Showing posts with label engineering. Show all posts
Showing posts with label engineering. Show all posts

Monday, November 25, 2013

FT Physics/Engineering, Kishwaukee College, IL

http://www.Click2Apply.net/hqgkyqh

Physics/Engineering Faculty

Math, Science, and Business Division

Reports to:

Steven Squier

Description/Responsibilities:

JOB SUMMARY:
The instructor will have the opportunity to teach a variety of general education physics (algebra and calculus-based) and sophomore-level engineering courses to both science and non-science majors, including associated laboratory sections. The successful candidate should be able to work with students from a wide range of academic preparedness and collaborate with other faculty in professional activities. The normal teaching load is 17 contact hours (3-4 courses) per semester, which will include some evening classes. Candidates must exhibit an effective teaching style that supports a diverse student body.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Actively supporting course and program assessment
• Contributing to departmental, campus and college efforts to ensure student success
• Promote the philosophy, mission, and vision of Kishwaukee College
• Provide engaging, enthusiastic, and student-centered teaching to community college students
• Establish a professional classroom atmosphere that encourages mutual respect and civil engagement
• Contribute to a collegial, collaborative, and positive attitude to the college campus
• Understand and convey the essentials of the course discipline that students should master
• Maintain high academic standards while demonstrating equitability and fairness
• Work successfully and productively in a team environment with full time faculty
• Perform the necessary duties of an instructor to ensure quality instruction
- Establish productive and supportive communication with students
- Prepare the course syllabus following the college-approved format and course content
- Be organized and conduct classes in accordance with the published class schedule
- Evaluate student progress through regularly scheduled assessments/exams
- Promptly return graded work to students and maintain student grade records
- Maintain a required office schedule
•Participate in professional development activities
•Assist in curriculum development as necessary
•Advise students as appropriate

Qualifications:

CORE COMPETENCIES:
The instructor will demonstrate a commitment to education and a willingness to teach a broad range of both physics and engineering courses (including Statics, Dynamics, Strength of Materials, and Circuit Analysis) in the College’s general education and engineering transfer programs. This full-time faculty member is also responsible for preparing and delivering instruction for 21st century learners and assessing student learning outcomes as appropriate to ensure academic quality. The candidate will be an engaged learning facilitator/instructor who will utilize a range of teaching and learning strategies to foster active learning and student success, which contributes to the fulfillment of the College's strategic goals. The instructor is expected to participate in activities or on committees that contribute to success of students.
REQUIRED QUALIFCIATIONS:
Master's Degree in Physics or Engineering or a related field. Demonstration of a commitment to community college goals and philosophy. Must communicate effectively in spoken and written English.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in the complementary field (Physics or Engineering) highly desirable, along with a strong mathematical background. Community college teaching experience preferred. Prior experience in development of curricula in physics and/or engineering at the community college level is strongly recommended. Background or industrial experience in practical aspects of engineering, while not requires, is also strongly recommended. Applicants should be willing to teach using alternative delivery methods.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Sufficient content knowledge within the teaching discipline to effectively teach students what they must learn.
WORKLOAD SUMMARY:
Ability to stand and lecture for extended periods of time.

Application Process:

Please submit in a complete package, the application form (available online in .PDF or Word format), cover letter addressing the skills listed above, current resume, copies of transcripts and certifications, and submit contact information for three (3) professional references:
openjob@kishwaukeecollege.edu
Human Resources
Kishwaukee College
21193 Malta Road
Malta, IL 60150
Fax: 815-825-2091
Application forms are available in the Business Office or download from the College website. (available in PDF or Word format)
If you have specific questions about the position, please email Steven Squier, or call 815-825-2086
If you are a qualified applicant with a disability needing reasonable accommodations to ensure an equal opportunity in applying for this position, please contact John Acardo, at 815-825-2086, ext. 2200, or TTY at 815-825-9106. Reasonable and timely accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act will be made upon documented request by the employee.
Kishwaukee College celebrates, values, and affirms a diverse workforce and enthusiastically encourages persons from diverse groups to apply.

