Description
Position No. 50079. The Department of Physics at Southern Methodist University (SMU) invites applications for one (1) non- tenure-track full-time Laboratory Lecturer position. Applicants should present evidence of strong interest in teaching and interacting with undergraduate students. In addition, successful candidates should have strong communication and organizational skills. The start date for the position is expected to be August 1, 2026, with renewal contingent on funding and performance.
The position focuses on, but is not limited to, teaching undergraduate introductory general Physics laboratories. The successful candidate will be the instructor of record for the labs and be responsible for preparation of lab manuals and other lab pedagogical materials. They will provide training for the graduate student teaching assistants and have overall responsibility for grading. They will work closely with a lab manager to ensure proper labs are ready. The expected teaching loads of the position will be the equivalent of four courses per semester, and training is provided.
The position oers a competitive salary with full benets. During the academic year, the Laboratory Lecturer will be expected to live in the Dallas area and hold no other professional or academic obligations.
SMU is a nationally ranked, private, non-sectarian research university located in one of the nation's fastest-growing metropolitan areas. Researchers are part of an inclusive and intellectually vibrant community of internationally recognized scholars across the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, engineering, education, and business. The City of Dallas is one of the nation's most cosmopolitan commercial and cultural centers, and the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex is the fourth largest in the US. Dallas offers a high quality of life, with a relatively low cost of living and diverse housing options. Dallas boasts a vibrant cultural landscape including live music, performing arts, nationally ranked museums, a lively and innovative restaurant offering, and the full range of professional sports teams. Explore SMU at http://www.smu.edu.
Qualications:
The position requires a graduate degree in Physics or a related discipline, with a PhD preferred. Teaching experience in general physics laboratory courses, including teaching assistantships, is required, with experience as an instructor of record being particularly valuable. Experience in the operation of typical introductory physics laboratory equipment and instrumentation is also preferred.
Application:
Applications received by November 22, 2025 will receive full consideration, but applications will continue to be accepted until the position is lled. Applications should include the following documents:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae (CV)
- Statement of teaching philosophy (approximately one page)
- Two letters of recommendation to be uploaded by the letter writers into the Interfolio system
- Teaching Portfolio - This may include any supporting material such as evidence of successful teaching and/or pedagogical skills or evidence of successful pedagogical innovation.
Applications should be submitted through Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/171434. The search committee will notify applicants of the employment decision after the position is lled. Questions about the position can be addressed to Professor Joel Meyers (jrmeyers@smu.edu).
The SMU Department of Physics is accredited by the American Physical Society (APS) and we award BA, BS, MS, and PhD degrees in Physics. Learn more about the SMU Department of Physics at: www.physics.smu.edu/
SMU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualied applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression.
Hiring is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check.
Requirements
The position requires a graduate degree in Physics or a related discipline, with a PhD preferred. Teaching experience in general physics laboratory courses, including teaching assistantships, is required, with experience as an instructor of record being particularly valuable. Experience in the operation of typical introductory physics laboratory equipment and instrumentation is also preferred.
