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Adjunct Instructor - Physics

Aquinas College · Education · $59.6M budget · 832 staff · Since 1892

Why Aquinas College

FY2024 · Form 990Its mission and biggest programs, as filed

Prepares students for purposeful, successful lives through Catholic higher education.

  • Aquinas College serves undergraduate and graduate students. The College strives to provide a liberal arts education with a global perspective, emphasizing career preparation focused on leadership and service to others, rooted in the catholic dominican tradition.$51.5M spent in FY2024

Before you apply

FY2023 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the org
Pays its leaders
$90K–$297K
8 officers reported
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt VII · Sec A
Budget
$61.5M
spent in FY2023
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt I · Ln 18
Staff
832
employees
15 volunteers
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt I · Ln 5–6
Spent on programs
88%
of spending
Looks good: 88% of spending went to programs; 75% or more.
Pt IX · Ln 25 · col B
Surplus or deficit
−7%
of revenue, FY2023
Concern: revenue was below expenses in the latest filing.
Pt I · Ln 19
Cash reserves
17 mo
of spending, in cash and securities
Looks good: 16.9 months of spending in cash; 3 or more.
Pt X · Ln 1–2 · Pt I · Ln 18
Latest return
FY2023
latest Form 990
Fine: the latest return is for FY2023, 3 tax years back; within 3 tax years.
IRS e-file
IRS status
501(c)(3)
tax-exempt since 1946
Looks good: listed by the IRS.
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About the role

The org's own posting, as written

Adjunct Instructor - Physics Aquinas College is seeking a qualified Adjunct Instructor to teach the laboratory components of PHYS-202 (General Physics: Electricity, Magnetism, Light) and PHYS-212 (General Physics with Calculus: Electricity) for the upcoming Spring 2027 semester. This is an on-campus, in-person position. Course descriptions: PHYS-202 General Physics: Electricity, Magnetism, Light An algebra/trigonometry based introduction to electricity, magnetism, harmonic motion, light and nuclear physics. This course is the second half of the two semester general physics sequence. It is recommended for students specializing in science.

The course emphasizes quantitative and conceptual understanding of the topics in introductory physics without the use of calculus. PHYS-212 General Physics with Calculus: Electricity A calculus-based introduction to classical physics and modern physics and the fundamental concepts of electricity, magnetism, light, and nuclear physics. This course is the second half of the two semester general physics sequence. It is recommended for students specializing in science with a background in Calculus. The laboratory sections for PHYS-202 and PHYS-212 are combined and meet Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:30–4:30 p.m.

Responsibilities: ● Teach the laboratory components of PHYS-202 and PHYS-212 ● Prepare, adapt, and maintain laboratory materials and exercises in coordination with the department. ● Maintain timely communication with students and provide support as needed. ● Submit grades per institutional guidelines. Qualifications: ● Master’s degree in Physics or a closely related field; Ph.D. preferred. ● Familiarity with both algebra-based and calculus-based introductory physics is preferred ● Ability to teach effectively in-person. ● Strong communication and organizational skills.

To apply, submit a cover letter describing prior teaching experience, a curriculum vitae/resume, and a list of professional/teaching references. Aquinas College, an inclusive educational community rooted in the Catholic and Dominican traditions, provides a liberal arts education with a global perspective, emphasizes career preparation focused on leadership and service to others, and fosters a commitment to lifelong learning dedicated to the pursuit of truth and the common good. Aquinas College is recognized as the exceptional Catholic liberal arts college that prepares individuals for careers of leadership and service in developing a sustainable and just global community.

Aquinas College is recognized by its values: Faith, Service, Learning and Community. Aquinas College prides itself as a leader in sustainability, and this requires the participation of every member of the college community. In this regard, employees and their supervisors are expected to engage in the process of “appreciative inquiry” to identify ways that each position can advance sustainability in the employment experience. In the performance of their respective tasks and…

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