Part-time Instructor Applicant Pool - Physics and Astronomy

Northern Kentucky University

20 Campbell Drive (Show on map)

Oct 13, 2025

Posting Details

Position Information

Working Title	Part-time Instructor Applicant Pool - Physics and Astronomy
Department	Physics, Geology, & Engineering Technology
Full Time or Part Time?	Part - Time
Position Number
Purpose of Position	The Department of Physics, Geology, and Engineering Technology seeks to create a database of potential part-time instructors who are qualified to teach courses in physics or astronomy. Note that there is not a specific position associated with this posting. Applications will be used to create a database of potential instructors.
Primary Responsibilities	Teaching responsibilities include * For labs: (1) creating a syllabus and schedule of labs in consultation with the course coordinator and lecture instructor, (2) setting up lab equipment before and taking it down after each class, (3) supervising and guiding students during class, (4) grading work turned in by students, and (5) entering grades in the Canvas learning management system. * For lectures: (1) creating a syllabus and schedule that matches the course description and satisfies learning objectives in consultation with the course coordinator, if applicable, and program director, (2) working with lab instructors to set schedule of lab exercises, grading expectations, etc., if applicable, (3) holding classes as scheduled, (4) assigning and grading homework, (5) writing and grading exams, (6) using the Canvas learning management system, and (7) reporting attendance and submitting mid-term and final grades on time. * For both: being available one hour per week outside of the scheduled course meeting time to answer student questions.
Qualifications	Candidates must meet the following minimum educational qualifications: (1) Masters degree (2) At least 18 credit-hours coursework in physics or astronomy, or equivalent in work experience Any candidate offered this position will be required to go through a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law.
Minimum Education	Master's Degree
Preferred Education	Master's Degree

Posting Detail Information

Requisition Number	2021F584
Job Open Date	11/30/2021
Job Close Date
Quick Link	https://jobs.nku.edu/postings/11177