"Assistant Professor of Instruction"

Job Details

Assistant Professor of Instruction

Full-Time/40 hours

Salary
Commensurate with Experience

Hiring Department
College of Arts and Sciences- Chemistry and Biochemistry

Location
UT Tyler Campus; Tyler, Texas

Required Application Materials
A single PDF or Word document containing a CV, letter of interest, graduate and undergraduate transcripts, a statement of teaching philosophy and a list of three (3) professional references is required to apply.

Important Instructions:
When prompted to upload your "resume", upload your combined documents as one file.

• Please do not upload documents to "Cover Letter" or "References".

If the required application materials were not uploaded at the "resume" prompt, please withdraw your application, and re-apply to upload your combined documents as one file.

Job Summary
The Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at The University of Texas at Tyler invites applications for a non-tenure-track Assistant Professor of Instruction or Lecturer of Physics beginning Fall 2026.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence at the undergraduate level
• Maintain regular on-campus presence
• Attend departmental meetings

Required Qualifications

• An M.S. or Ph.D. in Physics or closely related field is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Applicants with a background in condensed matter physics are encouraged to apply.

Other Information

About The University of Texas at Tyler
The University of Texas at Tyler is part of the prestigious University of Texas System that includes 14 institutions located throughout the state. Founded in 1971, UT Tyler today enrolls over 10,000 students and consists of eight colleges.

Designated an R2 research institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, UT Tyler supports our surrounding region through innovation intended to uplift communities, spearhead sustainability initiatives, preserve ecosystems and support entrepreneurship. UT Tyler has the highest Carnegie classification in East Texas.

Our beautiful Tyler campus features more than 200 acres nestled along a lake and surrounded by thick pine and oak forests, providing a picturesque location for study and recreation. We also offer instructional sites at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler and in Palestine, Longview, and Houston.

With more than 80 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered, UT Tyler provides a wealth of learning opportunities and dynamic programs.

For more information, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/about/.

Additional Information
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code Section 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

For more information regarding benefits offered by UT Tyler, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/offices/human-resources/employees/benefits.

EEO Statement
The University of Texas at Tyler is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.