TT or T at Winona State

Winona State is looking for a physics assistant/associate professor. This tenure-track position requires at least 1 year of 9-12 teaching experience. The faculty member will be highly involved in training future elementary and secondary teachers. The department values effective teaching and PER friendly.

Teach the Science Methods class(es) for secondary science pre-service teaching majors and assess the effectiveness of these courses as well as the science teacher preparation programs at WSU.

Participate in the teaching of Investigative Science I; an inquiry-based, interdisciplinary science-content class designed for pre-service elementary teaching majors.

Teach and develop undergraduate physics courses for both the Physics major and General Education.

Develop, conduct, and supervise projects and research activities with undergraduates.

Advise and mentor physics majors.

Maintain scholarly activities and professional development appropriate for tenure-track position.

Provide service to the college, university, and community that is commensurate with expertise.

Contribute to student growth and development.

Assist in recruiting students to the university and to the physics department.

Contribute to accreditation (presently including NCATE and the state Board of Teaching) related to science education programs. 

Additional details here: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/winona/default.cfm?action=viewJob&jobID=721131

Academic advisor, U Montana Missoula

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Academic Advisor II, Department of Physics and Astronomy

Tracking Code

796-254

Job Description

Position Number                     New
Department:                             Department of Physics and Astronomy
Closing Date:                           Screening begins September 12, 2013; Applications received after 9/11 may be considered
Work Schedule:                       Full-time, 12 months/year, 1.0 FTE
Minimum Entry Rate:              $12.871/hr-$13.745/hr
Union Affiliation:                     MPEA
Probationary Period:               Six months minimum
Benefits Include:                     Insurance package, mandatory retirement plan, partial tuition waiver, professional development/wellness program

The Department of Physics and Astronomy is a thriving, undergraduate-only department that is dedicated to providing an excellent education for our undergraduate majors and conducting exciting research on ongoing projects in space physics, exoplanet discovery, plasma physics and atomic physics.  We provide a sound, complete, and modern education for our undergraduate majors with an emphasis on undergraduate involvement in research and sufficient preparation for either a career in a technical field or admission to graduate school.  We also provide quality instruction in physics and in astronomy to undergraduate and graduate non-majors and we provide technical expertise in physics, astronomy, and in computational methods to the University, the community, and the state.  To achieve all of this we rely on award-winning faculty and staff who are dedicated to quality teaching, committed to research and scholarly activity, and engaged in service to the University and the community.

This position will have two distinct roles: (1) to oversee and coordinate undergraduate academic advising activities for physics and pre-engineering majors and (2) to coordinate, implement, and enhance the Department of Physics and Astronomy’s interaction and public persona with current and future undergraduate students.  This is a complex position requiring familiarity with academic requirements for Physics academic options, Pre-engineering requirements, and transfer options to engineering schools, University of Montana general education requirements, as well as special programs such as Global Leadership Initiative and Four Bear. Responsibilities will include: advising students on selecting and scheduling classes; helping students develop individualized plans for graduation; organizing and conducting orientations for new students; evaluating transcripts of transfer students; helping to select undergraduate students for scholarships and awards; communicating with undergraduate students about opportunities for Research Experiences for Undergraduates, internships, jobs, and important deadlines; linking students with appropriate faculty mentors; reviewing and approving graduation applications; shepherding a Physics and Astronomy Facebook page directed at current and potential undergraduates; managing outreach and recruitment programs throughout the state; and handling associated administrative travel and student hiring coordination.  This position will organize fundraising events for the department while being the primary alumni contact for the department; will supervise undergraduate students and volunteers for departmental related events; will be the primary contact for student hiring and payroll paperwork as well as longitudinal student tracking using a database.  Additional responsibilities for this position include coordinating with all faculty and staff for recruitment and fundraising opportunities, facility scheduling for the Society of Physics Students, DSS students, and make-up exams and will act as a backup for the administrative associate for the department.  The Academic Advisor II/Recruitment and Retention Specialist will need to show a great deal of initiative and independence.  It will be their responsibility to develop, implement, and evaluate the undergraduate-advising program, which involves many different components, and to initiate recruitment and retention programs.  This person will need to be a self-starter and an independent problem solver.

