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TheDepartment of Physics and Astronomyat Washington State Universityinvitesapplicants for afixed-termLecturer on the Tri-Cities campus inRichland, WA.This is a teaching position focused on undergraduate introductory physics courses, both lecture and laboratory that are both algebra- and calculus-based.This is a9-month academic,full-time (100% FTE),fixed-term, Faculty rankappointment with a possibility of renewal. It isanticipatedthat the successful candidate will begin the appointment onAugust 16, 2026.

Time Type:Full-Time(100%FTE)
Appointment Term: 9 Months

Academic Year Salary: $52,000.00 to $57,000.00 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications
The ranges shown reflect the 9-month faculty base salary for afixed-term, full-time Lecturer in the Sciences.

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range.
Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for Faculty and Total Compensation.
Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Physics or a related discipline

• Demonstrated experience or potential for teaching with student centered pedagogy practices

• Demonstrated record of supporting, or potential to support, access and opportunity in teaching and service in alignment with WSU's land grant mission.

• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience teaching lecture and lab courses

• Ability to use and develop new teaching approaches which advance pedagogy of physics.

Position Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for visa sponsorship.
AboutWSU Tri-Cities, the College of Arts and Sciences, and the Department of Physics and Astronomy:
College:WSU Tri Cities, College of ArtsandSciences
Department:WSU, Department of PhysicsandAstronomy
Location:Richland, WA

Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.
1) Cover Letter addressing qualifications for this position as well as a response to the following prompt:

• As a land-grant university, we have a commitment to ensure access and opportunity in all aspects of our work. The successful candidate for this faculty position will have theexperiences, knowledge, and skills to build their pedagogy, curriculum, and service in ways that reflect and enhance this commitment. Using the job announcement for this position, please list and explain up to three areas of responsibility you see as related to fulfilling this mission.

2) Curriculum Vitae

3) Teaching Statement (2-page max) that describes your teaching experience and philosophy, which may incorporate experience from formal or informal teaching and mentoring opportunities.

4) Diversity Statement (2-page max) addressing your competency engaging with diversity, equity, and anti-racist approaches to education.

5) Names, address, and contact information of at least three references who can address your history of and potential for excellence in teaching (letters will be requested at a later time)

Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

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