Overview
The Department of Physics at Utah State University invites applications for one (1) full-time (1 FTE), 9-month, non-tenure-track, renewable Senior Lecturer position located at the Logan Campus. The start date for the position is January 1, 2026. This is a teaching-focused appointment (95% teaching, 5% service, 0% research). Senior Lecturers are expected to maintain a record of exceptional teaching and effective service, play a mentorship role in undergraduate research, and engage in innovative course development.

Responsibilities
It is anticipated that this position will carry a 4-4 teaching load during the Fall and Spring semesters. The successful candidate will:

Deliver physics instruction to classes with enrollments ranging from fewer than 10 to several hundred students.
Develop and teach lower-division courses serving physics majors, physics service students, and students fulfilling Center for Civic Excellence (CIVC) requirements.
Provide instruction across multiple delivery methods as appropriate, including face-toface, online, and broadcast formats. o Examples include:
Astronomy (PHYS 1040), Calculus-based Physics for Scientists and Engineers (PHYS 2210/2220), Physics for Life Sciences (PHYS 2110/2120),
Physics of Technology (PHYS 1800), Elementary Physics (PHYS 1010)
Lead innovative course development, identifying new horizons where physics content can contribute to interdisciplinary programs.
Take ownership of the department’s growing Concurrent Enrollment (CE) program, serving as both instructor and organizer.
Demonstrate effective and responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other advanced computational tools to support innovative teaching and course development.
Collaborate across colleges (e.g., Arts, Engineering) to develop courses that integrate physics into broader disciplinary contexts.
Maintain a record of exceptional teaching and effective service.
Mentor undergraduate students, including research activities.
Contribute to the operations and governance of the department, college, and university through meaningful service activities.
Qualifications
Master’s or Ph.D. in Physics.
Minimum of five years of university-level teaching experience.
Demonstrated record of teaching large-enrollment physics courses (e.g., PHYS 1040, 2110/2120, 2210/2220, 1800) across multiple delivery formats (face-to-face, online, broadcast).
Evidence of exceptional teaching effectiveness, supported by strong student evaluations, peer classroom reviews with responsiveness to feedback, and a sustained record of teaching and service excellence.
Proven ability to mentor and advise undergraduates, including engagement outside the classroom and leadership in organizing and teaching
Concurrent Enrollment courses for high school students.
Broad vision for innovative course development and physics content delivery, combined with experience collaborating across disciplines.
Experience using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other advanced computational tools effectively and responsibly in teaching.
Demonstrated impact at the university level across disciplines and across the state through Concurrent Enrollment and/or broadcast instruction.
Required Documents
Along with the online application, please attach:

1) A curriculum vitae to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”

2) Cover Letter to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-10”