Lecturer of Physics

Job Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality physics instruction equivalent to 30 credit hours per academic year (5/5 teaching load).

• Engage as a member of an interdepartmental team to provide input on the timing of physics course offerings, ensuring alignment with other STEM courses to support student progression in foundational sequences.

• Attend Departmental, College, and University Meetings

Required Education and Experience:

• A MS in Physics from an accredited university at time of appointment. All areas will be considered.

• Experience teaching introductory/foundational physics courses at the college level.

• Evidence of developing and implementing innovative pedagogical approaches to teaching in the STEM fields.

• Excellent skills in interaction and communication with students, faculty, and staff.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• A Ph.D. in Physics from an accredited university at time of appointment.

• Prior experience mentoring or advising students, particularly in STEM fields.

• Familiarity with learning management systems (e.g., Canvas, Blackboard, D2L) and instructional technology.

• Experience in course or curriculum development.

• Commitment to departmental service and student engagement.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to complete tasks and work cooperatively with others.

• Strong self-discipline and ability to work independently.

• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with faculty, staff, and students.

Application Process:

Applicants must complete the application/faculty form as well as upload the requested documents on our employment system: https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/TAMUSA_External

Please make sure to provide the following documents:

• Application

• A curriculum vitae (CV)

• A cover letter that addresses the following

  • Required and preferred qualifications

  • Experience teaching physics

  • Not to exceed 2-pages

• A teaching philosophy (max. 2 pages)

• Contact information for three references that will provide letters of recommendation, if requested.

Please ensure that all required documents are uploaded prior to submitting an application. Once the application process is submitted, no changes or revisions may be made.

For detailed instructions on how to apply for any position on our website, please use the following link:

http://www.tamusa.edu/humanresources/job-opportunities/index.html ​

Please direct all questions to Ms. Catalina Salinas – Administrative Associate V at csalinas@tamusa.edu.

The position is open until filled, but review of applications will begin within one month of posting.

If selected for the position, prior to issuing a letter of appointment, the official transcripts must be received directly from each degree-granting institution. We cannot accept transcripts issued directly to the candidate. If transcripts are from an international institution, it is the responsibility of the prospective candidate to have the transcript translated, evaluated and notarized.

Verified Electronic Copies of Official transcripts should be sent to:

Catalina.Salinas@tamusa.edu

If necessary, hard copies of official transcripts should be sent directly from the issuing institution to the address listed below:

Physics Search

c/o Catalina Salinas (e-mail: csalinas@tamusa.edu)

Dept. of Natural Sciences

Texas A&M University- San Antonio

One University Way

San Antonio, Texas 78224

• Selected candidates must pass a pre-employment background investigation to be hired for the position.

• The above duties may not be performed in every position with this title and the above functions may not include all related duties that might be performed. This position requires physical activities supportive of the above job duties. Reasonable accommodations will be made as necessary.

• If you are male age 18-25 you must be properly registered with Selective Service System to be eligible for hire.

• Texas A&M University-SA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity of all persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

Summary of Employee Benefits: 

www.tamusa.edu/human-resources/documents/Summary-of-Employees-Benefits1.pdf

Texas A&M University-San Antonio values community engagement and encourages applicants who are committed to advancing the well-being and prosperity of our communities.

Please ensure that all required documents are uploaded prior to submitting the application. Once the application is submitted, no changes or revisions can be made. If you have issues with adding documents to your application, please contact HR at 210-784-2058. 

In compliance with ADA, if accommodations are needed for the application process, please contact HR at (210) 784-2058.

A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee.

In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status, this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

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