This position requires incumbent to develop working knowledge of UM policies and procedures relating to course registration and graduation requirements; working knowledge of university catalog, resources and general education requirements; working knowledge of current advising practices and FERPA regulations.

Required Skills

• Professional communication and interpersonal skills, as the successful applicant must be able to work effectively with a wide variety of people, including undergraduate students, administrators, staff, and faculty
• Excellent computer skills that include a working knowledge (or the ability to learn): Banner, management of email distribution lists, Excel and Word
• Excellent written communication and organizational skills
• Ability to set priorities while under pressure and provide attention to detail and accurate record keeping
• Familiarity with or the ability to learn the academic requirements of the Department of Physics and Astronomy and the University of Montana general education requirements
• Ability to learn and understand the Americans with Disability Act and common learning disabilities and accommodations
• Understanding of how the curriculum is organized, how it may be changed, and its goals in order for students to be advised accurately and consistently and any course substitute or waiver is appropriate and meets curricular goals
• Knowledge of good advising practices, and knowledge of (or the ability to learn) transfer student issues and evaluation, new freshman issues, and general understanding of standard course and graduation requirements
• Ability to learn Banner for student records management
• Ability to work independently with a minimum of supervision

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in physics, science, engineering, science education, or related field.

HOW TO APPLY
Upload the following materials: *Please note: only five (5) attachments are allowed per application. Please combine documents accordingly.

• Letter of Interest – please also address the stated required skills for the position
• Detailed resume listing education and describing work experience 
• Names and contact information for three  (3) professional references

Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to Offer of Employment
In accordance with University regulations, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations.
ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference
Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request.
As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law.
References.  *References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. Testing.  Individual hiring departments at UM-M may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions. Employment Eligibility.  All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).

Job Location

Missoula, Montana, United States

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

Directorship at Perimeter Institute

Perimeter Institute is currently seeking a dynamic, ambitious and visionary leader to assume the position of Academic Program Director in spring 2014. This is a full time opportunity for an exceptional Theoretical Physicist and Educator, who has a passion for interactive, student-centered, discovery based learning, has senior administrative experience at the university level and thorough knowledge of the physics curriculum at the undergraduate, masters and PhD levels.

Applicants are invited to apply online at https://www.perimeterinstitute.ca/applications/283 to submit a cover letter detailing their suitability for the position along with a CV and the names and contact information of three work related references. The application deadline is October 31, 2013, however applications will be considered until the position has been filled.

Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics is a leading international research centre located in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, whose goal is to catalyze breakthroughs in our understanding of the physical universe. In keeping with its three pronged mandate of research, training and outreach, Perimeter Institute provides outstanding research training opportunities to students at various stages in their education, from Undergraduate to Master’s and Doctoral levels. The Institute offers a dynamic environment and exceptional opportunities to the students accepted into its programs. Further information on Perimeter’s training programs can be found at the following link:https://www.perimeterinstitute.ca/training.

If you have any questions regarding the above, please contact our Director, People & Culture, Sheri Keffer at skeffer@perimeterinstitute.ca.

Postdoc at Michigan State University

Applications are invited for a post-doctoral researcher in Physics Education in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Michigan State University. The successful candidate for the current position will work with the upper-division physics courses: assessing student learning, investigating how students learn to use mathematical and computational tools, and developing or adapting instructional strategies and materials.

Responsibilities include working in coordination with physics 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 for undergraduate courses; participate in and supervise the development of techniques, materials and practices for improving student learning in the undergraduate courses; 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 Group (http://per.lite.msu.edu).

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.

Candidates are expected to hold a Ph.D. in physics, physics education, or the equivalent. Applicants should submit a CV, a statement of teaching philosophy and experiences, a statement of research experience and interests to jobs.msu.edu(posting number 7831). In addition, applicants should arrange for three (3) letters of recommendation sent to Prof. Marcos (Danny) Caballero / caballero@pa.msu.edu.

