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Full-Time Lecturer in Physics and Astronomy (Introductory Physics)
Job Summary
Category
Visiting and Non-tenure Faculty Positions
Institution
Tufts University
Department
Physics and Astronomy
Number of Positions Available
1
Work Arrangement
In-Person
In-Person Location(s)
Medford, MA
United States
Job Description
The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Tufts University is seeking a full-time lecturer starting Fall 2025. The principal responsibilities are teaching (1) 100-150 student sections of Introductory Physics, both calculus- and non-calculus-based, which includes mentoring and supervising graduate and undergraduate teaching and learning assistants, and (2) graduate and undergraduate courses on pedagogy. Additional responsibilities include advising and service. There may be opportunities to teach higher-level physics courses.
The lecturer will have opportunities to collaborate in physics education research, to strengthen their teaching expertise through interactions with our faculty, and to benefit from our strong tradition of excellence, innovation and equity in physics education.
Candidates for this position should hold a Ph.D. degree in Physics, Physics Education, or a closely related field, and have familiarity and experience with the principles and practices of teaching and learning based on active student engagement and educational equity.
All offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a background check.
Tufts University, founded in 1852, prioritizes quality teaching, highly competitive basic and applied research, and a commitment to active citizenship locally, regionally, and globally. Tufts University has also committed to becoming an anti-racist institution and prides itself on the continuous improvement of diversity, equity and inclusion work. Current and prospective employees of the university are expected to have and continuously develop skill in, and disposition for, positively engaging with a diverse population of faculty, staff, and students.
Tufts University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Members of underrepresented groups are welcome and strongly encouraged to apply. See the University’s Non-Discrimination statement and policy here https://oeo.tufts.edu/policies-procedures/non-discrimination/. If you are an applicant with a disability who is unable to use our online tools to search and apply for jobs, please contact us by calling the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO) at 617-627-3298 or at [email protected]. Applicants can learn more about requesting reasonable accommodations at https://oeo.tufts.edu/
Compensation and Benefits
Compensation Type
Salary
Currency
467
Compensation Range
$64,000USD to $68,000USD
Included Benefits
Tufts university offers benefits to all full-time faculty, listed at https://access.tufts.edu/faculty-and-staff-benefits
Compensation Notes
Full time lecturer compensation is governed by a faculty union.
Application Details
Application Instructions
All applications are submitted via Interfolio, at apply.interfolio.com/155319. Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, a statement of teaching experience and philosophy, a statement on diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice, and three letters of recommendation focusing on the applicant’s teaching experience and skills. Please arrange for the letters of recommendation to be directly uploaded through the Interfolio portal. Review of applications will start on December 1, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. Please contact the department manager, Elizabeth Hammond, (email: [email protected]) with any questions.
Link to Online Application
Publication Start Date
2024 Oct 01
Application Deadline
2024 Dec 01