Job No. 156811
- Job Title:
- Physics and Astronomy, Full-Time Lecturer, Faculty
- Employer:
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Middle Tennessee State University
- Location:
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Murfreesboro , TN
- Posting Date:
- 22-Oct-2025
- Description:
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Job Summary/Basic Function
The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Middle Tennessee State University invites applicants for a full-time, temporary (non-tenurable) faculty position (#156160) at the rank of lecturer. This is for the spring 2026 academic semester. The contract may be renewed for the following academic year based on available funding, demonstrated need, and satisfactory performance as assessed by annual evaluations. The start date for the appointment is January 5, 2026.
The successful candidate will teach introductory physics and astronomy lectures and laboratories and online astronomy.
Required Education
A master's degree in physics, astronomy, or a closely related field is required by the appointment date.
Other Desirables
Applicants with a PhD in physics, astronomy, or a closely related field (conferred by January 1, 2026) will receive special consideration.
Documents Needed to Apply
To successfully apply, applicants must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and statement of teaching philosophy as separate attachments at the time of online application.
Special Instruction to Applicants
For more information about serving as a faculty member at Middle Tennessee State University, please visit our faculty recruitment webpage.
If you need help applying, please contact Mitzi Dunkley, Faculty Recruitment Specialist, at (615) 898-5128. If you have position-specific questions, please contact Nat Smith at [email protected].
- Contact information:
- Middle Tennessee State University
- Murfreesboro, TN 37132
- United States
- Employer's Website:
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