Postdoc at Michigan State

Applications are invited for a post-doctoral researcher in Physics Education in CREATE4STEM and the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Michigan State University. The successful candidate for the current position will work to develop and refine instructional materials for a new calculus-based mechanics course taught around project-based inquiry, will collect data on student learning as well as faculty practice in the course, and will assist in the analysis of the collected data.

Responsibilities include working in coordination with physics and education faculty to:
* develop an integrated plan of course evaluation and innovation;
* identify specific learning goals that represent faculty-consensus;
* develop valid assessments of student learning in this course;
* participate in and supervise the development of instructional routines, materials, and practices for improving student learning in this course; and
* publish assessment tools and findings in Physics Education journals.
The candidate will collaborate with faculty, post-docs, and graduate students in Michigan State's CREATE4STEM Institute (http://www.create4stem.msu.edu/) and in the Physics Education Research Lab (http://www.create4stem.msu.edu/group/perl).

The appointment is initially for one year, with the possibility of a one year extension for a total of two years, based on performance and the availability of funding. The salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience. Appointment is contingent upon successfully completing a full background check.

Candidates are expected to hold a Ph.D. in STEM or STEM education. Candidates who hold a Ph.D. in physics, specifically in physics education is preferred. Additionally, candidates with curriculum development and project management experience, knowledge of mixed-methods research, and experience with computational modeling in the any programming language are highly preferred. Applicants should submit a CV, a statement of teaching philosophy and experiences, and a statement of research experience and interests to jobs.msu.edu (posting number 8794). In addition, applicants should arrange for three (3) letters of recommendation to be uploaded to the same posting.

Review of applications will begin on January 2, 2014 and will continue until the position is filled. Please inquire with Prof. Danny Caballero (caballero@pa.msu.edu) regarding status. The start date is negotiable but with a preference for May 2014 or sooner.

MSU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. MSU is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans, and persons with disabilities.

Open Rank at Rutgers

Learning Sciences and STEM - Tenure Track/Tenured Open Rank

The Graduate School of Education at Rutgers University is seeking to hire an outstanding scholar in the learning sciences with a research focus in one of the STEM fields. The GSE has a core group of faculty who work within the field of the learning sciences who are looking to broaden and expand this expertise. We are seeking a scholar who has demonstrated significant accomplishment via publications and funding and who will be able to establish an independent research agenda within a highly collaborative environment. Therefore, the position is open to individuals of all ranks, including assistant professors with an established record of accomplishment. We are seeking individuals who have deep understanding of design and have strong classroom-based research experience. The specific substantive area of interest is open. The successful candidate will be able to provide evidence of teaching ability and will be expected to teach courses for masters and doctoral level students, and may also teach occasional undergraduate courses. In addition, the candidate should provide evidence of having successful collaborations with students and with other colleagues within and/or across institutions. The candidate must have an earned doctorate in a relevant field. Our School and University are especially interested in applications from individuals who are members of groups that have been and still are underrepresented in university faculty positions.

The larger Rutgers University community offers exceptional opportunities for individuals in the learning sciences. Faculty in the GSE have formal relationships with departments in mathematics and the sciences (biology and physics). The Rutgers University Cognitive Science Program is one of the outstanding programs of its kind in the world.

The GSE offers both Ed.D. and Ph.D. in Education programs. The GSE is a member of the Carnegie Professional Educational Doctoral (CPED) network and is currently revising its doctoral program (Ed.D. and Ph.D.) offerings in light of trends occurring at both the local, national, and international levels. Please explore our website to learn more about the Graduate School of Education. The website has information about our faculty, students, programs, news, and events. The Faculty/Research tab on our Homepage contains links to our Centers and Institutes including the National Institute of Early Education Research; the Center for Effective School Practices; Center on Enhancing Early Learning Outcomes; Center for Literacy Development; the Rutgers Institute for Improving Student Achievement; and the Robert B. Davis Institute for Learning. Rutgers GSE and other partners constitute the Regional Educational Laboratory: Mid-Atlantic sponsored by the US DOE's Institute for Education Sciences.

