Associate Lecturer​/Lecturer​/Senior Lecturer – Department of Physics and Astronomy (Continuous Recruitment

Associate Lecturer/Lecturer/Senior Lecturer – Department of Physics and Astronomy (Continuous Recruitment)

While there may not be an immediate need for a lecturer in this area, UW-Stevens Point (UWSP) accepts applications regardless, in order to create a pool for when there may be a need. Upon successful submission of your application, you will be considered for future part-time associate lecturer/lecturer/senior lecturer opportunities, and your application will be on file as a potential candidate who could possibly fill a position if or when the need arises.

An associate lecturer/lecturer/senior lecturer is hired on a per-course basis each semester, and teaching one semester does not guarantee being assigned the following semester. The teaching hours for an associate lecturer/lecturer/senior lecturer will vary with a teaching load ranging between 1-12 credits per semester. While the announcement lists this position as on-site, partially remote and remote opportunities may be available.

• Develops instructional design and curriculum relevant to a course of instruction
• Serves as an initial point of contact for students as it relates to specific course or series content and expectations
• Facilitates classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction for one or more courses, including assessment of student performance

The Department of Physics and Astronomy offers majors in Physics, Physics:
Applied Electronics Option, and Physics:
Applied Mechanics Option. Additionally, we offer a 3+2 Dual Degree program in Physics and Engineering through collaboration with UW-Milwaukee. The department includes 9 faculty members across 3 campuses. It is committed to diversity in its curriculum and prepares students for a diverse and inclusive world. Housed in the School of Mathematics, Computing, Physics & Astronomy, the department also offers many courses in astronomy, engineering, and physics for the general education program and for other majors across our locations in Stevens Point, Wausau, and Marshfield.

Compensation & Benefits:

The Associate Lecturer/Lecturer/Senior Lecturer is a part-time, salaried, exempt, academic year (9-month), instructional academic staff position.

Eligible Universities of Wisconsin employees receive an excellent benefits package. To learn more about the benefits package, review the Universities of Wisconsin Employee Benefits Quick Guide for Short-Term Academic Staff.

• Master's degree in a field related to physics, astronomy, engineering, or education, plus or including a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in physics and astronomy

• Relevant work or teaching experience

• Must be able to demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Master's degree in physics or astronomy

• Experience teaching diverse groups and/or college-level teaching experience

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION:
Files must be complete to be considered. Submission in PDF format is preferred for all attachments (noted below). After applying, the position contact or hiring authority will only be in touch if there is a Lecturer position that needs to be filled.

This posting will close on June 30, 2027 (with a new, active posting in July). If you are not contacted by this time and you are still interested in employment with UWSP, please reapply.

Please include the following documents when applying:

• Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae

• Unofficial Transcripts or Official Transcripts

(Official Transcripts will be required of finalists but unofficial transcripts are acceptable in the application.)

After you submit your application, you will be unable to edit it. Please be sure to include all required materials before submitting your application.

Contact Information:

For questions pertaining to this position, please contact:

Name:
Dr. Mark Holdhusen, Chair, Department of Physics and Astronomy

Email: physastr

Phone:

If you have any questions regarding the application process, need special arrangements, or if you submitted your application with missing materials, please call or email:

UWSP Human Resources

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