Lecturer
Troy University
Posting Details
| Posting Number | F1063P |
|---|---|
| Position Title | Lecturer |
| Position Type | Faculty |
| Department | Chemistry and Physics - Troy |
| Division | College of Science and Engineering |
| Campus | Troy |
| Faculty Rank | Lecturer |
| If Faculty position | 10 Month |
| Is this position tenure track or non-tenure track? | Non-Tenure Track |
| Work Status | Full-Time (FT) |
| Temporary | No |
| Location | Troy - T01 |
| Job Summary | The Department of Chemistry and Physics within the College of Science and Engineering invites applications for a full-time Lecturer. We seek a dynamic and student-centered educator who can contribute to undergraduate instruction while supporting the instructional mission of the department. The department is home to the Center for Relativity and Cosmology, and preference will be given to candidates whose research complements and enhances the activities of the center. The successful candidate will be expected to: · Teach and coordinate general education science courses, including associated laboratory or activity components as needed. · Contribute to curriculum development and the continuous improvement of general education science course offerings. · Participate in student recruitment, academic advising, mentoring, institutional and/or community services, and outreach activities. · Serve on department, college, and university committees as assigned. · Attend university and college meetings, convocations, commencements, and other official functions. · Perform additional duties as assigned by the Department Chair and Dean of the College of Science and Engineering. |
| In Class Teaching Percentage | |
| Online Teaching Percentage | |
| Minimum Qualifications | · A master’s or doctoral degree in Physics or a closely related field in science or engineering. · Demonstrated ability and commitment to effective teaching, particularly at the introductory or general education level. |
| Preferred Qualifications | · Prior experience teaching general education or introductory science courses. · An active research background in relativity, gravitation, cosmology, astrophysics, or closely related areas that complements and enhances the Center for Relativity and Cosmology. |
| Will this position require driving (personal vehicle, university vehicle, utility vehicle, or golf cart) in order to perform the job duties? | Driving may be necessary but is not a primary responsibility |
| Work Hours | NA |
| List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position | NA |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibility? | No |
| Posting Date | 04/08/2026 |
| Closing Date | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | |
| Academic Term Position Will Begin | |
| Quick Link | https://www.troyuniversityjobs.com/postings/46993 |
Reference Letters
| Last Day a Reference Provider Can Submit Reference | |
|---|---|
| Applicant Special Instructions | Qualified applications will be made available to the department/committee for review immediately upon submission. We ask that you provide email addresses for your reference providers and please be certain that the email addresses you list are accurate. If you are selected as a candidate for consideration by the department/committee, an instructional email will be sent to your reference providers to ask that they submit a reference letter on your behalf via a link to our reference portal. Separate reference letters will be requested for each position to which you apply (if applicable), so your reference providers will be contacted separately for each application on which you list them. Reference letters will not be copied from one application to another. You can assure your reference providers that our system is secure and that all letters are confidential. If your reference providers have trouble using the reference portal, please advise them to contact jobs@troy.edu. |
Supplemental Questions
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- * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- Troy University employment website (www.troyuniversityjobs.com)
- Chronicle of Higher Education
- Higher Ed Jobs
- Social Media website
- Indeed
- Other employment website (please specify below)
- Employee Referral (please specify below)
- Local newspaper (please specify below)
- Professional journal (please specify below)
- Other source (please specify below)
- Please specify:
(Open Ended Question)
- * Regarding your current employment status, please select one of the following:
- Not a current Troy University employee
- Current part-time Troy employee (including adjunct faculty)
- Current full-time Troy employee - initial appraisal period complete
- Current full-time Troy employee - still within initial appraisal period (six months for new employees and three months for promoted employees)
- * Do you have a Master's degree or PhD in Physics or closely related field in science or engineering?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
- Cover Letter
- List of References
- Curriculum Vitae
- Unofficial Transcript 1
- Resume
- Teaching Philosophy