Adjunct Faculty – Physics Department job in Redmond

Position: Adjunct Faculty – Physics Department

Reports to: Physics Department Chair

The Physics Department at DigiPen Institute of Technology invites applicants for potential future positions of Adjunct Faculty – Physics Laboratory Instructor / Physics Instructor. Join our faculty team and help students develop the necessary skills to succeed in their chosen fields.

After completing the application process, you may be invited to participate in the interview process. If accepted, you will be added to our pool of pre-approved adjuncts. The Physics Department hires adjunct faculty from the pool of pre-approved adjuncts each semester on an as-needed basis.

The Physics Department is accepting applications for adjunct instructors for courses in:

Algebra-Based Physics
Calculus-Based Motion Dynamics and/or Motion Dynamics Laboratory
Waves, Optics, and Thermodynamics and/or Waves, Optics, and Thermodynamics Laboratory
Calculus-Based Electricity and Magnetism and/or Electricity and Magnetism Laboratory
Other courses as needed
This is an ongoing posting. For more information about DigiPen’s offerings, visit:

Current Courses | DigiPen

Essential Functions/Duties

Teach courses in accordance with departmental policies and procedures
Prepare and submit (on Moodle) timely grade reports and other reports on student performance
Demonstrate evidence of teaching experience that supports a diverse student body and individuals from a variety of backgrounds and experiences.
Organize class activities, demos, and assignments
Relate assignments and tests to learning outcomes
Manage Student Teaching Assistants, supervising their timecards and reviewing their weekly hours, as required
Provide input, create, and improve course materials
Offer weekly office hours
In-person teaching, with online classes when necessary, in Redmond, WA
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Extensive knowledge of the subject areas in which the individual is responsible for instruction
Knowledge and understanding of principles of curriculum development
Knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of effective communication and of effective instruction
Skills in Word, PowerPoint, Moodle, and MS Teams
Qualifications / Competencies

Master’s Degree or higher in Physics, Engineering, or a related area
Relevant academic experience and/or relevant industry experience
Team player with ability to solve problems independently
Solid grounding in interdisciplinary teaching
Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Comfortable with technology
Ability to accommodate a wide variety of learning styles, special needs, etc.
Salary Range:

$2,484 – $10,433 per term, depending on credit hours, class size, and faculty rank
Not benefits eligible.