Thursday, November 7, 2013

FT in Engineering Physics, Southern Illinois U Edwardsville


Qualifications
This position requires a master’s degree in physics or engineering. Previous teaching experience in the subject matter and a Ph.D. degree in physics or in engineering is preferred. The candidate is expected to have excellent communication skills, possess the ability to work effectively with the teachers of engineering fundamental courses such as statistics, dynamics, and circuits.

Terms of Appointment
Full-time, academic non-tenure, (twelve-month) appointment January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014 with possibility of renewal.

Source of Funds
State
Salary
Commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits package included.

Application Process

Submit a letter of interest, resume, transcript and references to:
Theresa Wasylenko
SIUE School of Engineering
Campus Box 1804
Edwardsville, IL 62026-1804

Electronic can be sent to twasyla@siue.edu.

Application Deadline Review of applications to begin on December 2, 2013 and will continue until position is filled.

Friday, October 11, 2013

TT/T/Prof at Borough of Manhattan CC

https://home.cunyfirst.cuny.edu/psp/cnyepprd/GUEST/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.G BL?FolderPath=PORTAL_ROOT_OBJECT.HC_HRS_CE_GBL2&IsFolder=false&IgnoreParamT empl=FolderPath%2cIsFolder 
FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Performs teaching, research and guidance duties in area(s) of expertise. Shares responsibility for committee and department assignments including administrative, supervisory, and other functions.

Teaches all levels of courses in physics, astronomy, and engineering. Participates in departmental and college activities such as curriculum development, grant writing, assessment, faculty development, and mentoring of student projects. Productive scholarship expected. Evening/weekend schedule may be required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Ph.D. degree in Physics required. Also required are the ability to teach successfully, demonstrated scholarship or achievement, and ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution.

For Associate Professor and Professor, the candidate must have a record of significant achievement in the field. College teaching experience required; experience with instructional technology an asset.

COMPENSATION

Assistant Professor: $42,873 - $74,133
Associate Professor: $55,602 - $88,418
Professor: $68,803 - $106,071

HOW TO APPLY

Access CUNYfirst portal. 

Monday, September 16, 2013

TT at Texas Lutheran

TEXAS LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY
1000 West Court Street, Seguin, TX 78155
Position Announcement
TENURE-TRACK POSITION IN DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS
Texas Lutheran University invites applications for a tenure-track, full-time position in the Department of Physics to begin August 2014. Requirements for the position include:

* Ph.D. in engineering, physics, or an applied physics sub-discipline
* Expertise in engineering (either by degree or work in national labs/industry)
* Strong commitment to excellence and innovation in teaching and advising undergraduate students
* Ability to teach effectively at all levels in the undergraduate pre-engineering and physics classroom and laboratory
* Commitment to mentor students in undergraduate research
* Commitment to university/community service, outreach, and continued professional development
* Understanding the role of a professor at a small, liberal arts, undergraduate institution
* Commitment to attracting and developing students from traditionally under-represented groups
* Ability to contribute expertise to the institution’s general education curriculum, honors program, and/or interdisciplinary programs
* Affirmation of the mission of Texas Lutheran University, a nationally recognized university of the liberal arts, sciences, and professional students in the Lutheran (ELCA) tradition.

The Department of Physics offers a B.S. and a B.A. in physics and a B.A. in applied science as part of a 3/2 engineering program. The majority of the department’s graduates will continue post-graduate education in an applied physics or engineering discipline. The department has over 50 physics and pre-engineering students and has grown by an order of magnitude in the last decade. The individual who joins us will primarily teach our engineering courses. This person will have the opportunity to contribute substantially to the direction and quality of the department, especially in the pre-engineering program, including curriculum enhancement. Information about the department and its curriculum is available at www.tlu.edu/physics.

The rank and tenure timeline will be commensurate with experience and demonstrated ability. Salary is competitive; benefits are excellent. Texas Lutheran University is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. The ELCA’s 26 colleges and university value and practice academic freedom and prepare women and men for lives of leadership and service in a diverse world. Texas Lutheran University is a Hispanic Serving Institution. For more information, consult our website at www.tlu.edu.

