Physics and Astronomy Adjunct Lecturer

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Department Physics & Astronomy Budget Title Adjunct Lecturer Local Title Physics and Astronomy Adjunct Lecturer Proposed Posting Date Classification N/A Duties

The Department of Physics and Astronomy houses a 14-inch Celestron Schmidt reflecting telescope at the Smolen Observatory and the John R. Kirk Planetarium, which are unique components of the astronomy program. Introductory and advanced laboratory courses use up-to-date computer interfaces and research-quality optics and photonics equipment. Faculty research includes computational solid-state physics, optical tweezers, biophysics, and quantum computing education.

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at SUNY New Paltz seeks part-time day or evening Adjunct Lecturers to teach introductory courses in physics, introductory labs in physics, and introductory and upper-level courses in astronomy. Successful candidates will be teaching one or more courses in the fall and/or spring semesters.

Courses may include:

PHY221 Fundamental Physics I

PHY211 Physics I Lab

PHY205 Exploring the Solar System

PHY206 Exploring the Universe

PHY341 Observational Astronomy

PHY344 Life in the Universe

Course descriptions can be found on our course catalog:

https://catalog.newpaltz.edu/graduate/course-descriptions/spe/

Qualifications

Required:

• B.S. or B.A. in physics or astronomy.

Preferred:

• M.A. or M.S. in physics, astronomy, or engineering
• Experience teaching at the college level

Special Instructions to Applicants

Electronic submissions required. Candidates will be required to submit a resume/CV, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references. Individuals with disabilities who need assistance with the application process should call (845) 257-3168. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Other important information about this vacancy

This position offers full New York State benefits which are among the most comprehensive in the country; see them here: https://www.suny.edu/benefits/benefit-summaries/. The State University of New York at New Paltz is a highly selective, public University that is recognized regionally for the strength of its academic programs. It is located in the beautiful Hudson River Valley with easy access to New York City and other nearby recreational and cultural amenities.

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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • What is the highest level of education attained?

• GED

• High School Diploma

• Associates Degree

• Bachelors Degree

• Masters Degree

• PhD

• • Do you have a B.S. or B.A. in physics or astronomy?

• Yes

• No

• • How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?

• 0-1

• 1-3

• 3-5

• 5-7

• 7+

• • Are you a current employee of SUNY New Paltz?

• Yes

• No

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Contact information for three professional references

Optional Documents