Associate Lecturer/Lecturer/Senior Lecturer – Department of Physics and Astronomy (Continuous R
Listed on 2026-08-06
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Education / Teaching
College Lecturer, University Professor, Academic
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Position Title:Associate Lecturer/Lecturer/Senior Lecturer – Department of Physics and Astronomy (Continuous Recruitment)
Job Category:Academic Staff
Employment Type:Terminal (Fixed Term)
Job Profile:Lecturer
Job Duties: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.
KeyJob Responsibilities:
- 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.
& 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.
Required Qualifications:- 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
For questions pertaining to this position, please contact:
Name:
Dr. Mark Holdhusen, Chair, Department of Physics and Astronomy
Email: physastr
Phone:
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Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.
Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you to supply three (3) professional references/one (1) of which being a current or former supervisor. (Preference to supply five (5) professional references/two (2) of which being current or former supervisors.) Your…
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