Please submit a letter of application addressing the above criteria, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, a statement of your plan for undergraduate research, and five professional references (names, addresses, e-mail, and telephone numbers). Also arrange for three confidential letters of reference to be submitted separately. While electronic submissions are preferred, paper submissions will be accepted. Please send your submissions to

Shawn Hilbert, Ph.D.
Chair, Department of Physics
Texas Lutheran University, 1000 W Court Street, Seguin, TX, 78155
Phone: (830) 372-6433 Email: physicssearch@tlu.edu

Review of applications will begin in October and continue until the position is filled. Texas Lutheran University has been recognized as a “Great College to Work For” by the Chronicle of Higher Education and also is on the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll. The University is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and also is subject to the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA). As part of a serious commitment to diversity in its faculty, Texas Lutheran University encourages applications from women and minorities.

Friday, September 6, 2013

TT at King's College, PA

King’s College seeks an Assistant Professor of Physics.  This tenure track position begins fall 2014 and will be responsible for teaching introductory and advanced physics courses and will occasionally teach general education courses as a part of the College’s core curriculum.  Interested candidates should be committed to teaching at an institution where the liberal arts are emphasized, be prepared to develop a research program suitable for the inclusion of undergraduate science majors and be committed to growing our new Physics major and 3+2 Engineering program. A Ph.D. in a related discipline is required by fall 2014; prior postdoctoral or college teaching experience is beneficial.
Send a letter of application, CV, statement of teaching philosophy, a summary of research interests involving undergraduates, academic transcripts, and three reference letters to Physics Search Committee, Academic Affairs Office, King’s College, 133 N. River St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711.  No electronic applications will be accepted.  Only complete applications will be reviewed.  The position is open until filled; evaluation of candidates will begin December 16, 2013.

Monday, September 2, 2013

Instructional Support Specialist, SUNY Stony Brook

Position ID:SBU-Department of Mechanical Engineering-LABTECH [#3063, WC-S-8117/13/09-S]
Position Title: Instructional Support Specialist
Position Type:Non tenure-track faculty
Position Location:Stony Brook, New York 11794-2300, United States [map]
Subject Area: Civil and Environmental Engineering
Appl Deadline:2013/09/30 (posted 2013/09/01, updated 2013/08/30, listed until 2013/09/30)
Position Description:  Apply    

Descriptive Title: Instructional Support Specialist REF#: WC-S-8117/13/09-S
Department: Mechanical Engineering
State Line#: 21216
Grade: SL-4
Campus: Stony Brook West Campus/HSC
Salary: $46, 000 - $60, 000
Required Qualifications:
Master's Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics or other related fields. In lieu of the Master's Degree, a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics or other related fields and two years of directly related full-time experience may be considered. Three years of full-time experience conducting materials or geotechnical evaluations. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to design and plan experiments and assist faculty in conducting laboratory activities. Ability to advise students on the use of equipment and materials in laboratory settings. Ability to maintain sophisticated equipment in an Engineering laboratory. Ability to provide assistance in the development of recommendations for laboratory improvements. Excellent computer skills on both hardware and software.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working with undergraduate students. Experience in a laboratory environment with some oversight of safety and materials testing experience. Professional Engineering License.

Brief Description of Duties:
The Instructional Support Specialist will oversee and manage instructional laboratories in the Civil Engineering Program, as well as assist in teaching lab courses. The incumbent will be responsible for maintaining equipment in the civil engineering laboratories, supporting courses, supporting senior design projects, faculty research projects, and assisting with other lab courses as needed. The selected candidate will:
� Design and plan experiments and assist faculty in conducting laboratory activities. Make sure that lab equipment works properly and that necessary materials and supplies are prepared. Provide support to students during lab sessions.
� Maintain the sophisticated and critical equipment in the CE laboratories. Make sure that all the equipment in the laboratories are in working condition. Develop recommendations for laboratory improvements.
� Help students with their course projects. Teach students how to operate laboratory equipment for their projects. Operate laboratory equipment for students when necessary. Monitor students while they work with laboratory equipment for safety.
� Assist faculty and students with their research projects. Design and build research devices based on specifications from faculty and students. For example, assisting students with their senior design projects, including but not limited to, concrete canoe and steel bridge activities.
� Developing, implementing and maintaining safety standards, safety policies and controls for the laboratories.
� Other duties as assigned as appropriate to rank and department mission.

