and graduate courses and will be assigned based on both experience and department needs. Adjunct appointments are term, non-benefit, non-tenure-accruing positions. Appointment periods are for the semester, with the possibility of renewed appointments based on performance. Qualifications Adjunct instructors must have a minimum of a master's degree in physics, or a closely related discipline. A PhD is preferred. Application Materials Applicants must combine all application materials (Letter of interest, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and list of references) into one PDF document and upload as a resume attachment. Limit document name to 50 characters, maximum size is 11 MB. Do not include special characters. Candidates will be required to successfully pass a Criminal Background Check prior to beginning employment. Sponsorship Information Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Benefit Eligibility This position is not eligible for University benefits. Individuals in non benefit eligible positions may choose to participate in the Tax Deferred Annuity Plan (403b). For information about this plan, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement/retirement/core-voluntary-plans Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To request ADA accommodations, please email the Office of Human Resources at umslhr@umsl.edu.

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Physics median
$2,439/ course, n=36

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