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Please inquire with caballero@pa.msu.edu regarding status. The start date is negotiable but with a preference for fall 2013.

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 person with disabilities.

Postdocs at CU-Boulder

[Ed note: CU is hiring FOUR postdocs this fall.  These two are with Melissa Dancy, and have been filled.]

STEM Education and Assessment Fellows
University of Colorado Boulder

Applications are invited for two post-doctoral associates in the newly formed Center for STEM Learning at the University of Colorado, Boulder. The successful candidates will work on educational transformation through a project focused on institution wide transformation, sponsored by the American Association of Universities. The overall project seeks to promote the use of research based instructional and assessment strategies.  Responsibilities will primarily center on supporting faculty in the change process by identifying appropriate material resources to support assessment of teaching in multiple STEM disciplines, working closely with department leads to provide professional consultations with participating faculty on the use of identified materials, supporting the implementation of assessment measures by managing data collection and analysis, and consulting with faculty to reflect on the results.  Associates will also work with project staff to develop an online campus-wide, potentially national, portal to assist faculty in finding libraries of educational measures, easing use of such measures and sharing results.  Opportunities will also exist for working toward promoting the use of evidence-based measures of teaching impact and conducting research on the process of institutional transformation.   The Fellows will collaborate with a broad group of engaging and nationally renowned faculty, post-docs, and graduate students across multiple STEM departments at the University of Colorado.  The overall project also includes studies of institutional transformation, and provides opportunities for postdocs to participate in studies of individual and institutional uptake of new assessment tools and practices.

Qualifications: The successful candidates will have a strong disciplinary background in a STEM area and extensive experience in education research. Experience in physics, biology or mechanical engineering is a plus as these are the initial departments on the project. The appointment is a one-year, renewable appointment with the preference that the successful candidate will be able to commit to the project for 2 years. The salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience.

Applications will consist of a vita, a statement of teaching philosophy and experiences, and three letters of recommendation and will be submitted through a link soon to be posted at http://perjobs.blogspot.com. Review of applications is ongoing, and will continue until the position is filled.  A start date of 9/1/2013 is preferred but is negotiable. The University of Colorado at Boulder is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.  For question about the position contact   Dr. Melissa Dancy, melissa.dancy@colorado.edu.

Postdoc at CU-Boulder

[Ed Note: there are FOUR postdocs at CU-Boulder right now. This one is Steve Pollock's, originally posted in February and updated with new information.]

Applications are invited for a Research Associate (post-doctoral) researcher in Physics Education in the Department of Physics at the University of Colorado, Boulder. The successful candidate for the current position will work largely with upper-division courses, building on our current efforts in upper-division EandM I and II.

Responsibilities include working in coordination with physics 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 for undergraduate courses; participate in and supervise the development of techniques, materials and practices for improving student learning in the undergraduate courses; and publish assessment tools and findings in Physics education journals.

The Fellow will collaborate with faculty, post-docs, and graduate students in Colorado's Physics Education Research Group (http://per.colorado.edu) The appointment is for one year, with the strong likelihood of a second year renewal (pending additional funding.) Applications materials must be submitted online to the CU automated jobs system, at http://www.jobsatcu.com/postings/36378 This job was initially posted in Feb 2013 - if you applied then, your application is still in our system. For more information, contact steven.pollock@colorado.edu

Postdoc at CU-Boulder

[Ed Note: there are FOUR open postdocs at CU-Boulder right now. This one is Heather Lewandowski's, recently held by Ben Zwickl.]

Applications are invited for a Research Associate (post-doctoral) researcher in Physics Education in the Department of Physics at the University of Colorado, Boulder. The postdoc will work on transforming upper-division lab courses with an emphasis on developing students' modeling skills and conducting research studies in this context. The successful candidate will have a strong background in experimental physics and a devoted interest in education research. The postdoc will collaborate with faculty, post-docs, and graduate students in Colorado's Physics Education Research Group (http://per.colorado.edu). Please inquire with Heather Lewandowski (lewandoh@colorado.edu) for more information.