Affiliate Faculty, Physics (Labs)
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Regis University
Denver, CO, US
Summary
Provide in-person instruction and facilitate active problem-solving for astronomy and physics laboratory courses. Responsibilities include maintaining accurate grade records, holding weekly office hours, and designing course content in consultation with the department chair.
Job Description
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Job Summary:
The Astronomy, Mathematics, and Physics Department is seeking affiliate faculty to teach in-person astronomy and physics laboratory courses, including:
• AS 251 Principles of Astronomy Lab
• PH 205A General Physics Lab with Trigonometry I
• PH 305A General Physics Lab with Calculus I
Note that affiliate faculty are hired to teach on a per credit hour basis for specific classes, as needed, on a semester-by-semester basis.`
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
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Provide instruction and facilitate active problem-solving in assigned classes consistent with the content and learning objectives of the regular course syllabus and, if appropriate, with Department course coordination policies
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Keep complete and accurate grade records.
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Evaluate student performance.
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Communicate regularly with students and the department chair, including via Regis-provided email.
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Maintain regular office hours to provide students with academic support appropriate for the teaching assignment-- 1 hour per week
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Faculty will participate in designing their own course in consultation with the chair of the department.
Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree in physics, astronomy, or closely related field.
Preferred Qualifications: Teaching experience in physics, astronomy, or a related field.
Special Instructions to Applicants: Please submit a CV, cover letter, and contact information for three references with your application. Your cover letter should speak to your approach to teaching with undergraduates and your interest in a part-time, in-person teaching position.
Work Schedule: Dependent on the course schedule and availability of selected candidates.
This position will remain posted until filled, with a priority application deadline of June 19th, 2026.
This position is benefits-eligible for workers’ compensation and will receive 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to a maximum of 48 hours per year.
Pay Rate:
$2,150 per lab course, per semester
Application Deadline:
Regis University School for Professional Advancement (SPA) offers a values-centered Jesuit education specifically designed for the adult learner.
Our students are working professionals, parents, and spouses seeking their Bachelor's, Master's, or certificate from an accredited University that respects the balance between work, school, and family.
We are proud of our reputation as a national leader in adult education, offering innovative online learning, multiple Colorado campus locations, nationally-recognized curriculum, and dedicated and award-winning faculty. Backed by over 130 years of tradition and academic excellence, Regis University SPA continues to make earning a respected degree accessible and affordable.
OUR JESUIT FOUNDATION AND VISION
Regis University is rooted in a 500-year-old Jesuit academic tradition called to educate the whole person--mind, body, and soul. Today, Regis University educates men and women to take leadership roles and to make a positive impact in a changing society.
OUR HISTORY
With over 130 years of academic rigor, intellectual exchange, and faculty commitment to each student's personal development, Regis University continues to excel as a top university in the West.
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Higher Education
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Denver, CO
Regis University School for Professional Advancement (SPA) offers a values-centered Jesuit education specifically designed for the adult learner.
Our students are working professionals, parents, and spouses seeking their Bachelor's, Master's, or certificate from an accredited University that respects the balance between work, school, and family.
We are proud of our reputation as a national leader in adult education, offering innovative online learning, multiple Colorado campus locations, nationally-recognized curriculum, and dedicated and award-winning faculty. Backed by over 130 years of tradition and academic excellence, Regis University SPA continues to make earning a respected degree accessible and affordable.
OUR JESUIT FOUNDATION AND VISION
Regis University is rooted in a 500-year-old Jesuit academic tradition called to educate the whole person--mind, body, and soul. Today, Regis University educates men and women to take leadership roles and to make a positive impact in a changing society.
OUR HISTORY
With over 130 years of academic rigor, intellectual exchange, and faculty commitment to each student's personal development, Regis University continues to excel as a top university in the West.
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Higher Education
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Denver, CO