Stanford University, Varian Physics
(posted 2025/12/12)Position Description
The Stanford Physics Department invites applications for a Lecturer position to begin in Summer or Autumn quarter 2026. This position is a full-time, twelve-month, benefits-eligible, teaching position. The initial appointment is for a term of 2 years with possible reappointment after that. A Ph.D. or equivalent is required.
The primary role of the Lecturer is to teach introductory physics courses, possibly in partnership with another instructor. Duties will include working closely with members of the department and the Center for Teaching and Learning in optimizing the pedagogy, curriculum, and sequencing of the introductory physics courses and laboratories. The Lecturer should be knowledgeable in curriculum and course design, including effective pedagogy and equitable assessment, as well as in evaluating the success of new offerings, and able to work collaboratively with faculty in any course restructuring. In addition to instruction, the Lecturer will be responsible for helping to manage the introductory physics courses, including mentoring and managing the introductory physics teaching assistants, supporting faculty new to teaching these courses, helping with other aspects of the physics education program, and participating in Department committees, as appropriate. The Lecturer will contribute to continuous improvement of these courses and monitoring the outcomes.
Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and statement of teaching philosophy and experience (three pages maximum) and arrange for the submission of three letters of recommendation addressing their teaching and administrative experience and abilities. In the statement, please discuss your teaching practices and experience and how they prepare you to take on the responsibilities described above, including how you promote an inclusive and equitable learning environment, and how you would measure the success of your teaching efforts.
All materials must be submitted electronically to Academic Jobs Online.
For full consideration, applications should be completed by February 15, 2026, though we will continue to accept applications after this date. Email inquiries and questions may be directed to facultyaffairs_physics@stanford.edu
The expected base pay range for this position is $95,000 to $115,000.
Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs. Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford welcomes applications from all who would bring additional dimensions to the University's research, teaching, and clinical missions.
Application Materials Required:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Teaching statement
- Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site )
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