Lecturer in Physics and Astronomy, University of Wyoming

The University of Wyoming invites diverse applicants to consider a full time lecturer position in the Department of Physics & Astronomy that starts in spring 2019.  We are especially interested in candidates who have experience working with diverse populations and/or diverse initiatives.  Teach 3/3 courses during Spring/Fall terms.  Teach introductory courses in physics/astronomy, mostly for non-majors.  Supervise teaching assistants who are assigned for laboratory and discussion components.  Depending on the department’s needs, opportunities may arise for teaching upper level courses for those interested.

Minimum Qualifications: Master's in Physics/Astronomy or a closely related discipline.  Candidates should possess good communication skills and have recent experience teaching introductory physics or astronomy courses.  Ability and interest to engage students in excellent teaching at the undergraduate level is desired.

Desired Qualifications: PhD in Physics/Astronomy or a closely related discipline.  Ability to teach upper level courses and graduate courses and experiences in curriculum development and mentoring students will be considered as added strengths.

Required Materials: Complete on-line application and upload the following as one document: cover letter, resume and contact information for three (3) work-related references, two (2) of which should be current or previous supervisors.  https://www.higheredjobs.com/clickthru/redirect.cfm?JobCode=176859263

Application Due: Open Until Filled.

Hiring Statement: The University of Wyoming is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law and University policy. To review the EEO is the Law Poster and its Supplement, please see The Diversity & Fairness page.

Pursuant to Wyoming State law, W.S. 19-14-102, as amended, an honorably discharged veteran who has been a resident of the state of Wyoming for one (1) year or more at any time prior to the date when the veteran applies for employment, or any surviving spouse who was married to such veteran at the time of the veteran’s death, who is receiving federal survivor benefits based on the veteran’s military service and is applying for employment, shall receive an interview preference during the applicant screening process with the University of Wyoming.  At the time of application the applicant must possess the business capacity, competency, education or other qualifications required for the position.  If disabilities do not materially interfere with performance of job duties, disabled veterans will be given preference over able-bodied veterans. Appropriate documentation of veteran status must be provided at time of application as outlined in the application process. No preference will be given to a veteran currently employed by a public department.

We conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment.  Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of the background check.

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