Field of Interest:physics
Deadline: 2017-06-07
Region: North America
Job description:
The UCLA Department of Physics and Astronomy seeks applications for a full-time career Lecturer with Potential Security of Employment (similar to tenure-track) beginning July 1, 2017.
Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a PhD in Physics. The successful applicant will be a broadly trained physicist who is dedicated to undergraduate teaching and pedagogy, both at the upper and lower undergraduate levels, and is interested in belonging to a top physics department.
Duties and Responsibilities:
In addition to making significant contributions to lower and upper-division teaching (up to 6 quarter-courses per year), the Lecturer will engage in a combination of: curriculum development, advisement of undergraduate students, mentoring visiting and junior faculty, and participation in service activities. In addition to teaching, specific duties may include the development and implementation of new courses and curricula at the undergraduate level, as well as leadership roles in undergraduate activities and advising, community outreach activities and in improving instructional resources. It is expected that the Lecturer will be involved in program development, attend relevant professional meetings, and review programs. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Further information about physics at UCLA can be found at http://www.pa.ucla.edu.
The department is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through teaching. This position is part of the Department's vision to modernize the teaching of physics, and provide a resource for long-term sustainability. Applications received on or before June 6, 2017 will be given full consideration, however applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please refer to tracking number # JPF02865 in all correspondence.
Apply online via the UCLA Academic Recruit website: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/apply/JPF02865. Please submit a letter of interest outlining experiences and qualifications including teaching philosophy and physics interests and accomplishments, a curriculum vita and publication record, and arrange through this website to have 3-5 letters of recommendation submitted. For more information contact Laurie Ultan-Thomas, administrative analyst, at chair@physics.ucla.edu or 310-825-3440, or 475 Portola Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1547
More Information:https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/apply/JPF02865
Deadline: 2017-06-07
Region: North America
Job description:
The UCLA Department of Physics and Astronomy seeks applications for a full-time career Lecturer with Potential Security of Employment (similar to tenure-track) beginning July 1, 2017.
Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a PhD in Physics. The successful applicant will be a broadly trained physicist who is dedicated to undergraduate teaching and pedagogy, both at the upper and lower undergraduate levels, and is interested in belonging to a top physics department.
Duties and Responsibilities:
In addition to making significant contributions to lower and upper-division teaching (up to 6 quarter-courses per year), the Lecturer will engage in a combination of: curriculum development, advisement of undergraduate students, mentoring visiting and junior faculty, and participation in service activities. In addition to teaching, specific duties may include the development and implementation of new courses and curricula at the undergraduate level, as well as leadership roles in undergraduate activities and advising, community outreach activities and in improving instructional resources. It is expected that the Lecturer will be involved in program development, attend relevant professional meetings, and review programs. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Further information about physics at UCLA can be found at http://www.pa.ucla.edu.
The department is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through teaching. This position is part of the Department's vision to modernize the teaching of physics, and provide a resource for long-term sustainability. Applications received on or before June 6, 2017 will be given full consideration, however applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please refer to tracking number # JPF02865 in all correspondence.
Apply online via the UCLA Academic Recruit website: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/apply/JPF02865. Please submit a letter of interest outlining experiences and qualifications including teaching philosophy and physics interests and accomplishments, a curriculum vita and publication record, and arrange through this website to have 3-5 letters of recommendation submitted. For more information contact Laurie Ultan-Thomas, administrative analyst, at chair@physics.ucla.edu or 310-825-3440, or 475 Portola Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1547
More Information:https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/apply/JPF02865