Lecturer, Physics

Job Details

Lecturer, Physics

Job Category: Faculty
Requisition Number: LECTU001274
Posted: December 19, 2025
Full Time
On-site
Rate: $71,500 USD per year

Monmouth University Main Campus
West Long Branch, NJ

Monmouth University is seeking applications for a Lecturer of Physics in the department of Chemistry and Physics with an anticipated start date of August 31, 2026. This position is for the 2026-2027 academic year and is a one-year initial appointment subject to subsequent multi-year reappointments without limit. Applications received by February 13, 2026, will receive full consideration. The search process will remain open until the position is filled.

This is an in-person, on-campus, non-remote position.

The Department of Chemistry and Physics, which offers an ACS certified degree in chemistry, includes 15 full-time faculty and two and a half support staff and serves approximately 500 undergraduate seeking degrees in chemistry, biology, and medical laboratory science.

Additional Application Material Required

Monmouth University requires all applications and supporting documents to be submitted via the university's career portal. In addition to the application, candidates must upload the following documents.

Required Documents:

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Contact Information for Three (3) Professional References
• Statement/Philosophy of Teaching
• Statement/Philosophy of Scholarship
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Diversity Statement

Optional Documents:

• Up to Three Letters of Recommendation
• Other

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Physics with at least 5 years of university-level teaching experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Physics.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach 12 credits per semester of undergraduate physics lecture and laboratory courses
• Actively mentor and advise students
• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment conducive to student engagement and academic success.
• Develop and administer projects and exams to evaluate student learning outcomes and provide grades in a timely manner.
• Maintain disciplinary currency.
• Serve on School/University committees.
• Other duties as assigned.