Physics Part-Time Lab Instructor Pool 2026-2027

About the role

The Department of Physics and Astronomy in the College of Natural and Health Sciences at The University of Tampa invites applications for the position of part-time instructor for the General Physics Laboratory courses. The Department of Physics and Astronomy is a vibrant and growing group of faculty, instructors, and students, and we are looking for qualified candidates to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Teach one or more 2-hour General Physics Laboratories per week for a semester.
• Experiments follow the syllabus and laboratory manual prepared by the physics faculty.
• Explain to the students the experiments and expectations for each lab.
• Assist students with apparatus set-up and data collection.
• Set up and take down laboratory equipment as appropriate.
• Provide meeting time for students.
• Grade and return lab reports/worksheets to students in a timely fashion.
• Submit final grades to physics lecture instructor(s).

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Master's Degree in physics or related field.
• Experience teaching introductory physics labs with PASCO or equivalent electronic probes and computer interfaces preferred.

Additional Information

Applications for part-time positions are accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed by the department when openings become available. Future teaching assignments are on a term-by-term basis which may include fall, spring and summer.