Adjunct Faculty - Physics

Saint Louis University

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McDonnell Douglas Hall Until 8/21/2026 First posted April 8, 2026 Last posted April 8, 2026
Job description

Who is Saint Louis University? Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious Catholic universities. SLU, which also has a campus in Madrid, Spain, is recognized for world-class academics, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service.

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is seeking an enthusiastic adjunct faculty member to instruct in our introductory physics course sequences, namely the algebra-based College Physics I and College Physics II taught to pre-medical, neuroscience and other health Science majors; and/or the calculus-based University Physics I and University Physics II  taught to the STEM majors enrolled in degree programs managed by the School of Science and Engineering. The work hours will have some flexibility but will be fixed from semester to semester. The position does require being on the Saint Louis University North campus (in St. Louis, MO) at least 3 days per week. The time commitment is to consist of 3 hours/week of in-classroom instruction, plus 2 hours/week of office hours, plus the time required to prepare lectures, homework and exams, as well as carry out homework and exams grading. 

All classes will be held in-person on the Saint Louis University Campus in St. Louis.

Required Qualifications: MS or Ph.D. in Physics, Engineering or a related field

Function

Faculty - Adjunct

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

10

Saint Louis University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors. If accommodations are needed for completing the application and/or with the interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 314-977-5847.

About this role

Summary

Teach physics courses to STEM and health science students, preparing lectures, grading, and holding office hours.

Job title

Adjunct Faculty - Physics

Experience level

MS or Ph.D. in Physics, Engineering or related field

Industry

education

Location requirements

On-campus in St. Louis, MO, at least 3 days/week

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

MS or Ph.D. in Physics, Engineering or related field

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

physicsalgebra-basedcalculus-basedSTEMhealth science
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

On-site