Field of Interest:physics
Deadline: 2017-04-15
Region: North America
Job description:
The Department of Physics & Astronomy at the University of Alabama seeks an outstanding individual to fill a non-tenure-track, renewable contract teaching position at the Assistant Professor rank. The appointment should begin 16 August 2017.
The successful candidate is required to have a Ph.D. in Physics or Astronomy. Commitment to excellence in undergraduate education is required, with a focus on teaching general physics courses. Experience in teaching general physics courses in a “studio physics” format (integrated lectures and labs) is preferred. Detailed information about the department can be found at physics.ua.edu.
Instructional responsibilities will include teaching sections of Introductory Physics and/or Astronomy. Service responsibilities will include but are not limited to individualized training of undergraduate and graduate students on the instruction of our introductory physics and astronomy laboratories, organizing and assisting with introductory physics and astronomy laboratory classes, maintaining teaching laboratory equipment, coordination of the Physics and Astronomy participation in the annual Science Olympiad and other departmental events, and serving on committees with other faculty members. This is a 12 month position, which will include teaching and laboratory supervision over the summer. The starting date for this appointment will be August 16, 2017.
A complete application includes (1) an application letter; (2) CV; (3) statement of teaching interests, experience, philosophy, and evidence of effectiveness; (4) a list of three references. Applicants should request that letters of reference be sent electronically to pleclair@ua.edu. Applications should be submitted online at http://facultyjobs.ua.edu/postings/40282. Consideration of applications will begin April 15, 2017 and will continue until the position is filled. Prior to hiring, the final candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment background investigation. The anticipated start date is August 16, 2017.
More Information:http://facultyjobs.ua.edu/postings/40282
Deadline: 2017-04-15
Region: North America
Job description:
The Department of Physics & Astronomy at the University of Alabama seeks an outstanding individual to fill a non-tenure-track, renewable contract teaching position at the Assistant Professor rank. The appointment should begin 16 August 2017.
The successful candidate is required to have a Ph.D. in Physics or Astronomy. Commitment to excellence in undergraduate education is required, with a focus on teaching general physics courses. Experience in teaching general physics courses in a “studio physics” format (integrated lectures and labs) is preferred. Detailed information about the department can be found at physics.ua.edu.
Instructional responsibilities will include teaching sections of Introductory Physics and/or Astronomy. Service responsibilities will include but are not limited to individualized training of undergraduate and graduate students on the instruction of our introductory physics and astronomy laboratories, organizing and assisting with introductory physics and astronomy laboratory classes, maintaining teaching laboratory equipment, coordination of the Physics and Astronomy participation in the annual Science Olympiad and other departmental events, and serving on committees with other faculty members. This is a 12 month position, which will include teaching and laboratory supervision over the summer. The starting date for this appointment will be August 16, 2017.
A complete application includes (1) an application letter; (2) CV; (3) statement of teaching interests, experience, philosophy, and evidence of effectiveness; (4) a list of three references. Applicants should request that letters of reference be sent electronically to pleclair@ua.edu. Applications should be submitted online at http://facultyjobs.ua.edu/postings/40282. Consideration of applications will begin April 15, 2017 and will continue until the position is filled. Prior to hiring, the final candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment background investigation. The anticipated start date is August 16, 2017.
More Information:http://facultyjobs.ua.edu/postings/40282