Lecturer of Physics
Sam Houston State University
Requisition: 202400136F
Hiring Salary/Recruiting Range:
Commensurate with education and experience.
Department: Dept of Physics
Nature & Purpose of Position/Usual Duties:
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.
Other Specifications/Instructions for the Position:
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.
Educational Requirements for the Position (Faculty Positions Only):
This position minimally requires a Master’s degree in Physics (PhD preferred) or a very closely related field.
Experience Required for the Position (Faculty Positions Only):
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.
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