Position Title:Lecturer of Physics
Requisition:F
Rank:Lecturer
FLSA status:Exempt
Hiring Salary:Commensurate with education and experience.
Position Type:Full-Time Non-Tenure Track
College:College of Science & Engineering Technology
Department:Dept of Physics
Open Date:02/06/2025
Quicklink:Contact Name:Prof. Joel Walker
Title:Chair & Professor
Sam Houston State University
1908 Avenue J (Box 2267)
204 Farrington Building
Huntsville, Texas
Contact Phone:Contact Email:Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job:The Department of Physics & Astronomy at Sam Houston State University invites applications for the role of Lecturer of Physics. This is a full-time salaried position with benefits package. The initial contract will be for the Fall term of 2025. This position is eligible for renewal thereafter, on an annual (9 months) basis.
The primary duty for this position is instruction of introductory physics courses, including college physics for science majors and conceptual physics. The teaching load is (4/4), i.e. four courses for each of the fall and spring terms. Some portion of assigned courses could be online, and management of an associated 1-credit-hour lab is additionally required in each such cases.
Cooperation with the faculty and other lecturers regarding coordination and improvement of the curriculum is expected.
This position will be based at the main SHSU campus in Huntsville, Texas.
Educational Requirements for the Position:This position minimally requires a Master's degree in Physics (PhD preferred) or a very closely related field.
Experience Required for the Position:Candidates are expected to demonstrate subject mastery, effective communication (including the simple and intuitive exposition of conceptually or quantitatively challenging material), and a commitment to successful student learning outcomes.
Teaching experience is greatly valued in the selection process, as is experience in active learning techniques and the capacity to teach in various modalities, including face-to-face, online, and hybrid. Experience or scholarly work in the field of physics education is likewise valued, but not required.
Special Instructions Summary:Requests for information and letters of recommendation (to be sent directly by the author from a business email address) may be directed to Joel Walker.
Please note: References provided in the References section of the application will receive an automated email reference request at the time the application is submitted.
Open Until Filled:Yes
EEO Statement:Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code 51.215.
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