Lecturer, Physics – Physics & Astronomy (Term)

Summary of Position

Teach physics courses and associated laboratory courses at the baccalaureate level. Courses may include general education science courses, introductory courses for physics majors, and upper-division physics courses. Responsibilities include preparing and delivering lectures; organizing and supervising laboratory sections; developing in-class learning activities; writing and grading examinations and laboratory reports; and holding office hours to address student questions and provide additional academic support. Maintain an inventory of laboratory supplies and equipment needed for laboratory and lecture courses and submit order requests to departmental administrative support in a timely manner. Additional responsibilities include participating in course and program assessment, curriculum development and improvement, and other education-related activities.

Encouraged to incorporate innovative instructional methods and educational enrichment activities, including demonstrations, supplemental videos, and student projects. This appointment focused primarily on teaching and does not include scholarly activity expectations. Teaching responsibilities appropriate to the term appointment, with minimal service expectations. Service may include participation in department, college, and university activities; student advising; and community outreach.

Position Information

Plans, organizes, teaches, and provides feedback to promote and direct student success. Responds to students in a timely manner. Communicates with students, departments, and university officials via university provided tools and resources.

An Institution of Opportunity: YSU inspires individuals, enhances futures, and enriches lives.

As a student-centered university, Youngstown State University’s mission is to provide innovative lifelong learning opportunities that will inspire individuals, enhance futures and enrich lives. YSU inspires individuals by cultivating a curiosity for life-long learning; enhances the futures of our students by empowering them to discover, disseminate and apply their knowledge; and enriches the region by fostering collaboration and the advancement of civic, scientific, and technological development. YSU’s culture of enrichment flourishes in our intellectually diverse, accessible, and quality education.

Work Schedule: Typically, Monday through Friday, including some evenings, and the possibility of some weekend days.
Primary Location: Youngstown

Qualifications and Competencies

Required Certifications, Training, and/or Licensures: None.

Sponsorship and/or Work Authorization Status: This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Minimum Qualifications: At least an earned Master of Science degree or higher in physics; teaching experience in physics coursework at the college level.

Preferred Qualifications: Extensive teaching experience at the college level in physics.

Physical Requirements: In accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor physical demands strength ratings, this position will perform sedentary work.

Sedentary: work involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs may be defined as Sedentary when walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other Sedentary criteria are met.

Supplemental Information

Please upload all transcripts as one PDF file.

At time of hire, all candidates must provide official transcripts. Official transcripts must be provided in an unopened, sealed envelope and must bear the embossed or raised college seal, date and Registrar’s signature.

Position expected start date: Spring 2027