Job description
Department of Physics and Astronomy
The Department of Physics and Astronomy of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, invites applications for a full-time, one-year, non-tenure-track lecturer position starting January 1, 2026. The position’s responsibility will be teaching introductory or intermediate-level physics courses for non-majors and physics majors. This non-tenure-track position comes with full benefits.
About the University of Tennessee
The University’s campus is located in one of the most beautiful areas of the country, with easy access to miles of inland waterways, pristine state and national parks, diverse cultural opportunities, and a blend of convenient urban and rural living settings. Downtown Knoxville, adjacent to campus, is a thriving neighborhood filled with restaurants, shops, and indoor and outdoor entertainment venues, and is home to the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, the Knoxville Opera Company, annual international festivals, such as the Big Ears Music Festival, and seasonal and weekly events such as Jazz on the Square, Shakespeare on the Square, and the Farmers Market.
Qualifications:
Qualified applicants will hold a Master’s or Ph.D. (preferred) degree in Physics or closely related field awarded no later than January 1, 2026. The successful candidate will have experience teaching introductory or intermediate level physics courses. The candidate should be able to work collaboratively with other faculty members in the department and with Graduate Teaching Assistants who serve as laboratory instructors. The ideal candidate will have experience with online teaching platforms such as Blackboard or Canvas. The candidate should also have excellent communication skills and be able to engage students in vibrant discussions.
How to apply
Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, and a teaching statement, including evidence of effective teaching (if available), and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be submitted separately. All application materials should be uploaded via apply.interfolio.com/175058. Only electronic applications will be considered. Acceptable file formats are .pdf or .doc.
This appointment is expected to begin January 1, 2026. Review of applications will begin October 13, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.
Email inquiries and questions may be directed to the chair of the search Committee, Prof. Marianne Breinig ([email protected]).
The University of Tennessee does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability or veteran status in provision of educational programs and services or employment opportunities and benefits. This policy extends to both employment by and admission to the University. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex or disability in its education programs and activities pursuant to the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)of 1990. Inquiries and charges of violation concerning Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, ADA or the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) or any of the other above referenced policies should be directed to the Office of Equity and Diversity (OED), 1840 Melrose Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37996-3560, telephone (865) 974-2498 (V/TTY available) or 974-2440. Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the UTK Office of Human Resources, 600 Henley Street, Knoxville, TN37996-4125.
