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Adjunct Instructor of Physics Astronomy
Carroll University
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Carroll University seeks to hire Adjunct Instructor of Astronomy
Please indicate the course(s) and section(s) you are interested and available to teach in the application's additional comments field and/or your cover letter.
PHY 105 | Astronomy
Course: The course includes the study of the motions and structures of the earth, the moon, the sun, planets, stars and galaxies, and consideration of cosmological theories.
Section A: 10:40 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. | Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays | On Campus
Term: Fall 2026 (September 3 - December 17)
Qualifications: A graduate degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in Physics or related field. Official transcripts due upon hire.
PHY 105L | Astronomy Laboratory
Course: Lab component for PHY 105. The lab includes telescopic observational astronomy.
Section A: 6:00 p.m. - 8:50 p.m. | Mondays | On Campus
Term: Fall 2026 (September 3 - December 17)
Qualifications: A degree in Physics or related field. Graduate degree preferred (M.S. or Ph.D.). Official transcripts due upon hire.
The College: The College of Arts and Sciences offers undergraduate and graduate programs through seven departments - Communication and Sociology; Computational and Physical Sciences; English, Modern Languages and Philosophy; History, Political Sciences and Religious Studies; Life Sciences; and Visual and Performing Arts.
Carroll University: Founded in 1846, Carroll University is an independent, co-educational comprehensive university grounded in the liberal arts tradition. The Pioneer Core general education curriculum has a strong emphasis on developing intercultural awareness, including cross-cultural immersion experiences. Carroll University is located in suburban Waukesha, 16 miles west of Milwaukee and 60 miles east of Madison. The University serves approximately 3500 students. The University, though intentionally ecumenical and non-sectarian in approach, is related to the Presbyterian Church, USA. Candidates must be willing and able to support and advance the University mission.
Application: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. As part of your application, please submit a cover letter, CV, and unofficial graduate transcripts. Submission of letters of recommendation, or course evaluations, is encouraged. In your cover letter or in the comments, please indicate the course number/section and name to which you are applying.
Carroll University is an Equal-Opportunity Employer
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A true Pioneer, Carroll University is Wisconsin’s first, four-year institution of higher learning. Our private university is grounded in the liberal arts tradition and is a leader in the health sciences. We offer more than 95 areas of study including a variety of graduate programs and a clinical doctorate in physical therapy. From 1846 forward, we’ve prepared our students to live a life of purpose and meaning through learning opportunities and experiences in a diverse and global society.
A Learning Community: We offer choice when it comes to undergraduate majors and graduate programs. Our students pursue their passion while preparing for their careers through the College of Arts and Sciences, College of Health Sciences, School of Business and the School of Education and Human Services. Our faculty are personally invested in their students’ success. They make it a priority to get to know them well, which translates to better support in helping them achieve their individual academic and personal goals. Carroll differentiates itself through its Pioneer Core. This unique general education requirement weaves a cross-cultural emphasis throughout a student’s academic career, exposing them to cultures, ideas and beliefs different from their own.
Carroll has been providing transformative educational experiences since 1846 and is a perennial presence on best college lists prepared by Forbes, U.S. News, Money Magazine and others.
Home to more than 400 full- and part-time employees, Carroll’s vibrant campus blends historic charm with state-of-the-art facilities and is located in a historic neighborhood in Waukesha, Wisconsin, just minutes from metropolitan Milwaukee. Carroll offers a flexible benefit package with a selection of medical plans, dental, vision, life insurance, a retirement program, tuition waiver for employees and their dependents, paid holidays, sick leave, vacation time and competitive salaries. Come Pioneer with us!
Jobs at Carroll University.
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