Special Notes: This is a full time appointment. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Internal and external search to occur simultaneously.

For additional information please visit, http://me.eng.sunysb.edu/civil.
The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation.

Application Material Required:
Submit the following items online at this website:
  • Cover Letter
  • Curriculum Vitae
And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:
 
Department of Mechanical Engineering
109 Light Engineering
Stony Brook, NY 11794-2300

TT at Univ of Tulsa, OK

The Department of Physics and Engineering Physics invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Physics or related area, postdoctoral experience, and be dedicated to excellence in both teaching and research. Preference will be for an individual with research interests in computational and/or theoretical physics in areas applicable to engineering physics.  The University of Tulsa is a privately endowed doctoral granting university of approximately 4,500 students located in a metropolitan population of 960,000.  The department, consisting of eight faculty, offers baccalaureate and master’s degrees in Physics and Engineering Physics and a doctoral degree in Physics. Candidates should electronically send a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, and a research plan (including funding history, if applicable), together with the names and addresses of at least three references to Dr. George P. Miller (gpmiller@utulsa.edu). Screening of the candidates will begin September 1st and will continue until the position is filled. The University of Tulsa is an EEO/AA employer.

Thursday, August 29, 2013

TT, Eastern Nazarene College, Quincy MA


Eastern Nazarene College invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Physics and Engineering beginning in academic year 2014-2015. Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate teaching excellence and a desire and vision for serving in a dynamic physics/engineering program within the context of an urban Christian liberal arts institution.

The Physics and Engineering Department at Eastern Nazarene College demands rigorous academic work, a serious attitude about academics and individual goals, and a commitment to excellence. The department offers bachelor’s degrees in physics, electrical engineering, computer engineering, general engineering and engineering studies and has a long tradition of excellence in education. Students leave our programs well prepared for the workplace and graduate studies. Over the years, the high caliber of the education from the Physics and Engineering Department has earned the respect of employers and graduate schools alike. Our faculty is highly rated on their commitment to teaching excellence and their dedication to mentoring students in groundbreaking research. Students are also given an opportunity to do research towards developing innovative solutions to social justice problems.


POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
  1. Teach undergraduate students various Physics/Engineering courses such as General Physics, Modern Physics, Dynamics, and Quantum Theory. Specific course assignments will depend on the candidate's qualifications
  2. Serve as a student academic advisor and serve on campus shared-governance committees
  3. Introduce students to research opportunities in Physics/Engineering field
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
  1. A Ph.D. in Physics is preferred
  2. Demonstrated expertise in experimental or applied physics
  3. Research and emphasis in an area that is accessible to undergraduate students
  4. Demonstrated campus and community involvement preferred
  5. Demonstrated ability to integrate faith and learning in the classroom
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Until Filled

START DATE:
August 2014

Applicants may make application by submitting their Curriculum Vitae along with a cover letter, proposed research, philosophy of education within a Christian context, and a personal statement of faith.

Address:
Fran Wright
Human Resources
Eastern Nazarene College, 23 E. Elm Avenue, Quincy, MA 02170

Email:
hr-dir@enc.edu

Fax:
617-745-3899

Eastern Nazarene College, a four-year, liberal arts, residential college of the Church of the Nazarene, located on Boston's South Shore, seeks qualified persons to join a multi-cultural community to fill faculty and staff positions. ENC encourages women and minorities to apply. Applicants should be committed Christians and active in a local church. Preference in hiring is given to those with Wesleyan convictions and background, though qualified applicants from other Christian traditions will be considered as well.

Thursday, August 22, 2013

TT at Illinois College

Illinois College invites applications for four tenure-track positions, one visiting position, and one librarian. We are a dynamic liberal arts college located on a historic campus in Jacksonville, Illinois. Faculty are committed to excellence in teaching and scholarship.

