Job Description

Job TitleLecturer of Physics

Agency

Texas A&M University - Texarkana

Department

CASE - Science & Mathematics

Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate

Job LocationTexarkana, Texas

Job TypeFaculty

Job Description

The non-tenure track faculty position of Lecturer of Physics is responsible for developing, coordinating, and teaching Physics courses in the College of Arts, Sciences, and Education (CASE). The successful candidate will possess documented abilities in teaching and service and will be expected to foster the growth of Physics courses, including building on existing strengths within the College and through collaboration with other faculty across campus. The successful candidate will also address student needs in Physics and assist the Division Chair and Dean in implementing the short- and long-term goals of the College. The anticipated start date for this position is for the Fall of 2027

Eligibility to work in the U.S. is required at the time of hire. No pre-employment sponsorship is authorized for this position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach assigned courses (15 credit hours per semester or 30 credit hours per academic year)
• Work collaboratively with faculty across disciplines
• Contribute to curriculum and course development
• Serve on department, college, and university committees, as assigned by the Chair or Dean
• Serve on professional committees, as approved by the Dean

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Minimum Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in Physics, or a closely related field with at least 18 semester credit hours in physics at the graduate level by the time of employment
• Ability to teach various courses within the Physics program
• Evidence of excellence in teaching
• Excellent oral/written communication and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in Physics, or closely related field
• Prior experience teaching physics courses (lectures and labs) at an accredited college or university
• Experience developing and delivering physics courses online
• Familiarity with accreditation processes (e.g. SACSCOC, ABET, etc.) and assessment, including data collection, organization, and analysis
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to assist with university and professional service activities, including national and international outreach to, and collaboration with, industry and other academic institutions
• Lecturers are not assessed for their scholarship; opportunities for research and professional development are often available and encouraged.

Other requirements

• Ability to travel and work beyond normal office hours
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

SUPERVISION OF PERSONNEL:

This position does not supervise employees.

OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

To apply: Upload your cover letter, CV/resume, transcripts, and 3 professional reference's contact information with one reference being a supervisor/manager in the questionnaire section of your application.

Please remember once you submit your application you will not be able to “revise” or upload any documents. If you have any questions about uploading or a revision to your application, you may contact HR@tamut.edu.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.