Lecturer or Associate Lecturer, Physics

The Opportunity

The Department of Physics at the University of Central Florida (UCF) invites applications for two full-time, nine-month, benefits-eligible, non-tenure earning lecturer positions, anticipated to start in August 2026.

We seek candidates to teach large-enrollment sections of introductory physics courses, introductory physical science and astronomy courses for a variety of majors, as well as upper-division undergraduate courses in physics and astronomy. The successful applicant is expected to demonstrate potential for excellence in teaching and knowledge in curriculum and course design. Lecturers will have instructional duties and service assignments in accordance with the department's current equitable workload policy, and are encouraged to pursue independent research, including student research mentoring.

Research, curriculum development, and other activities can reduce teaching assignments. There is a career path for lecturers with the possibility of promotion based on years of service and performance.

• A Ph.D. in physics, astronomy, or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution at the time of application, and previous teaching experience at the college or university level.
• For the associate lecturer position, candidates must also have demonstrated depth and breadth of teaching physics and/or astronomy courses, and at least five years of full-time teaching experience in a higher education institution.

• Experience with large enrollment (100–300) courses.
• Experience with or demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate physics and/or astronomy courses.
• Experience with online and blended instructional methods, digital teaching and learning tools.
• Experience with undergraduate laboratory instruction.
• Involvement with pedagogy-based and active learning techniques.
• Experience mentoring students.

• Curriculum vitae.
• Cover letter of interest.
• Statement of teaching philosophy, training, and experience (2 pages).

UCF requires all applications and supporting documents be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website, https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be simultaneously uploaded. Once the online submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents later. The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials.

Sponsorship for employment-based visas will only be considered under exceptional circumstances and is not guaranteed. Preference will be given to candidates who are currently authorized to work for any employer in the United States.

For general application or posting questions, please email talent.

March 26, 2026

Questions regarding this search should be directed to Viatcheslav Kokoouline at slavako.

Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research-related positions, UCF is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela.

The additional screening requirements only apply to research-related positions, including, but not limited to faculty, graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds, post-doctoral positions, undergraduate positions, visiting assistant professors, and visiting research associates.

• Work Schedule:
  
  Varies
• Type of Appointment:
  Regular
• Expected Salary:
  Negotiable

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