Physics: a tenure-track position in physics and the 3-2 engineering program, to begin fall 2014.

Illinois College is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications by underrepresented minorities and women. For more information, see http://www.ic.edu/employment.

Wednesday, August 14, 2013

TT at Mount Holyoke

The Mount Holyoke College Physics Department (http://www.mtholyoke.edu/acad/physics) invites applications for a tenure-track position to begin Fall 2014.  We seek a physicist with a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and to the development of a vigorous, on-campus, externally-funded research program involving undergraduates.  Preference may be given to applicants with experimental research programs and those with research interests in the broad area of mechanics including such interdisciplinary areas as biophysics, materials science, or robotics.  The ideal candidate will be able to contribute to our growing engineering curriculum. Excellent facilities and technical support for research are available on campus, as well as access to a state of the art clean room at nearby University of Massachusetts.  A well established candidate could be considered at the Associate Professor level.  To apply, submit materials at http://jobsearch.mtholyoke.edu, including a cover letter addressing interest in Mount Holyoke, a CV, a statement of teaching experience with emphasis on approaches to teaching at a small liberal arts college, a research plan involving undergraduates, and email contact information for three references.  Applicants should address relevant background experience and proposed strategies for mentoring members of a diverse student body in their materials.  A doctorate (anticipated or completed) in physics or a related field is required.  For further information please contact Prof. Mark A. Peterson, Department of Physics at mpeterso@mtholyoke.edu. Review of applications will begin October 18, and will continue until the position is filled. Mount Holyoke is an undergraduate liberal arts college for women with 2,300 students and 220 faculty members, over half of whom are women and one-fifth of whom are persons of color. With a long history of strong science programs and vigorous student-faculty research, the College is located about 80 miles west of Boston in the Connecticut River valley and is a member of the Five College Consortium consisting of Amherst, Hampshire, Mount Holyoke, and Smith Colleges and the University of Massachusetts Amherst through which the campuses share courses, faculty members, and many academic programs. The College is committed to fostering multicultural diversity and awareness in its faculty, staff, and student body and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and persons of color are especially encouraged to apply.

Thursday, August 8, 2013

FT in Physics/Engineering at Northern Essex CC, MA

Northern Essex Community College serves more than 15,000 students each semester on two campuses located in the beautiful, historic Merrimack Valley region of northeast Massachusetts. Our suburban Haverhill campus sits on 106 acres near Kenoza Lake and features a new Technology Center and an award-winning Student One-Stop Center. Our urban Lawrence campus occupies a 68,000 square foot facility in the heart of downtown, where we are building a new Health Technologies Center, and now includes additional leased space at Riverwalk Properties. Both campuses are a short drive to Boston and to the beaches and state parks along the coast.
NECC has been building an organizational culture that prizes initiative and innovation, and seeks to identify and develop the strengths in students, faculty, staff, and programs in order to grow and improve. We are also committed to using evidence to guide our planning and decision-making. These values are reflected in our recent work using Appreciative Inquiry to develop a three-year strategic plan for the college, and in our investment in Process Management, the use of quality tools to continually improve programs and services for our students and community.
We are also committed to the recruitment and retention of a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We are an affiliate of the National Coalition Building Institute, and our Lawrence campus is the only college in New England designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution by the U.S. Department of Education. We have significantly increased the diversity of our faculty over the last five years, and are one of four Massachusetts colleges participating in the national Achieving the Dream initiative, which aims to improve success for low-income students and students of color at community colleges.

