Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
June 1, 2026
If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.
Available Title(s):
200-NN_FACULTY - Lecturer
Business Title:
Physics Lecturer | College of Arts & Sciences, Tri Cities (Richland, WA)
Employee Type:
Faculty (+) (Fixed Term)
9 Month - Summer
The Opportunity:
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.
As a Lectureryou areexpected to provide outstanding teaching at the undergraduate level, mentor students, work in collaboration with other units in the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS),be an active participant in the campus sciences programs, and engage in campus service. This position willbe responsible forinstruction ofintroductory to mid-level courses that cover topics such asmechanics, wave phenomena, electricity, magnetism,relativity,and quantum theory.
Successful candidates must be flexible in their ability to achieve the instructional and general responsibilities of the course assignment, including the use of a broad range of learning resources and technologies.Weencourage applications from faculty who have a passion for teaching, a commitment to student success, and an understanding of the WSU land-grant mission. Given our student population,we encourageapplications from candidates who can adapt teaching methodsto engagestudents from a wide range ofbackgrounds and interests.
Time Type:Full-Time (100% FTE)
Appointment Term: 9 Months
Tenure-Track:No
Overtime:Ineligible
Temporary End Date:May 15, 2027. This position has an initial1-year contract.Possiblerenewalis subject to satisfactory performance, mutual consent, and available funding.
Monthly 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
WSU Tri-Cities is committed to creating a student-ready campus, marked by academic excellence, career-connected learning, and social belonging. This commitment is informed by our belief that all students, faculty, and staff contribute value to our campus culture. We ascribe to an assets-based framework for understanding and celebrating differences and are deeply committed to closing equity gaps where they exist. Half of our students are the first in their family to attend college and almost half of our students identify as students of color. We believe the wide range of experiences our studentspossessstrengthens the classroom and many co-curricular activities in which WSU Tri- Cities studentsparticipateand lead.
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)
Inquiries should be directed to Elly Sweet, Academic Director for the College of Arts and Sciences, at[email protected].
External candidates, upload all documents in the “Application Document” section of your application.
Current WSU Employees (internal candidates), before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates, upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application.
Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible.
Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.
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