VAP at James Madison U, VA

https://joblink.jmu.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1385140990629

Required Applicant Documents	Cover Letter Other Document #1 Curriculum Vitae Statement of Teaching Philosophy
Request/Posting Number:	0405684
Working Title:	Visiting Assistant Professor - Department of Physics and Astronomy
State Role Title:	Instructional Faculty - Full Time
Pay band:	0
Pay Rate:	Commensurate with experience
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General Info:	James Madison University invites applications for a non-tenure track faculty position beginning the 2014-2015 academic year in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the rank of Assistant Professor. We seek candidates with an earned Ph.D. in astronomy or physics. The appointment is initially for one year with a possibility for renewal.
Duties and Responsibilities:	The department has 21 full-time faculty members and approximately 120 students in our multi-track baccalaureate-only program. The successful candidate will teach introductory physics or physical science for non-science majors. Additional duties may include conducting general physics or introductory electronics laboratories. Demonstrated interest and ability in teaching courses relevant to the position are required. Opportunity will be provided to pursue scholarly activities.
Qualifications:	- Ph.D. in Physics or Astronomy - A demonstrated interest and ability in teaching courses relevant to the position is required.
Special instructions to applicants (This field includes all additional documents to be mailed as well as the mailing address):	Please attach an electronic copy of your Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, Statement of Teaching Philosophy and Statement of Your Research Goals (requested as "Other Document #1"). The names and contact information for three references will be requested at the end of the application. Each reference listed will receive an e-mail requesting that they submit a letter of recommendation through the JobLink system.
Org Name:	100032-Physics Department
Posting date:	11-20-2013
Is this position funded in whole or in part by the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (Stimulus Package)?	No
Review date:	03-10-2014
Closing date:	Open Until Filled
Proposed Starting Date:	08-25-2014
Position Status:	Full Time
Is this a JMU Only position? (If yes, only current employees of James Madison University are eligible to apply):	No
Is this a grant-funded position?	No
Application Types Accepted:	Faculty Profile
	James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive educational community.

Renewable FT at University of Washington-Bothell

The University of Washington Bothell (UWB) seeks a dynamic educator to teach in the fast-growing Physical Sciences Division of the School of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics at the rank of Lecturer Full-Time. The initial term of appointment for this full-time, nine-month multi-year renewable position will be September 16, 2014 through June 15, 2017.  All University faculty are expected to engage in teaching, research, and service.
Qualifications for this position include a minimum of three of the following:
1)      Familiarity and experience with modern teaching methods in physics (including lab).
2)      Familiarity with a variety of assessment tools.
3)      Familiarity with the physics education literature and/or participation in STEM education conferences or other similar activities.
4)      Familiarity with up to date laboratory safety techniques and rules.
5)      Experience in supervising other laboratory instructors, developing new and engaging laboratory experiments and pedagogy for Physics.
6)      Experience in developing Physics curriculum.
All University lecturers engage in teaching and service. Successful candidates for appointment at the rank of Lecturer Full-time will have an earned Ph.D. in physics or related field and have at least one year of teaching experience in physics.  Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate: ability to work independently and as part of a team; the ability to work with a diverse student population and employ a variety of instructional strategies. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in excess of the one-year minimum and a demonstrated ability to contribute broadly to the emerging physical sciences programs at UW Bothell. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.  The search is open until filled; the priority deadline is December 10, 2013.  This position is contingent on available funding.
The School of STEM offers seven undergraduate degrees and two graduate degrees within its four Divisions of Biological Sciences, Computing and Software Systems, Engineering and Mathematics, and Physical Sciences.   Interactive Media Design and Mathematics degrees were launched in Autumn 2013, a degree in Chemistry is planned to begin in the Fall of 2014 and degrees in Physics, Mechanical Engineering and Computer Engineering are planned for initiation during the next two to four years. We also offer masters degrees in Computer Science and Software Engineering, a masters degree in Cyber Security Engineering beginning fall 2013, and plan to offer a masters degree in Electrical Engineering beginning fall 2014. Our present laboratory facilities will be augmented in Autumn 2014 by the new 74,000 square-foot Science and Academic Building, which will include eleven new science and engineering laboratories.
The Bothell campus of the University of Washington, located approximately 20 miles northeast of Seattle, serves approximately 4000 traditional and non-traditional students and offers degrees through the Schools of Business, Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), and the Education, and Nursing and Health Studies programs. Since its opening in 1990, UWB has offered creative, interdisciplinary curricula, and a dynamic community of multicultural teaching. It is now the fastest growing campus in the state of Washington.
To apply please submit a single electronic file to PSD-search@uwb.edu with the subject line:  Physics FT Lecturer Search.  The file should contain the following:  curriculum vitae, letter of interest including a statement of teaching philosophy, any available evidence of teaching excellence, a sample syllabus, and a reference contact list.  Also, please have three letters of reference sent to the same e-mail address.  For more information about the School of STEM see http://www.uwb.edu/stem, or contact Dr. Warren Buck, Chair of the search committee, at WBuck@uwb.edu.   The search is open until filled; the priority deadline is December 10, 2013.  This position is contingent on available funding.