Job Description:
FULL-TIME FACULTY POSITION IN PHYSICS/ENGINEERING: (Department of Natural Science, Division of Foundational Studies and Liberal Arts & Sciences) Haverhill Campus (MCCC/MTA Unit Position) Anticipated Start Date: January, 2014. Position contingent on available funding.
Teach courses (and laboratory sections as appropriate) in physical science, algebra and calculus based physics and/or mechanical engineering, introduction to engineering utilizing MATLAB & AutoCAD, as needed.
Participate in curriculum development (including online/hybrid courses) implementation, and assessment of programs. Maintain office hours and advise students. Participate in college service activities.
Requirements:
Master's Degree in physics, mechanical or civil engineering, or related field and college level teaching experience required. Must have the ability to teach within, and contribute positively to, a diverse, multi-ethnic, multi-cultural student population and campus environment required; demonstrated sensitivity to and high expectations of academically disadvantaged students required; knowledge of pedagogy of science and/or engineering learning required. The applicant must possess good interpersonal skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to demonstrate his/her ability and willingness to be involved in curriculum design and professional development in the area of science and/or engineering instruction. The applicant should be experienced with the use of technology in the classroom and have experience with multiple forms of course delivery.
PREFERENCES:
Experience with a structured computer programming language such as MATLAB or C/C++. Community College teaching experience, Bicultural/Bilingual (Spanish and English), and experience with Solid Works desirable.
Application Instructions:
To be considered for this position we must receive the following:
* Cover letter
* Resume
* Graduate Transcript(s)
* References
Salary:Anticipated starting salary range is $42,921.00 - $65,000.00 per academic year with complete fringe benefit package. Actual salary will be determined in accordance with classification determination of MCCC/MTA salary schedule commensurate with education and experience.
Deadline Date: September 15, 2013

POST# 32654
NECC is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer
Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply




http://necc.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=41621

Friday, June 28, 2013

TT at Atlanta Metropolitan State College

Atlanta Metropolitan State College, a four-year degree-granting institution of the University System of Georgia, is accepting applications for an Assistant Professor of Physics and Engineering. Atlanta Metropolitan State College currently serves 3000 commuting students on a beautifully landscaped campus, which is located 10 minutes south of downtown Atlanta, and 15 minutes north of the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

This is a full-time, tenure track, ten-month faculty position, which reports to the Dean of the Division of Science Mathematics and Health Professions. Applicants should display an interest in promoting the development of the science program, which includes undergraduate research initiatives. The applicant must have a history of effective teaching at the collegiate level and possess knowledge of current trends in science education and educational technologies (e.g. Web-based and/or Web-enhanced instruction). The position also requires serving on division and college committees, assisting in the development and improvement of the science curriculum, and advising students.

A Doctorate degree with eighteen graduate semester hours (thirty-quarter hours) in Engineering and/or Physics is required. Preference will be given to applicants with expertise and experience in on-line instruction and/or certification in a related field. The successful candidate will have experience providing instruction to students from diverse backgrounds, while effectively collaborating and cooperating with other members of the faculty, staff and administration.

Monday through Friday 8:30 am until 5:15 pm some weekends and evenings may be required.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until filled. The anticipated employment date is August 12, 2013. Interested persons should submit (1) a letter of application, including a statement of the applicant's philosophy of education; (2) copies of all college transcripts (candidates selected for interview will be required to provide official copies of all college transcripts); (3) a detailed vita or resume; and (4) the names, current addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references. A criminal background check is required. Incomplete application packets, emails and faxes will not be acceptable. For additional information about the position visit our website at www.atlm.edu.

The salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. The University System of Georgia offers an excellent benefits package, including sick leave accruals, paid holidays, life and health insurance, and retirement plans.

Application Information
Contact: Geri Sheats
Office of Human Resources
Atlanta Metropolitan State College
Phone: 404/756/4047
Fax: 404/756/4777
Online App. Form: https://jobs.atlm.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/Welcome_css.jsp

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

1-year Engineering/Physics Faculty, Harper College, Palatine IL

Job Description: One-year, full-time, non-tenure track position in the Engineering and physics programs. Preferred candidates will demonstrate enthusiasm for teaching and strong knowledge of engineering mechanics (statics, dynamics and mechanics of materials) and introductory physics for engineering students.

Duties of Position: Maintains highest possible standards of classroom instruction. Applies innovative teaching and learning pedagogues; uses teaching and laboratory software programs as part of instruction; demonstrates understanding of unique needs of engineering transfer students.

