Full-Time Lecturer

Carnegie Mellon University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Full-time Lecturer for its Physics Department. This role offers an exciting opportunity to engage with students at both undergraduate and graduate levels, fostering a passion for physics through innovative teaching methods. The lecturer will contribute to the academic community by delivering courses that align with the high standards of a prestigious institution. Candidates with a Ph.D. in Physics and experience in classroom lecturing are encouraged to apply. This position promises a rewarding experience in an environment that values creativity and academic excellence.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Physics required with 3-5 years of lecturing experience preferred.
• Familiarity with CMU coursework is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach two courses each semester and in summer sessions.
• Courses will be selected based on departmental needs.

Skills

Classroom lecturing

Curriculum development

Education

Ph.D. in Physics

Job description

Carnegie Mellon University: Mellon College of Science: Physics

Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Open Date

Feb 18, 2025

Description

Carnegie Mellon University is a private, global research university that stands among the world’s most renowned educational institutions. With ground-breaking brain science, path-breaking performances, creative start-ups, big data, big ambitions, hands-on learning, and a whole lot of robots, CMU doesn’t imagine the future, we invent it. Joining a community that challenges the curious to deliver work that matters, your journey starts here.

Carnegie Mellon University’s Department of Physics is seeking a Full-time Lecturer for the Physics Department. This is a full-time, two-year special faculty appointment. The candidate will teach two courses each semester and in each summer session. These courses will be either undergraduate or graduate courses, selected by the Department Head based on the needs of the department and in consultation with the selected candidate.

Qualifications

A Ph.D. in Physics is required; 3-5 years experience in classroom lecturing is preferred, with a strong preference for candidates familiar with coursework at Carnegie Mellon University as these courses taught must align with the content and standards of classes at our institution, as these courses often serve as prerequisites for later courses in the student’s degree program.

Application Instructions

Interested applicants should submit a CV.

Application Process

This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.

Carnegie Mellon University shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.