University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Department of Physics & Astronomy

Position ID:

UTK-Department of Physics & Astronomy-LECTURER [#30728]

Position Title:

Lecturer

Position Type:

Non tenure-track faculty

Position Location:

Knoxville, Tennessee 37996, United States of America

Subject Area:

Physics / Physics

Appl Deadline:

2025/12/01 11:59PM help popup

(posted 2025/10/01, listed until 2025/12/01)

Position Description:

LECTURER

THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE, KNOXVILLE

Department of Physics and Astronomy

The Department of Physics and Astronomy of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, invites applications for a full-time, one-year, non-tenure-track lecturer position starting January 1, 2026. The position’s responsibility will be teaching introductory or intermediate-level physics courses for non-majors and physics majors. This non-tenure-track position comes with full benefits.

Qualified applicants will hold a Master's or Ph.D. (preferred) degree in Physics or closely related field awarded no later than January 1, 2026. The successful candidate will have experience teaching introductory or intermediate level physics courses. The candidate should be able to work collaboratively with other faculty members in the department and with Graduate Teaching Assistants who serve as laboratory instructors. The ideal candidate will have experience with online teaching platforms such as Blackboard or Canvas. The candidate should also have excellent communication skills and be able to engage students in vibrant discussions.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, and a teaching statement, including evidence of effective teaching (if available), and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be submitted separately. All application materials should be uploaded via https://apply.interfolio.com/175058 . Only electronic applications will be considered. Acceptable file formats are .pdf or .doc. This appointment is expected to begin January 1, 2026. Review of applications will begin October 13, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.

Email inquiries and questions may be directed to the chair of the search Committee, Prof. Marianne Breinig (mbreinig@utk.edu).

About the University of Tennessee The University’s campus is located in one of the most beautiful areas of the country, with easy access to miles of inland waterways, pristine state and national parks, diverse cultural opportunities, and a blend of convenient urban and rural living settings. Downtown Knoxville, adjacent to campus, is a thriving neighborhood filled with restaurants, shops, and indoor and outdoor entertainment venues, and is home to the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, the Knoxville Opera Company, annual international festivals, such as the Big Ears Music Festival, and seasonal and weekly events such as Jazz on the Square, Shakespeare on the Square, and the Farmers Market.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to and will not be discriminated against on the basis of, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.

Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), ADA (disability), ADEA (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the (EEO). Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the EEO office.

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Contact: Showni Medlin-Crump, 865-974-2633

Email: email address

Postal Mail:

: 401 Nielsen Physics Building
1408 Circle Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996-1200

Web Page: www.phys.utk.edu