Assistant Teaching Professor in Physics

Responsibilities and Duties

Towson University:

Towson University (TU) is one of the nation's top 100 public universities. Located north of Baltimore, TU currently enrolls over 19,000 students and is the second-largest university in the prestigious University System of Maryland. Towson University fosters a climate that is grounded in respect to cultivate the intellectual and personal growth of the entire university community.

Position:

The Jess and Mildred Fisher College of Science and Mathematics invites applications for a non-tenure track, 9-month Assistant Teaching Professor position in the Department of Physics, Astronomy, and Geosciences. Preferred begin date is January 2026 .

Qualifications:

Master's degree or Ph.D. in physics or a related field.

Responsibilities:

A teaching load of 24 contact hours of physics lectures and/or labs per academic year is required. The successful candidate will provide classroom instruction, prepare for courses, continuously improve subject matter competence, create teaching and learning materials, create new courses as needed, and advise students in their academic progress. Teaching areas will include all areas of physics, primarily at the introductory level. Additional responsibilities include serving on committees at the department, FCSM, and/or University levels. The position will also provide opportunities to engage in research and publishing.

The Department:

The Department of Physics, Astronomy, and Geosciences has 31 full-time faculty with expertise in physics, astronomy, geosciences and science education. For information on the research areas and facilities in the department, please visit the department website .

Application Process:

Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. Applications should be submitted as a single PDF and should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a statement of your teaching philosophy and practice. Additionally, three letters of recommendation may be requested.

Please be sure to visit the Applicant Data Form to complete a voluntary on-line form. All data collected are for internal, state, and/or federal reporting and will not be used for other purposes.

Click here to apply. Please note that the search number for which you are applying is FCSM-3841L.

Salary and Benefits:

Targeted salary range: $59,000 - $61,000

Benefits: TU offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent health, life and retirement plans; and tuition remission. To learn more about our benefits, click here for regular faculty/regular lecturer or here for contingent lecturer. TU also offers a variety of great perks and discounts, which can be found here.

Background Check: A Criminal Background Investigation is required for the hired candidate and the results may impact employment.

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