Rutgers University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and a NSF ADVANCE Institution.

Apply electronically at learning.sciences.search@gse.rutgers.edu. Your application should include the following materials: (1) cover letter summarizing qualifications; (2) current curriculum vitae; (3) teaching and research statement; (4) at least one, but not more than three, published or unpublished papers; and (5) names, addresses, phone numbers and email addresses of three individuals who may be contacted as references. Submit these items as separate attachments preferably as PDF documents. Review of applications will start immediately, and will continue until the position is filled.

Subject to the availability of funding, the position begins September 2014.

Questions regarding this position should be emailed to Dr. Drew Gitomer, Learning Sciences Search Committee at drew.gitomer@gse.rutgers.edu.

Part-time replacement at Kalamazoo College

Part-Time Instructor or Adj. Asst. Prof. of Physics

January – June 2014

The Kalamazoo College Physics Department invites applications for a part-time leave replacement position at the instructor or assistant professor level, January to June, 2014. The position would be half to two-thirds time (20-30 hours/week) and would involve teaching physics at the introductory level in a team-taught, active learning environment. Our department employs an active-learning “flipped classroom” environment in which class and lab are combined and relatively little time is spent lecturing. The introductory physics courses are calculus based, and use the well-known textbook Physics – A Strategic Approach by Randall Knight. Minimum qualifications are a relevant master’s degree and significant teaching experience in undergraduate physics courses. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and command of the English language, will be excited about teaching physics to undergraduates, and will be familiar with and invested in the results of Physics Education Research. Compensation will depend on qualifications.

Kalamazoo College is a highly selective, nationally recognized liberal arts college of approximately 1400 motivated undergraduates offering an integrated undergraduate experience that weaves a traditional liberal arts curriculum into educational experiences in both domestic and international settings. The Physics Department typically enrolls about 100 students/year in its introductory physics course sequence and graduates about 10 majors each year, including some who pursue a 3/2 engineering program.

Send curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy and goals, summary data from teaching evaluations, and undergraduate and graduate transcripts (unofficial acceptable), to Peggy Cauchy, Office Manager, Department of Physics, Kalamazoo College, 1200 Academy Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49006-3295 or by email to cauchy@kzoo.edu. Your c.v. should include a phone number where you can be reached easily, and the names of three references, along with their phone numbers. For more information about the College, see our home page at www.kzoo.edu and the departmental homepage at www.kzoo.edu/physics/. Interviews for the position are in progress, and the position may be filled at any time. Kalamazoo College encourages candidates who will contribute to the cultural diversity of the College to apply and to identify themselves if they wish. Equal Opportunity Employer

Lecturer at Penn State Harrisburg

School of Science, Engineering and Technology
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Physics

Penn State Harrisburg, School of Science, Engineering and Technology invites applications for the full-time, non-tenure track position, Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Physics, effective Fall semester 2014.  The successful candidate is expected to teach a broad range of undergraduate courses/labs in Physics, Astronomy, and/or Earth Science.  In addition, all full-time faculty are expected to engage in scholarly activities, participate in University/College and professional service, assist with ABET accreditation processes, and advise undergraduate students.  The minimum qualification is a Ph.D. in Physics or a closely related discipline plus relevant experience.  Preference will be given to individuals who have demonstrated commitment to excellence in college teaching.  Information about the College can be found at www.hbg.psu.edu.
This is a fixed-term appointment with excellent opportunity for re-funding.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, three letters of reference, and a personal statement of teaching philosophy to Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Physics Search Committee, c/o Mrs. Dorothy J. Guy, Director of Human Resources, Penn State Harrisburg, Box: PER-41003, 777 W. Harrisburg Pike, Middletown, PA 17057-4898 or via e-mail at
HBG-HR@LISTS.PSU.EDU.  Review of applications will begin on November 25, 2013, and will continue until the position is filled. Employment will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and diversity of its workforce.

