Adjunct Instructor (Physics)

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Job Title Adjunct Instructor (Physics)

Agency Prairie View A&M University

Department Physics

Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate

Job Location Prairie View, Texas

Job Type Faculty

Job Description Important Immigration information:  

A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025.   Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee.   Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee.  

In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission.   Accordingly , if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa   status   this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate .  

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The salary is determined in accordance with the University’s compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates’ education and experience, within the assigned salary range for this position.  

This part-time, non-tenure track position within the Department of Physics will teach undergraduate courses in Physics in the Fall 2026 semester.

Responsibilities: • Responsible for teaching college level courses in Physics. • Keep records, post grades (mid-term & final), submit attendance. • Post and maintain regular office hours. • Other duties as assigned by department head.

Required Education & Experience: • Master's degree in Physics or related field. • 1-2 years' experience in applied field.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. • Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications: • Ph.D. degree in Physics • 3 plus years’ of experience in teaching college level courses in chemistry

Job Posting Close Date:   

• Until Filled  

Required Attachments:  

Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box.  Any   additional   attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.  

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae  

• Cover Letter  

Application Submission Guidelines:   

All applicants   are required to   apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date   indicated   on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed,   HigherEdJobs , etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via   the PVAMU Career   site.  

The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date   indicated   to ensure full consideration for the application   submitted . Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date   indicated   above at 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.edu should you need   assistance   with the online application process.  

Background Check Requirements:  

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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