About the position
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. Our unique character -
shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and
community life - promotes extraordinary student success, research,
and service; Binghamton University is where our students, faculty
and staff thrive.
Working at Binghamton University is more than about having a great
job - it is about having the opportunity to flourish in an
exciting, engaging environment. Our faculty and staff appreciate
Binghamton's collegial and inclusive culture and its commitment to
excellence, education, innovation, and civic engagement. Our
diverse campus community contributes to our success.
Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty who
value cutting-edge, and community-engaged research, teaching and
service, exceptional staff, and ultramodern facilities to engage
and challenge its 18,000+ students. Our high-achieving student body
represents diverse experiences from first-generation college-goers
to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates
share a desire to shape the future through technology, insight,
intellectual exploration, and community service.
Job Description:
The Department of Physics at Binghamton invites applications for an
up to three-year renewable, full time, Physics Lecturer position,
beginning in Fall 2027. Principal responsibilities are to teach and
coordinate introductory physics and introductory astronomy courses
for undergraduates. The teaching load will be three courses per
semester. 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 and astronomy,
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 are encouraged to apply.
Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Physics, Astronomy or a related
field at the time of appointment.
The start date for the position is August 16, 2027.
For more information about the department, visit https://binghamton.edu/physics/
Binghamton University is dedicated to advancing equity and
inclusion, and in particular to the goal of building a diverse and
inclusive teaching, research, and working environment, including a
diverse faculty. Evidence of a commitment to advancing equity and
inclusion through research, teaching, and/or service will be
valued. Potential applicants who share this goal, especially
members of groups historically underrepresented in the field and
those from non-traditional backgrounds, women, and persons with
disabilities, are strongly encouraged to apply.
Requirements:
Required Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Physics, Astronomy, or a closely related field, by
August 16, 2027
- One or more years of experience teaching undergraduate physics
or astronomy courses, including experience as a teaching
assistant
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 teaching an
introductory physics or astronomy course
- Experience modifying learning materials to meet accessibility
standards
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you
currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to
maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility
requirements. Additionally, please note that Binghamton University
is not an E-Verify employer.
Additional Information:
Binghamton University is committed to providing access, equal
opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with
disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.
To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job
application or interview process, please contact the ADA
Coordinator by completing the following Request Form .
The State University of New York is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of
Binghamton University to provide for and promote equal opportunity
employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of
employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color,
religion, disability, national origin, gender identity or
expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member
status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic
predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal
conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational
qualification or other exception.
As required by title IX and its implementing regulations,
Binghamton University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in
the educational programs and activities which it operates. This
requirement extends to employment and admission. Inquiries about
sex discrimination may be directed to the University Title IX
Coordinator or directly to the Office of Civil Rights (OCR).
Contact information for the Title IX Coordinator and OCR, as well
as the University's complete Non-Discrimination Notice may be found
here.
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the
Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that
an applicant for employment provide his or her current
compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as
the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with
compensation. If such information has been requested from you
before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee
Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.
Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus effective August 1,
2017.
Offers of employment will be contingent upon successful completion
of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s)
and credentials.
Application Instructions:
To apply, please submit the following documents via Interview
Exchange:
http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=205777
- Cover letter
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Statement of teaching philosophy (1-2 pages)
- Contact information for three professional references
Applications received before November 15, 2026 are guaranteed full
consideration. The position will remain open until filled. Initial
interviews may be conducted virtually.
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