Education Requirements: Master's degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering, Engineering Mechanics or Engineering Physics; PhD preferred

Experience Requirements: Post secondary teaching experience is required. Two years of community college teaching experience is preferred. Teaching responsibilities beyond those typical of a teaching assistant are preferred.

Special Requirements: A file is not complete until the following materials are submitted directly to the online application:
Completed Application
Cover letter
CV/Resume (Does not substitute for completed application) ** A one page single-spaced statement of your teaching philosophy. In your teaching philosophy, please include how you approach classroom management, how you assess students, and how you use instructional technology.
** Attach this statement under "Contribution Statement/Teaching Philosophy" **

Please attach all documents directly to your application. If you have difficulty attaching documents, you may send documents via email to jobs@harpercollege.edu or hard-copy to the HR/Recruitment Office , Harper College, 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine, IL 60067 ***

Applications are accepted until the position is filled though priority will be given to applications received on or before June 24, 2013.
Official transcripts required upon hire.
Employment is contingent upon Criminal Background Check. Employment Sponsorship is not available

All applicants must apply online; please visit jobs.harpercollege or use the direct posting link in the 'Application Information' section below.

Contact: Harper College, Phone: 847-925-6430
Online App. Form:  jobs.harpercollege.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=175281

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

HS teacher at Tsinghua International School


Tsinghua International School

JOB DESCRIPTION - SCIENCE TEACHER

Tsinghua International School, located on the campus of Tsinghua University, is a grade 1-12 school with approximately 370 students providing a unique educational experience.  The school utilizes a progressive/inquiry based, American approach to instruction coupled with a decidedly Eastern influence.
Position Description
We are seeking a certified Physics teacher who understands and utilizes an Inquiry Based approach to teaching Science.  This individual must be willing to work cooperatively with other staff members as well as parents.  The instructor will teach a high school Physics class, two Grade 8 Physical Science classes and will develop a robotics program at the middle school level while teaching a STEM related Robotics elective course in the high school. While most responsibilities are delineated below the individual must be flexible and willing to lend a hand when and where needed.

Responsibilities
Provide a nurturing, caring and supportive environment for students.
Utilize inquiry methods of instructions at least 75% of the time while focusing instruction on the new Common Core Science Standards.
Teach a high school Physics elective course.  Students taking this course have completed a ninth grade inquiry based First Physics course.
Teach a middle school Grade 8 Physical Science course using the inquiry, hands on CPO science books and equipment/materials.
Teach a high school level LEGO robotics program with the involvement of other staff members.
Develop and work with Middle School students on a LEGO Robotics program that will be embedded in their course work and continued as an after school program.  The middle school component will also involve communication and planning with a middle school near Pittsburgh, PA.
Write and implement units of instruction that involve the Understanding by Design (backward design) format.
Reinforce Literacy and Mathematics skills while teaching science concepts.
Work with the ESL students within the regular class while maintaining an English only classroom and collaborating with the ESL teacher.
Maintain a strong positive and informative relationship with parents.
Prepare for and participate in all parent conferences.
Lead an after school robotics club for middle school students.
Participate actively in staff meetings and accreditation committee meetings some of which are held after school.
Actively engage in professional development during school sessions as well as during the normal school day.
Occasionally cover a class for a colleague.
Participate and/or lead school special events that may occur in the evenings and/or weekends.
Participate in the Science Fair and provide guidance to students as they prepare Science Fair projects.
Coordinate instruction with other departments when possible.
Qualifications
Native-level English Fluency
Bachelor’s degree in Physics or Mechanical Engineering
State or Provincial Certification as a Physics Teacher., generally an MED.
Minimum of two years teaching experience at the high school or middle school level.
Experience working in an Inquiry Based Science environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Salary and Benefits

Annual salary based on experience and ranges between $30,000 and $48,000 with an additional $600 for a Master's Degree.
$560 per month toward housing; $721 the second year.
$3,200 toward Health Insurance.
$80 per month added in to cover part of the taxes taken.
A flight to Beijing. Teachers are picked up at the Beijing airport by our staff and transported to the dorm where they may stay for up to 3 weeks without charge while looking for an apartment.
A flight home after school ends in June and after completing the terms of the contract.
School pays for the work visa and Heath Check.  The Health Check takes place in Beijing after arrival.
The school will provide an orientation to the school and Beijing for new employees.  The orientation will include assistance in finding a suitable apartment.
To Apply:

Please complete the online application form and submit your resume at http://www.aied-edu.org/career/GEI.html.

