Annual compensation is $60,000 with full benefits. During the academic year, the Visiting Lecturer will be expected to live in the Dallas area and hold no other professional or academic obligations. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and aim to create an environment where all members of our community can thrive, irrespective of their race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or any other personal characteristic. Women, underrepresented minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

SMU is a nationally ranked, private, non-sectarian research institution located in one of the nation's fastest-growing metropolitan areas. Researchers are part of an inclusive and intellectually vibrant community of internationally recognized scholars across the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, engineering, and business. The City of Dallas is one of the nation's most cosmopolitan commercial and cultural centers, and the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex is the fourth largest in the US. Dallas' quality of life is exceptional, with a relatively low cost of living and various housing options. A full range of professional sports teams, music venues, performing arts, a lively and innovative restaurant scene, and more make Dallas an extremely livable city. Explore SMU at http://www.smu.edu.

 

 

A completed PhD or MS degree in Physics or a related discipline is required. Experience in teaching undergraduate general physics laboratory courses, or experience as a general physics laboratory teaching assistant (TA), is preferred. Experience in the operation of typical physics introductory laboratory equipment and instrumentation is preferred.

 

 

Applications received by May 20, 2025 will receive full consideration, but applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. Applications should include the following documents:

 

1. Cover letter

2. Curriculum vitae (CV)

3. Statement of teaching philosophy (approximately one page)

4. Two letters of recommendation to be uploaded by the letter writer into the Interfolio system.

5. Any supporting material such as evidence of successful teaching and/or pedagogical skills.

 

Applications should be submitted through Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/166462. The search committee will notify applicants of the employment decision after the position is filled. Questions about the position can be addressed to Professor Simon Dalley (sdalley@smu.edu).

The SMU Department of Physics is accredited by the American Physical Society (APS) and we award BA, BS, MS, and PhD degrees in Physics. Visit the SMU Department of Physics at: www.physics.smu.edu/

 

Hiring is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check.