Non-Tenure Track Positions

Dedman College is accepting the following applications for non-tenure track positions to begin Fall 2025: 

Physics.  Position No. 00050079.  The Department of Physics at 91制片廠合集 (SMU) invites applications for one (1) non- tenure-track full-time Visiting Lecturer position. Applicants should present evidence of strong interest in teaching and interacting with a diverse group of undergraduate students. In addition, successful candidates should have strong communication and organizational skills. The start date for the position is expected to be August 1, 2025, and will extend for one year thru July 31, 2026. The appointment may be renewed for a second year contingent on funding and performance. The focus of the position is on, but not limited to, teaching undergraduate introductory general Physics laboratories. The hired individual will be the instructor of record for the labs and be responsible for preparation of lab manuals and other materials for the labs. They will provide training for the graduate student teaching assistants and have overall responsibility for grading. The expected teaching loads of the position will be the equivalent of four courses per semester, and training is provided. Annual compensation is $60,000 with full benefits. During the academic year, the Visiting Lecturer will be expected to live in the Dallas area and hold no other professional or academic obligations. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and aim to create an environment where all members of our community can thrive, irrespective of their race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or any other personal characteristic. Women, underrepresented minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualifications: A completed PhD or MS degree in Physics or a related discipline is required. Experience in teaching undergraduate general physics laboratory courses, or experience as a general physics laboratory teaching assistant (TA), is preferred. Experience in the operation of typical physics introductory laboratory equipment and instrumentation is preferred. Application: Applications received by May 20, 2025 will receive full consideration, but applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. Applications should include the following documents: 1. Cover letter; 2. Curriculum vitae (CV); 3. Statement of teaching philosophy (approximately one page); 4. Two letters of recommendation to be uploaded by the letter writer into the Interfolio system; 5. Any supporting material such as evidence of successful teaching and/or pedagogical skills.  Applications should be submitted through Interfolio at . The search committee will notify applicants of the employment decision after the position is filled. Questions about the position can be addressed to Professor Simon Dalley (sdalley@smu.edu). The SMU Department of Physics is accredited by the American Physical Society (APS) and we award BA, BS, MS, and PhD degrees in Physics. Visit the SMU Department of Physics at: www.physics.smu.edu/

World Languages and Literatures. Position No. 00052546. The Department of World Languages and Literatures in Dedman College at 91制片廠合集 seeks a full- time, non-tenure-track lecturer in American Sign Language beginning fall semester 2025 on a three-year renewable contract. Normal teaching load is typically twelve credit hours per semester. We seek innovative and inclusive educators, with demonstrated excellence in teaching American Sign Language at the university level, and with training in second language acquisition and pedagogy. We are particularly interested in candidates who welcome the opportunity to work with students with diverse learning abilities. The lecturer’s primary responsibility will  be coordinating the curriculum for and teaching beginning and intermediate levels of ASL, as well as serving as the area chair for ASL. Some additional area chair responsibilities include attending executive committee meetings, maintaining and updating existing courses in accordance with the university curriculum, and preparing class schedules. Minimum qualifications: Master’s Degree or equivalent in Applied Linguistics, American Sign Language, Deaf Studies, or other closely related fields; native or near-native proficiency in ASL; training in second language acquisition and pedagogy; and experience teaching ASL at the university level. Preferred qualifications: Ph.D., ASLTA certification. To ensure full consideration for the position, the application must be received by May 2, 2025, but the committee will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. Incomplete applications will not be considered. The committee will notify applicants of its employment decision by email after the position is filled. We welcome candidates seeking an inclusive and dynamic team. To apply, candidates should send a cover letter and CV; statement of teaching philosophy that addresses, among other factors, how you create an inclusive classroom environment; two letters of reference; and a photocopy of transcripts to:

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Writing and Reasoning Program. Position No. 52976. The Department of English at SMU seeks a full-time lecturer to teach composition and critical reasoning in the Writing and Reasoning Program (WRTR). The position is non-tenure-track and begins August 2025. Initial appointment is for one year and is renewable after a one-year review process. Writing and Reasoning courses are designed to help students develop strong writing and critical reasoning skills. These sequential courses emphasize critical reading and analytical thinking as the basis of effective writing and provide the foundation for the Common Curriculum. Typical teaching load is 4/4, and the successful candidate will participate in the shared responsibilities of the Program faculty, including making occasional presentations at Program workshops and attending training and information sessions. Each lecturer receives departmental support for one conference per year. An M.A. in English, Rhetoric/Composition, or related field is a minimum requirement. Preference will be given to candidates with an M.A. or PhD in Rhetoric/Composition and a strong background in composition theory and writing pedagogy. Evidence of innovative and inclusive teaching excellence in university-level composition courses is essential. Applications must be submitted electronically via interfolio at and should include a letter discussing teaching experience and pedagogical philosophy; an updated curriculum vitae; samples of syllabuses, writing assignments, and graded papers (limit 2 samples of each); official transcripts; and two letters of recommendation.  To ensure full consideration for the position, the application packet must be received by May 16, 2025, but the committee will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. Applications will be reviewed immediately, and all applications will be acknowledged. 

 

 

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