"Instructor Physics"

Instructor Physics

Requisition Number: F00502P

Job Description:

The Department of Physics & Astronomy at Weber State University invites applications for a one-year full-time position at the level of instructor. Teaching duties will depend on the interests and background of the applicant but will likely include sections of our highest-demand courses in introductory physics and astronomy, as well as accompanying introductory labs.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in physics
• Relevant teaching experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Recent masters or PhD in physics or astronomy
• Strong interest in a career in teaching physics at the undergraduate level

Background Check? Yes

Benefits Summary:

WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays. benefits package.

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Open Date: 12/01/2025

Open Until Filled: Yes

Notes to Applicants:

If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU, we would love to hear from you. The position comes with a generous benefits package.

To apply for this one-year instructor position, please complete the online application and attach a cover letter, current CV, and the names and contact information for three professional references. Application materials should highlight how the required and preferred qualifications are met.

Applications received by February 1, 2026 will receive full consideration. The position will remain open until filled. Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.

Weber State University is a public undergraduate institution in Ogden, UT with an enrollment around 30,000 students. The Department of Physics & Astronomy engages in work with students in a variety of settings including interactive laboratories, weekly research seminars, public outreach, and classrooms of all kinds and sizes, and all levels of the undergraduate physics curriculum. Our faculty are dedicated to undergraduate education and we welcome new teaching perspectives, methods, and ideas.

For more information, see http://weber.edu/physics or email Dr. Michelle Arnold, marnold@weber.edu.

Physical Activity of this position: Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance.

Physical Requirements of this position: Light work. Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Use of arm and/or leg controls exerting forces greater than that for sedentary work.

Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision: Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading.

The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position: None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).