Assistant/Associate Professor of Instruction - College of Sciences, Physics and Astronomy

Assistant/Associate Professor of Instruction - College of Sciences, Physics and Astronomy

The Department of Physics & Astronomy at UT San Antonio invites applications for a full-time, fixed-term (non-tenure-track) Assistant or Associate Professor of Instruction position beginning August 2026. This is a teaching position involving undergraduate courses in astronomy and/or physics, with an emphasis on Cosmology and Relativity courses. The successful applicant must have a Ph.D. in astronomy, physics, or a related field.
 
To apply applicants must upload the following in a single PDF document:
• A Cover Letter (up to 2 pages)
• A Current Curriculum Vitae (up to 10 pages)
• A Brief Statement of Teaching Interests and Philosophy (1-2 pages)
 
This is a security-sensitive position. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States at the time of hire.
 
Applications are due April 30, 2026, with online interviews to be scheduled for May 6. Applicants will also arrange for two professional references to be submitted. For full job advert and submission, see https://apptrkr.com/7059264

For further inquiries, please contact faculty search committee co-chairs Dr. Lisa Shepard ([email protected]) or Dr. Chris Packham ([email protected]).

The Department of Physics and Astronomy currently has 32 faculty members with research across materials science, biophysics, observational astronomy, theoretical and laboratory astrophysics, and space physics. The Department enrollment is currently 137 undergraduate majors and 82 graduate students. The Department offers accredited B. A., B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Physics. Additional information about the Department can be found at https://sciences.utsa.edu/physics-astronomy.

The University of Texas at San Antonio is a Carnegie R1 public research university and federally-recognized Hispanic Serving Institution. With more than 42,000 students, it is the largest university in the San Antonio metropolitan region and the 2nd largest within the University of Texas system. UTSA advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service.