Please visit us at http://aied-edu.org/career/ for more job openings.

Thursday, April 25, 2013

TT Engineering/Physics at Roane State CC, TN

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
  • Teach College level Physics, both calculus-based & trig-based; prep & teach labs;
  • Teach engineering statics and dynamics;
  • Advise students;
  • Serve on College committees;
  • Teaching evening classes and possible dual enrollment General Physics.
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • M.S. Engineering or Physics, PhD preferred;
  • Depending on degree, sufficient hours to teach either physics and/or engineering;
  • Previous higher education experience;
  • Collegial attitude and good communication skills.
Online App. Form: https://jobs.tbr.edu

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

VAP at University of Findlay, OH

The Department of Physical Sciences at The University of Findlay, a liberal arts institution, invites applications for a visiting professor faculty position for the 2013-2014 academic year. Currently, physics at UF is a non-degree, service area program. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Physics, Biophysics, Astronomy, Engineering or closely-related area. Preference will be given to those with enthusiasm and experience in undergraduate teaching.  Responsibilities would include teaching of general physics and introductory astronomy courses, managing UF’s planetarium, and participating in curriculum development for a proposed materials science major. Supervision of undergraduate research is an expectation but not a requirement. Submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, transcripts, and three letters of reference to Jeffrey L. Frye, Ph.D., Interim Dean of the College of Sciences, The University of Findlay, Attn: Physics Search Committee, 1000 North Main Street, Findlay, OH 45840 or send materials by email to Baier@findlay.edu. Review of applications starts May 7th, 2013.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

High School Physics & Engineering Instructor, University of Florida

Job Description:

This is a full-time, 10-month instructional position that reports to the K-12 Principal of P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School. Responsibilities and expectations for a High School Physics & Engineering Instructor at P.K. Yonge are as follows:
•Direct teaching of assigned students
•Monitoring learning progress of all students in the assigned grade level
•Administering and analyzing formative assessments to monitor student progress and plan instructional shifts to increase achievement and success for all students
•Effective and innovative uses of technology to support teaching, learning, and collaboration
•Regular parent communication (electronically, face-to-face, and conferences)
•Active participation in teacher inquiry to support continuous program improvement
•Commitment to continuous professional learning and regular reflection on effectiveness of teaching practice and implemented curriculum for all students.

Minimum Requirements:

(1) a degree in science education (graduate degree preferred); (2) Florida High School Physics teaching certification; (3) 3+ years of high school science teaching experience (preferred); (4) engineering industry experience (preferred); (5) excellent oral and written communication skills; and (6) demonstrated commitment to diversity and effective strategies for motivating and teaching students with differing abilities from a variety of backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications:

Graduate degree, 3+ years of high school science teaching experience, engineering industry experience. The ideal candidate would have high school physics teaching experience as well as training and teaching experience in Project Lead the Way Gateway to Technology, Pathways to Engineering, and/or high school engineering curriculums. P.K. Yonge has a large and active FIRST Robotics Team that will need a new faculty sponsor. P.K. Yonge Instructors are expected to leverage technology to support student learning and facilitate collaboration and communication. As a faculty member of a developmental research school, PKY teachers partner with university researchers and PKY teaching colleagues to design and test innovations in response to contemporary educational challenges. As a teacher in a laboratory school, interested candidates should be comfortable with both scheduled and unscheduled observers and visitors. Candidates should also have an interest in teacher education.
Health Assessment Required: No

Special instructions to applicants:

Applicants must submit the following documents: Curriculum Vitae or Resume, Cover Letter, Florida Professional Educator’s Certificate or Eligibility Letter and three (3) letters of recommendation.

This is a time-limited position.

https://jobs.ufl.edu/postings/40330