Lecturer in the Department of Physics and Astronomy

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The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of New Hampshire seeks applicants to fill a benefits-eligible, non-tenure-track Lecturer position to begin on August, 2026.. This is a one-year, non-renewable position. This position will be expected to teach courses ranging from large introductory lecture/studio classes in undergraduate physics to advanced classes in the physics graduate program, as well as seminars and recitations within the Department of Physics and Astronomy.

Job Duties:

• Teach courses in the Department of Physics and Astronomy
• Teach recitations in the Department of Physics and Astronomy.
• Attend department meetings
• Participate on department committees.

Qualifications:

• Individuals should have a PhD in physics or a related field and will be evaluated on their academic credentials, their commitment to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level, and their potential to meet the University of New Hampshire’s goal of creating an educational environment that fosters diversity, inclusion, and quality engagement for all. 

Applicant Instructions: 

Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online within the My Experience: Resume/CV section of the application: (Maximum of 5 Documents)

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Contact Information for 3 Professional References

Applications that are missing any of the required items may not move forward for consideration. Additional uploaded documents not requested in the position announcement will not be reviewed.

Compensation Pay Range:

$62,922-$65,800

The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources

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