Assistant Teaching Professor

An Assistant Teaching Professor of Physics faculty position is available starting August 2026. The successful application will be teaching primarily introductory courses for non-majors, though other courses may be needed as determined by the department chair and will participate in departmental service-related activities.

Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Duties and Responsibilities

The successful applicant will be expected to teach full-time (12 credit hours) lecture and laboratory courses primarily in the areas of introductory physics and astronomy.

The successful applicant will contribute intellectual and professional service to the department at a level associated with contract-faculty-positions.

Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. in physics, astronomy, physics education, or related discipline from an accredited institution by date of appointment.
Teaching experience at the college level, which may include typical graduate assistantship assignments.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience teaching introductory physics and/or astronomy courses for majors, non-majors, and/or pre-service elementary education majors.
Effective communication skills in classroom and laboratory settings.