Lecturer in Physics

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*Category:*: Faculty *Subscribe:*: *Department:*: Physics, Harpur College *Locations:*: Binghamton, NY *Posted:*: Oct 3, 2025 *Closes:*: Open Until Filled *Type:*: Full-time *Ref.

No.:*: 18697 *Position ID:*: 193578 About Binghamton University: Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation.

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Job Description: The Department of Physics at Binghamton invites applications for an up to three-year renewable, full time, Physics Lecturer position.

Principal responsibilities are to teach and coordinate introductory physics courses for undergraduates.

The candidate will work with staff and graduate student instructors, assist in coordinating courses, and carry out instructional goals.

There is also the opportunity for summer salary through additional teaching duties during this time.

Candidates with prior experience in teaching physics, coordinating large groups, teaching large enrollment courses, facility using innovative instructional methods, and familiarity with the use of technology in the classroom, will be given preference.

Candidates comfortable in a student-centered environment and committed to the [university mission](https://www.binghamton.edu/about/mission-vision-values.html) are encouraged to apply.

Candidates must have a Physics Ph.D. at the time of appointment.

The start date for the position is August 17, 2026.

For more information about the department, visit [https://binghamton.edu/physics/](https://binghamton.edu/physics/) Requirements: *Minimum Qualifications* * Ph.D. in Physics, or a closely related field, by August 17, 2026 * One or more years of experience teaching undergraduate physics courses *Preferred Qualifications* * Experience with innovative teaching methods * Familiarity with the use of technology in the classroom * One or more years of experience as a lecturer in an introductory physics course Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Application Instructions: To apply, please submit the following documents in a single PDF via Interview Exchange: http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=193578 * Cover letter * Curriculum Vitae (CV) * Statement of teaching philosophy * Contact information for three professional references Applications received before November 16, 2025 are guaranteed full consideration.

The position will remain open until filled.

Initial interview may be conducted virtually.

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