FT Physics Lecturer, University of Utah

 https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/206845

The University of Utah, an AA/EO employer, encourages applications from all qualified individuals, and provides reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of applicants and employees. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students, staff, faculty and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education, employment opportunities, and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented groups.

Position Information

Proposed Faculty Rank Assistant Professor (Lecturer)

Department 00127 - Physics and Astronomy

City Salt Lake City, UT

Track Non Tenure Track

New Position to Begin January 1, 2027

Details

The Department of Physics & Astronomy at the University of Utah invites applications for a career-line (non tenure-track) faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor (Lecturer). We seek a long-term colleague who will join our talented group of faculty. The position requires a graduate degree in physics or a related area.

The candidate should demonstrate a strong commitment to physics instruction that serves all students, the use of evidence-based instructional practices, and excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills. The position consists of standard teaching responsibilities equivalent to several departmental courses per year. The majority of these responsibilities will support the department’s core instructional mission through introductory and core physics courses, with opportunities potentially available to teach and/or develop other courses, such as primarily online, lab-based, or upper level courses. In addition, most career-line faculty actively participate in committees that promote student success, improved faculty teaching techniques, curriculum reform, and TA mentoring and coordination.

In this position, the successful candidate can take advantage of positive trends and opportunities to meet their professional goals. The University of Utah has experienced steady enrollment growth in recent years, drawing students from a broader geographic area. The Department of Physics & Astronomy has recently moved into a new, state-of-the-art building with modern teaching and research facilities. Membership in the Association of American Universities (AAU) solidifies the University’s status as a top-tier research-intensive institution with a strong focus on student success.

Details: This salaried (exempt) appointment within the career-line track does not include the possibility of tenure, but is expected to be a long-term appointment that is otherwise similar to tenure track appointments with various ranks (assistant, associate, and full professor), the eligibility to apply for external funding, service on committees (including in leadership roles), and participation in departmental governance. The initial appointment is envisioned to start as early as the Spring 2027 semester, preferably somewhat earlier to allow for ample preparation, will be for three years, and is expected to be renewed thereafter. 

Application process and timeline: Please provide (i) a cover letter describing your interest in this particular opportunity; (ii) your complete academic curriculum vitae; and (iii) a statement describing your educational philosophy and experience, and your plans for implementing evidence-based instruction that serves all students and supports the achievement of their educational goals. Please also provide contact information for three (3) professional references and arrange for the reference letters to be submitted by November 1, 2026.

The review of applications will commence on September 14, 2026. Please apply by November 1, 2026 for priority review, though we will be accepting applications until the position is filled. If you have questions about this search, please direct them to the chair of the search committee, Prof. Daniel Wik (wik@astro.utah.edu).

Located in metropolitan Salt Lake City, a vibrant metropolitan area in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains with a multicultural population, and numerous cultural and family-oriented activities, the University of Utah is the state’s flagship research institution and emphasizes exceptional scholarship, quality teaching, and professional service. The university serves over 32,000 students from across the U.S. and the world with over 72 major subjects at the undergraduate level and more than 90 major fields of study at the graduate level, including law, dentistry, and medicine. Known for its proximity to exceptional outdoor recreation opportunities, such as world-class skiing, hiking, biking, camping, climbing, and breathtaking national and state parks, and for a diverse and growing economy, the University of Utah encourages an active, holistic lifestyle, innovation and collaborative thinking to engage students, faculty, and business leaders.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students, staff, and faculty from a variety of socio-economic backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and employment opportunities for historically underrepresented groups. All individuals, including those from historically underrepresented groups such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities, and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

EEO/Non-Discrimination Information

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number, can be located at https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/.

Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu.

Notice

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

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FT Physics Lecture Demonstrations Manager, U Texas Austin

 https://utaustin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UTstaff/job/Physics-Lecture-Demonstrations-Manager_R_00047513-1

Job Posting Title:

Physics Lecture Demonstrations Manager

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Hiring Department:

Department of Physics

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt from FLSA

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

The Department of Physics plays a pivotal role in the advancing of knowledge, nurturing the next generation of physicists and making a lasting impact on the world of physics.

The College of Natural Sciences at UT Austin, strives to foster a work environment that enables all employees to contribute at the highest possible level to support the mission of the University.  What starts here really does change the world.  For more information about the College of Natural Sciences, please visit. https://cns.utexas.edu.  

The university offers an impressive benefits package including:

• Employer paid health insurance (employee premiums covered at 100%; spouse and family premiums at 50%)

• Dental, vision, life and disability insurance options

• Paid vacation and sick leave

• Paid holidays

• Retirement plan

For more details, please see: Prospective Employee Benefits and My Total Rewards. 

Job Description

We are seeking an individual to perform, coordinate, and direct the activities of our physics lecture demonstration classrooms and demonstration preparation rooms.

Responsibilities

• Hire, train and supervise  Demo Office support staff, including maintaining payroll records conducting training sessions for staff and faculty, and providing overview of each week's demonstrations

• Maintenance of the lecture demonstration collection, including construction, repair, and refurbishing of Physics demonstrations used in the Painter classrooms. Designing, building, or purchasing new instructor-recommended demonstrations or supplies. Reporting of problems concerning the physical condition of the Painter classrooms and the classroom multimedia system.

• Maintenance of the Lecture Demonstrations website to include updating HTML documents and an online inventory of demonstration-related photos, videos, links to videos; also, updating the web-based system for requesting demonstrations in the Painter Hall classrooms.

• Delivery of lecture demonstrations for classes taught in Painter Hall.

• Delivery and performance of lecture demonstrations for updated videos, to include both brief instructional and longer pedagogical videos of each demonstration.

• Prepare and perform the traditional Physics Circus as an outreach activity, including several special days per year (Parent's Day; Explore UT Day; Physics High School Teachers Workshops), without interfering with availability of demonstrations for the core classrooms taught in the Painter Lecture Halls.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Physics or related field.  Mechanical and electrical skills. Experience supervising student employees. Excellent communication and supervision skills. 

Preferred Qualifications

Master's or Ph.D. in Physics or a related field. Demonstrated expertise in physics experiments or demonstrations, including mechanical, electrical, thermal, magnetic, optical, vacuum, and cryogenic techniques. 

Salary Range

$50,000 depending on qualifications.

Working Conditions

• Work in an academic laboratory and lecture-room environment

• Use of manual dexterity

• Work around mechanical and electrical hazards

Required Materials

• Resume/CV

• Three (3) work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

• Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume in the first step of the online job application process. Then, any additional Required Materials will be uploaded in the My Experience section; you can multi-select the additional files or click the Upload button for each file. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find Jobs. Before you apply though, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left-hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will need to click the Upload button multiple times in order to attach your Resume, References and any additional Required Materials noted above.

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Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.