Lecturer in Physics
Position SummaryThe Department of Computing, Mathematics and Physics at Messiah University invites applications for a full-time one-year lecturer faculty position to teach courses in introductory and advanced topics in physics beginning August 2025. Courses include lectures and labs in introductory mechanics, electricity and magnetism, and upper-level courses in solid state physics and classical optics. It may also include introductory mathematics and programming courses. Course load will depend on applicant’s qualifications and/or interest.
Design and teach courses in introductory and advanced physics; create and maintain a course page in Canvas LMS structure; design and grade assessments of student learning; respond to students in a timely manner via weekly office hours and/or email.
Courses meet face to face for 2.5-hours/week for 15 weeks either in three 50-minute lectures (MWF) or two 75-minute lectures. Scheduling may be adjustable, but typically occurs between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Master’s degree within the STEM discipline is required and previous experience teaching University level physics is preferred. Candidates must evidence the potential for strong classroom teaching and positive student interaction and mentorship. Messiah University selects its educators for their Christian commitment as well as their proven teaching ability.
Messiah University’s Computing, Mathematics and Physics Department offers the following undergraduate degrees: BA in Mathematics, BA in Mathematics with Secondary Teaching Certification, BS in Actuarial Science, BS in Data Science, BS in Physics, BA in Physics, BA in Physics with Secondary Teaching Certification, BS in Cybersecurity, BS in Computer Science, BS in Software Development, BA in Digital Media and minors in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics and Web Development.
The Department of Computing, Mathematics and Physics comprises 4 full-time computer science, 5 full-time mathematics/statistics, and 2 full-time physics faculty. The department serves a wide range of majors in Computing, Mathematics and Physics, in addition to meeting course requirements in other fields of study.
Messiah University is a Christian university of the liberal and applied arts and sciences and has a student body of over 2,500 undergraduate students including 20.0% under-represented and 2.4% international students from 21 countries and over 700 graduate students including 20.7% of students from under-represented populations.
The University is committed to an embracing evangelical spirit rooted in the Anabaptist, Pietist and Wesleyan traditions of the Christian Church. Our mission is to educate men and women toward maturity of intellect, character and Christian faith in preparation for lives of service, leadership and reconciliation in church and society. Messiah University is a teaching institution that emphasizes instruction but values research and public service. Strong support is given to faculty development in teaching and scholarship.
Messiah University’s commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence draws inspiration from its mission “to educate men and women toward maturity of intellect, character and Christian faith in preparation for lives of service, leadership and reconciliation in church and society.” The university has pursued this vision through a strategic planning process that encourages diversity through employee and student composition, campus climate, and an educational program that seeks to equip and enable educators and students to embrace diversity. Candidates should clearly articulate why diversity and inclusive excellence matter to them as persons of faith as well as in their profession. Candidates will speak to how as a potential employee, they will contribute to the advancement of this vision through their teaching-learning, research, institutional service, and public engagement.
Starting Date for Position Fall 2025
Salary and rank commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Application materials will be reviewed upon receipt and will be accepted until the position is filled. Please provide a current curriculum vitae or resume as well as a letter of interest that clearly explains how your Christian faith represents a strong fit with the mission of Messiah University, which is “to educate men and women toward maturity of intellect, character and Christian faith in preparation for lives of service, leadership and reconciliation in church and society."
Vitae Instructions to Applicants
Curriculum Vitae must include: (1) education, (2) previous employment history, (3) scholarly and professional accomplishments (e.g., papers, publication, recitals, showings), (4) membership in scholarly, professional, or honor societies, and (5) awards and honors received.