The University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. The University of Washington Bothell is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and other eligible veterans. We are particularly interested in faculty who contribute to diversifying the undergraduate and graduate curricula.

TT at Sul Ross State, TX

Appointment Date: Fall, 2014
Salary: Commensurate upon experience and education
Requirements: Ph.D.; Specialization in Astronomy and Physics; able to utilize planetarium and telescopes for instruction; able to complement existing strengths in mathematics; demonstrated interest in student research and developing distance education classes.

Preferred: Previous teaching experience at the undergraduate level.

Responsibilities: Course responsibilities include Introductory Astronomy and Physics courses, as well as upper-level courses in his or her specialty. Position is Security Sensitive.

Department: The Department of Biology, Geology, and Physical Sciences: Offers BS and MS degrees in biology and geology, as well a BS in Chemistry. Service courses in Astronomy, Physics, and Physical Sciences are additionally offered. The graduate program enrolls approximately thirty five students, primarily thesis seeking. Although research is encouraged, excellence in classroom instruction is the first priority of the department. Further information available on the department website (http://www.sulross.edu/BGPS)

Postal Address: Resa Tyree
Human Resources
Sul Ross State University
Box C-13
Alpine, TX 79832
Phone: (432) 837-8058
Fax: (432) 837-8244

http://www.sulross.edu/page/341/employment-opportunities

TT, Univ of San Diego

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor-Physics, University of San Diego
The Department of Physics at the University of San Diego (www.sandiego.edu/cas/physics), an independent Catholic university, invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor of physics position expected to begin September 2014. Applicants are expected to have a doctorate in Physics, a passion for physics undergraduate education, and a desire to pursue research suitable for undergraduates in the field of biophysics and/or related fields. The Department, housed in a modern 150,000 sq. ft. interdisciplinary science facility, strives to maintain a personalized, student-centered approach to teaching and a collaborative approach to productive undergraduate research. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate lower and upper division lecture and laboratory courses including specialized biophysics courses in his/her field of expertise, and to participate in the development of physics programs, especially the biophysics program (new as of Fall 2011). The department is strongly committed to diversity and especially encourages applications from ethnic minorities and members of other underrepresented groups. To submit application materials (vita, statements on teaching and research), go to www.sandiego.edu/jobs and reference Job IRC11987. Further, three letters of recommendation should be e-mailed to the Department of Physics Executive Assistant, Kathy Andrews, at andrewsk@sandiego.edu, Subject: SearchPhysics2014. Application materials will be reviewed starting January 3, 2014 and continuing until the position is filled. USD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

TT at Ferris State, MI

https://employment.ferris.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=51997
The Department of Physical Sciences at Ferris State University seeks a tenure-track faculty member to teach mainly introductory courses in physics and other courses as appropriate (such as astronomy or physical science); collaborate with faculty on ongoing course and program development; and maintain a program of ongoing professional development. The successful candidate must have a strong commitment to non-major undergraduate education in physics, potential for teaching excellence, effective communication skills, and the interpersonal skills to work with a diverse array of students and colleagues. Faculty members also have professional responsibilities which may include advising students, orientation and registration of students, participation in university committees, keeping regular posted office hours (which are scheduled at times convenient for students), and participation in traditional functions which have academic significance. Faculty members may be required to teach off-campus.

