Lecturer; Physics

Position Information

Lecturer (Physics) – University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo, College of Natural and Health Sciences – Department of Physics and Astronomy.

Job Number: 2026‑01091 – Position Number:
Pending – Closing Date:
Continuous.

Location:

Hilo, HI. Type:
Part‑time, temporary (non‑tenure). Salary:
Applicable Minimum for the Academic Year.

Lecturer applicant pool for the 2026–2027 Academic Year. Positions are contingent upon course offerings, sufficient student enrollment, position clearance, and availability of funding. Must be available to teach courses during the day, evening, weekend, and/or via distance learning as needed.

• Conduct lectures and/or laboratory classes for the Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Physics and for general education Physics courses.
• Maintain a minimum of one office hour per week for each course taught.
• Prepare instructional materials, assessments, and grade assignments in accordance with department standards.
• Participate in departmental meetings and contribute to curriculum development as required.

• Master’s degree in Physics or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Evidence of satisfactory teaching ability in a college–level setting.

• Experience teaching Physics courses beyond the teaching‑assistant level.
• Demonstrated high‑quality teaching in a multicultural setting.
• Experience working with Physics laboratory equipment and facilitating hands‑on practice.

The University of Hawaiʻi is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status.