Undergraduate Physics Lecturer – Teaching & Curriculum

New Jersey Institute of Technology; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) invites applications for a 10-month, full-time, non-tenure-track University Lecturer position beginning in Fall 2027. The successful candidate will primarily teach introductory undergraduate physics courses, including algebra-based General Physics and calculus-based University Physics I, II, and III.

The candidate will collaborate with the Director of First-Year Physics, develop course materials, assess student learning, and support an inclusive learning

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of introductory physics and the ability to teach both algebra-based and calculus-based courses.
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to undergraduate teaching and student success.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate physics courses mostly, but no limited to, freshman- and sophomore-level and, as appropriate, introductory astronomy, space science, physics laboratory courses, and/or upper level courses.
• Prepare and maintain course syllabi, lecture materials, assignments, classroom activities, and examinations aligned with established course objectives and departmental standards.
• Work closely with the Director of First-Year Physics to support consistency across course sections, including common course materials, assessments, grading practices, and examination procedures.
• Proctor examinations, including midterm, final, and common examinations, for assigned course sections and for other coordinated course sections as scheduled by the Department.
• Evaluate student performance, provide timely and constructive feedback, maintain accurate academic records, and submit grades by established University deadlines.
• Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to assist students with course content, problem-solving skills, and academic progress.
• Use effective teaching strategies, including active learning, demonstrations, and appropriate instructional technologies, to promote conceptual understanding and student participation.
• Use Canvas and other University-supported instructional tools to organize course materials, communicate with students, and support learning.
• Contribute to course and curriculum development, assessment of student learning outcomes, and ongoing improvements to undergraduate physics instruction.
• Participate in Department and University service through committees, workgroups, and other activities as assigned.

Skills

Strong knowledge of introductory the 1

Ability to teach algebra-based and CAL

Written communication skills

Oral communication skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Education

M.S. (Ph.D. preferred) in Physics or closely related field

Job description

New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) invites applications for a 10-month, full-time, non-tenure-track University Lecturer position beginning in Fall 2027. The successful candidate will primarily teach introductory undergraduate physics courses, including algebra-based General Physics and calculus-based University Physics I, II, and III.

The candidate will collaborate with the Director of First-Year Physics, develop course materials, assess student learning, and support an inclusive learning