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Lecturer - Physics & Astronomy - Spring 2026

Lecturer - Physics & Astronomy - Spring 2026

The University of Tennessee, KnoxvilleKnoxville, TN, United States
21 hours ago
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Lecturer - Physics & Astronomy - Spring 2026

Location : Knoxville, TN

Open Date : Sep 30, 2025

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 positions 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.

About the University of Tennessee The Universitys 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.

Qualifications :

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.

Application Instructions :

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 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).

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement :

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admission without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, and parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law. In accordance with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the University of Tennessee affirmatively states that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or disability in its education programs and activities, and this policy extends to employment by the university.

Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator atEqual Opportunity and Accessibility, 1840 Melrose Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37996-3560, by email toeoa@utk.edu, or by phone at 865-974-2498. Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, and national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), the ADA (disability), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the Office of Investigation and Resolution, 216 Business Incubator Building, E J. Chapman Drive, Knoxville, TN 37996-3560, by email toinvestigations@utk.edu, or by phone at 865-974-0717.

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