Columbia University, Department of Physics

Position ID:
Columbia-Department of Physics-LID [#31598]
Position Title: 
Lecturer in Discipline
Position Type:
Non-regular rank faculty
Position Location:
New York, New York 10027, United States of America
Subject Area: 
Physics / Any
Appl Deadline:
2026/06/30 11:59PMhelp popup (posted 2026/01/28, listed until 2026/06/30)
Position Description:
   

Position Description

The Columbia University Department of Physics invites applications for a faculty position at the rank of Lecturer in Discipline, to begin July 1, 2026. This is a full-time, non-tenure track, renewable position, with multi-year reappointments contingent upon successful performance reviews.

The appointment requires teaching physics at the introductory and advanced undergraduate levels, in either lecture or laboratory courses. The appointment includes oversight of the development and modernization of instructional demonstration materials in support of the department’s curriculum.

There will also be opportunities to contribute to the culture and evolution of the undergraduate program in physics.

Application materials received by February 17, 2026 will receive full consideration. Application screening will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Candidates should have a Physics PhD at the time of the appointment, strong background in both teaching and technical / laboratory work, with experience leading both lecture and laboratory courses. This is a full-time, non-tenure track, renewable position, with multi-year reappointments contingent upon successful performance reviews.

All applications must be made through Columbia University’s Academic Search and Recruiting (ASR) system. Please upload the following required materials: cover letter, Curriculum Vitae, statement of teaching philosophy to include a statement of goals for an undergraduate program in physics, and three letters of recommendation.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

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Contact: Ashley Delphia
Email: email address
Postal Mail:
538 West 120th Street

(Pupin Hall 702)

New York, NY 10027
Web Page: physics.columbia.edu