TT in Physics (Nuclear/Astrophysics) @ CSU San Diego

Campus:
San Diego

Job ID: VPAA 2014/15 - 27

Discipline:
Natural Sciences

Appointment Type:
Tenure-Track

Time Base:
Full-Time

Date Posted:
August 30, 2013

Closing Date:
Open until filled

Link to Apply Online:
http://affiliated.sdsu.edu/ColSci/physics.htm

Campus Employment Homepage:
http://jobs.sdsu.edu

Description:
SDSU
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Position in Nuclear/Astrophysics
VPAA 2014/15 - 27

The Physics Department at San Diego State University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in nuclear/astrophysics effective in fall of 2014. Candidates must demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels and be comfortable with all aspects of teaching our physics curriculum. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in physics or related field and postdoctoral experience. A strong record of scholarly publications is expected. The successful candidate is expected to pursue vigorously external funding to support his/her research with both undergraduate and graduate students. Candidates who wish to pursue interdisciplinary research efforts are also strongly encouraged to apply. The Department offers a bachelor’s and master’s degree in physics and a Ph.D. in computational science jointly with the Claremont Graduate University. Information on the Department and the Nuclear/astrophysics Program can be found at www.physics.sdsu.edu.

Applications should include 1) a curriculum vitae, 2) a statement of research and teaching interests including a description of future research plans and plans for obtaining extramural funding, 3) the names and addresses (including email addresses) of three references.

Applications should be sent to:

Prof. Fridolin Weber
Chair, Search Committee
San Diego State University
Physics Department
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, California 92182-1233

Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2013 and continue until the position is filled. Questions should be directed to Professor Fridolin Weber at fweber@mail.sdsu.edu.

SDSU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, or covered veteran status.

The person holding this position is considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

TT in Physics @ CSU San Fancisco

Campus:
San Francisco

Job ID: 28.13

Discipline:
Natural Sciences

Appointment Type:
Tenure-Track

Time Base:
Full-Time

Date Posted:
September 17, 2013

Closing Date:
November 15, 2013

Link to Apply Online:
https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/3222

Campus Employment Homepage:
http://www.sfsu.edu/~hrwww/Employment_HRMS/employment/jobs.html

Description:
TT Job Search #28.13
Assistant Professor, Experimental Physics
Department of Physics & Astronomy, San Francisco State University

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at San Francisco State University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in experimental physics to begin Fall 2014. The search is open to all fields of experimental physics. We seek candidates who will interact with other members of the department’s diverse research community, who lead active programs in laser physics, quantum optics, nanomaterials, and cryogenic detectors. Other department interests include theoretical particle physics, observational astronomy, and theoretical astrophysics.

The department offers Bachelor's and Master's degrees and is committed to excellence in both research and teaching. We seek candidates who are enthusiastic about mentoring students and who can involve students in their research. Faculty members with funded research programs typically teach two courses per semester. The salary is to be negotiated, commensurate with experience.

San Francisco State University, a member of the California State University system, serves a diverse student body of 29,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The University seeks to promote appreciation of scholarship, freedom, and human diversity through excellence in instruction and intellectual accomplishment. SFSU faculty are expected to be effective teachers and to demonstrate professional achievement and growth through research, scholarship, and/or creative work.

A Ph.D. in physics and at least one year of postdoctoral experience are required. Applications must be received by Friday, November 15, 2013. Applications must include curriculum vitae, a publication list, a research summary, and a statement of teaching experience and interests. Applications must be submitted electronically using the Academic Jobs Online web site
(https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/3222). Applicants must also arrange for three letters of reference to be sent separately (references also submit their letters electronically using the Academic Jobs Online web site). SFSU is an Equal Opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity and encourages applications from women, members of all ethnic groups, veterans, and people with disabilities.

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.