F0152 Department of Physics Instructor/Lecturer Position One-Year Term
The Department of Physics at Norfolk State University invites applications for a one-year term faculty position at the rank of Instructor or Lecturer. The department offers a Bachelor of Science in Physics, a Master's degree in Materials Science, and a Doctorate in Materials Science and Engineering. We seek candidates with demonstrated effectiveness in teaching, particularly in Introductory Physics with Calculus (lecture and laboratory) and Physical Science (lecture and laboratory).
We are especially interested in applicants with experience supporting students from diverse backgrounds and a commitment to expanding access to higher education for all. Successful candidates will exhibit a strong dedication to teaching excellence and will actively promote the physics program through meaningful engagement with students, collaboration with other NSU departments, and outreach to the broader community. This position opened on April 30, 2026 and there is a five consecutive workdays minimum posting requirement.
The appointment is expected to begin in August 2026 and will remain open until filled. Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement describing their philosophy and experience working with students from underrepresented populations, and three letters of reference.
Norfolk State University is a comprehensive urban public, doctoral granting institution committed to transforming students' lives through exemplary teaching, research and service. The University is a top ranked Historically black College and University (HBCU) with nationally recognized STEM programs and enrolls 6,000 students in over thirty undergraduate and nineteen on-line & in-person graduate programs. Norfolk State University garners over $20M in annual grant acquisitions, has as an NCAA Division I athletic program with fifteen sports, boasts eleven MEAC conference championships in last three years, and a coveted marching band invitation for participation in the 2023 Rose Parade.
Norfolk is one of seven cities that make up the Hampton Roads Region. With a population of about two million, Hampton Roads is the 33rd largest Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) in the nation, the 8th largest metro area in the Southeast, and the 2nd largest between Atlanta and Washington, DC. It is home to the world's largest naval base, the Port of Virginia, one of the world's leading maritime gateways, and NATO's only North American headquarters (NATO Supreme Allied Commander Transformation).
By virtue of its strategic location, it is a cosmopolitan area with many minority groups from every corner of the world. Norfolk has big-city amenities and attractions of arts and culture, as well as cuisines of the Eastern Seaboard. In addition, the region boasts accessible parks, river fronts, beaches, and numerous festivals, all favorable for weekend getaways.
Norfolk State University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for all students regardless of background. Candidates must include a statement that reflects their philosophy and experience working with initiatives or with students and communities from underrepresented populations.
NSU is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, race, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. NSU encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Earned B.S. in Physics or a closely related field
- Earned M.S. in Physics or a closely related field
- Experience teaching and working with students from diverse backgrounds
Additional Considerations:
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