Required: Ph.D. in physics, astronomy, or physics education by the time of appointment. Potential for undergraduate teaching excellence, effective communication skills, and the interpersonal skills to work with a diverse array of students and colleagues.

For a complete posting or to apply, access the electronic applicant system by logging on to http://employment.ferris.edu.

Ferris State University is sincerely committed to being a truly diverse institution and actively seeks applications from women, minorities, and other underrepresented groups. 

FT at UMN Rochester

The University of Minnesota Rochester (www.r.umn.edu) invites applications for a non-tenure track instructor position in physics for its degree program B.S. in Health Sciences. This position is primarily teaching-focused. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with other faculty to coordinate and teach the range of physics courses with integrated laboratory needed by students in the BSHS program (including algebra-based and calculus-based introductory level physics courses).  BSHS courses are integrated across the curriculum and involve significant interdisciplinary components.
Duties include ordering supplies, preparing and teaching laboratory sessions, assisting in the delivery of content in active learning classrooms, grading, staffing the Just ASK tutoring center (https://r.umn.edu/academics-research/cli/just-ask/), supervising peer tutors, facilitating department-wide data collection efforts that coincide with normal course delivery duties, and other related duties as assigned.
The lab instructor will join the Center for Learning Innovation (CLI). CLI leads the development of an integrated curriculum for a baccalaureate degree in the health sciences. It promotes a learner-centered, competency-based learning environment in which ongoing assessment guides and monitors student learning and is the basis for data-driven research on learning.
The successful candidate has a M.S. or Ph.D. in physics or related fields with knowledge of basic techniques in a physics laboratory setting. Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) are required. Experience in laboratory instruction is preferred. The successful candidate enjoys working with students, works well in interdisciplinary teams, and is comfortable working independently.
Application Information
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.  All applicants must apply through the UM online application system at https://employment.umn.edu. Search postings for Job Requisition #187952 for application instructions and links. Applicants please list comprehensive information on the online application.
Please attach the names and contact information of 3 references, letter of interest, resume, and an additional document which contains statement of activities that demonstrate a commitment to diversity.
Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment. 
The University of Minnesota shall provide equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

FT at Univ of The Incarnate Word, San Antonio TX

https://jobs.uiw.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=53917

Job Title	Assistant Professor of Physics
Requisition Number	00911388
Position Summary	Full-time faculty position in the Department of Engineering and Physics, in the School of Mathematics, Science and Engineering. Faculty prepares lessons, laboratories, teaches in the classroom, advises students, and provides individual help during office hours. Faculty conduct scholarship that involves undergraduate and/or graduate students. Faculty also perform service to the university community.
UIW Mission	The University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self realization, and the common good.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities	Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate courses in introductory algebra-based and calculus-based Physics courses plus laboratories. These courses include topics in mechanics, heat, waves, sounds, electricity and magnetism, light, optics, and related laboratories. Preference will be given to candidates with interest and experience in teaching both to non-science and science majors. Appointee will be expected to coordinate multi-section courses, with participating full and part-time faculty colleagues.
Required Education	Applicants must have a Ph.D in Physics , Engineering, or a related field.
Required Experience	Applicants must have college-level teaching experience, with undergraduate teaching experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Required Certificates, Licenses, or Registrations
Preferred Qualifications	Priority will be given to candidates with strong skills and experience in teaching. In that context, preference will be given to candidates with interest and experience in teaching a diverse population of students and using computers and advanced technology to enhance the educational experience of students.
Department	Engineering
Job Category	University Faculty
Job Type	Full-Time
FLSA Status	Exempt
Salary
Pay Basis	No Response
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer	The University of the Incarnate Word is an equal opportunity employer and as such provides equal opportunity for employment and advancement of all employees without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability or veteran status.
Job Open Date	11-01-2013
Job Close Date	Open Until Filled
Required Applicant Documents	Resume/CV Transcript Letter of Recommendation(3) Teaching Philosophy
Special Instructions to Applicants
Quicklink for Posting	jobs.uiw.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=53917