25-134 Temporary Faculty Instructor of Physics and Engineering

Join a vibrant equity-minded campus community of educators whose excellence is reflected in its diversity and student success. The Department of Physics and Engineering invites applications for a Temporary Faculty Instructor position. The position will begin in Fall 2025.

West Chester University, a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, is a public, comprehensive institution committed to offering high-quality undergraduate education, selected post-baccalaureate and graduate programs, and a variety of educational and cultural resources for its students, alumni, and citizens of southeastern Pennsylvania. The University offers more than 100 graduate and undergraduate programs in the sciences and mathematics, business and public management, arts and humanities, health sciences, education and social work, music, and interdisciplinary studies. We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good.

The Temporary Faculty Instructor will teach a variety of courses in the physics curriculum. The incumbent will provide in-person, face-to-face, on-campus teaching and instructional learning.   Classes may be held during the daytime and/or evening hours. Potential courses may include:

• Algebra-based physics lab
• Calculus-based physics lab
• Algebra-based physics lecture
• Survey courses in physics for general education students

The ideal candidate will use innovative teaching skills and demonstrate attention to the learning and teaching needs of the department’s students.

 The incumbent will collaborate with other department faculty and staff to ensure student success.

The initial appointment will be for one semester with the possibility of renewal for future semesters based on department needs. 

A typical semester workload may involve teaching 2 to 6 credits per semester. The workload is dependent on department needs.

Applications will be kept on file for possible future opportunities. 

Responsibilities include: 

• Teach courses in the Physics curriculum. Additional courses within area of specialization may be assigned based on department needs.
• Provide students with support during office hours.
• Participate in Department and College meetings and events.

B.S. in Physics or related field

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Physics or related field; and/or
• Teaching experience; and/or 
• Professional experience as a scientist or engineer

Salary per three-credit course is $6,941.43

Apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/wcupa. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Due to the temporary nature of this appointment, employment visa sponsorship is not available.

Applicants must successfully complete the application and interview process to be considered a finalist.

Required Documents for Consideration

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum vitae
• List of three references (include name, title, email address, and telephone number). Letters of Recommendation will be automatically requested from these references

All offers of employment are subject to and contingent upon satisfactory completion of all preemployment criminal background checks. 

Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty and staff advances West Chester University’s educational mission.  West Chester University is an Affirmative Action – Equal Opportunity Employer.