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 lecturer positions, anticipated to start in August 2026. One position will be a Lecturer and the other will be at the Lecturer or Associate Lecturer level, based on experience. Each position is renewable annually, with the possibility of summer teaching assignments. Lecturers will 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.

Successful applicants should demonstrate potential for excellence in teaching and knowledge in curriculum and course design. Lecturers typically have instructional duties and service assignments in accordance with the department’s equitable workload policy. They are encouraged to pursue independent research, including student research mentoring, and research or curriculum development can reduce teaching assignments. A career path for lecturers with the possibility of promotion based on years of service and performance.

The UCF Department of Physics offers a broad range of courses in physics, astronomy and planetary science, from general‑education physical sciences to advanced graduate‑level topics. The department has approximately 60 faculty members and offers B.S., B.A., M.S. and Ph.D. degrees, including a Master’s‑to‑Ph.D. bridge program.

• 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).

All application materials must be submitted electronically through the UCF Human Resources employment opportunities website. Once the online submission process is finalized, no additional documents can be uploaded. The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts, and as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations.

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.

March 26, 2026

• Benefit packages, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending, and employee assistance program.
• Possible relocation expenses.
• Paid time off, including annual (12‑month faculty) and sick time off and paid holidays.
• Retirement savings options.
• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions.
• Education assistance.
• Flexible work environment.
• And more…

Varies

Regular

Negotiable

Prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research‑related positions, UCF is required to conduct additional screening for applicants who are citizens of certain foreign countries or who have had at least one year of education, employment, or training in specified countries. This requirement applies to research‑related positions, including faculty, graduate, post‑doctoral, undergraduate, and visiting assistant professor roles.

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