Roger Williams University
Title: Adjunct Faculty, Physics

Location: Bristol, RI

Category: Adjunct Faculty

Job Type: Part-time Temporary

Posted On: Wed Jul 30 2025

Job Description:

The Department of Mathematics and Physics seeks applicants interested in teaching introductory physics courses, both lectures and labs. We offer a variety of courses, both algebra and calculus based, that support many majors and cover a wide range of topics. Class sizes are small and rooms are designed to support a wide range of research based pedagogical strategies.

Job Requirements:

Faculty are required to teach introductory physics to a wide variety of students. They should have a strong background in physics or a related field. A Master's or Ph.D. is preferred, but candidates with significant graduate level coursework will be considered. Teaching experience is not required but preferred.

At the University's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be accepted where the candidate can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the University, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Additional Information:

Roger Williams University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse workforce. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other basis protected by applicable state and federal law. For information on our Non-discrimination policy, visit here.

RWU prohibits all forms of discrimination on the basis of sex in its education programs and activities and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) and its implementing regulations not to discriminate in such a manner. Complaints of Title IX sexual harassment should be reported to the Title IX Coordinator at the contact information listed below. Details regarding the formal complaint process can be found here: Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy and Procedures. All complaints of sexual harassment will be taken seriously and responded to promptly. TITLE IX COORDINATOR: Dr. Jen Stanley, 1 Old Ferry Road, Bristol, RI 02809 / Phone Number: (401) 254-3123 /Email Address: jstanley@rwu.edu