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Form of workAdjunct instructor needed to teach Physics 121 and 122: General Physics. These courses are a two-semester sequence of physics courses targeted towards science majors. The fall semester course (121) covers the classical physics including mechanics, wave motion, heat, and thermodynamics. The spring semester course (122) includes an introduction to magnetism, electromagnetic waves, light and optics, and modern physics. These are non-calculus based physics courses that are introductory in nature and targeted towards students majoring in chemistry or biology. Another significant population of students are those in pre-professional training for programs in physical therapy, medicine, and other health related fiends. Each course will likely have between 15 and 20 students.
These are four credit, lab-based classes. The lecture sections of each class include two 75-minute meetings per week. The lab section is schedule for two hours and forty minutes. Class meetings are Monday and Thursday late afternoon with a Thursday evening lab section. The lab is equipped with common demonstration materials and equipment.
Requirements:
Degree required: MS in Physics or Engineering
Degree preferred: PhD in Physics
Desirable start date is: August 15, 2024
For further information about the position contact:
Name: Clay Carlson
Title: Professor of Biology and Chair of the Natural Sciences
Trinity Christian College
Email: clayton.carlson@trnty.edu
Trinity seeks candidates for adjunct faculty positions who are professing Christians and committed to excellence in teaching. They should support the goals of a strong liberal arts education in the tradition of Reformed Christian higher education and be competent to demonstrate to students a mature articulation of faith and learning.
Only electronic application documents will be accepted.
Applicants should be prepared to upload the following during the application process:
- Vita
- A faith statement briefly describing your beliefs, the church you are involved with, and your Christian practices
- Transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable at the point of application)
For your review, Trinity Christian College’s Mission and Diversity Statements can be found on our website at: https://www.trnty.edu/about-us/who-we-are/
Trinity Christian College is a liberal arts college located in Palos Heights, Illinois, a suburb twenty miles southwest of Chicago. Since its founding in 1959, Trinity has provided its students with an excellent Christian higher education in the Reformed tradition. The College enrollment is about 1,000. We offer majors in the arts, humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences, as well as professional programs in business, nursing, education, social work, computing and data analytics, criminal justice, and exercise science. Trinity also offers adult degree completion programs in business, education, psychology, and social work, and master’s programs in counseling and education. Trinity Christian College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Trinity is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.
