Assistant/Associate Professor of Instruction - College of Sciences, Physics and Astronomy

Job Description

Assistant/Associate Professor of Instruction

The Department of Physics & Astronomy at UT San Antonio invites applications for a full-time, fixed-term (non-tenure-track) Assistant or Associate Professor of Instruction position beginning August 2026.

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university... [university description with links].

College of Sciences
The College of Sciences (COS) at UT San Antonio... [college description].

Department of Physics and Astronomy
The Department of Physics and Astronomy currently has 32 faculty members... Additional information about the Department can be found at https://sciences.utsa.edu/physics-astronomy.

Salary Range: Salary is commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications

Job Type: Full Time

Position Summary
This is a teaching position involving undergraduate courses in astronomy and/or physics, with an emphasis on Cosmology and Relativity courses.

Qualifications

• The successful applicant must have a Ph.D. in astronomy, physics, or a related field.
• This position requires the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure.

Application Process
To apply, applicants must upload the following:

• A Cover Letter (up to 2 pages)
• A Current Curriculum Vitae (up to 10 pages)
• A Brief Statement of Teaching Interests and Philosophy (1-2 pages)
• Names and complete contact information for three professional reference letters.

For further inquiries, please contact faculty search committee co-chairs Dr. Lisa Shepard (lisa.shepard@utsa.edu) or Dr. Chris Packham (chris.packham@utsa.edu).

Posting Close Date: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on April 30, 2026...

This position will work primarily on campus. Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.