Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Director of Instructional Support, Department of Physics, UC Berkeley

 UC Berkeley Department of Physics is searching for a new Director of Instructional Support. The recruitment can be viewed on the UCB Careers page, key word "physics"

Direct Link to the Job Ad

If you know of someone who  might be a good fit for this position, please urge them to apply.

Purpose of this Position:
This position supervises the instructional Support Team, including research/instructional associates and engineering staff, which manages instructional lab spaces and/or provides lecture demonstrations for thirteen large undergraduate courses per semester serving more than 2500 students as well as some limited outreach activities to external constituencies. The eight large lower-division introductory courses are service courses for students in biology, engineering, chemistry, architecture, physical sciences, social sciences, and humanities while also functioning as a gateway to the physics major. Upper division courses serve primarily physics majors. The instructional Support Team provides day-to-day management of the labs and troubleshooting of experiments and demonstrations so the faculty can focus on working directly with students.  

Using knowledge of modern data acquisition systems, sensors, and experimental software, and an understanding of computing environments for physics labs, this position works closely with faculty to develop and support technological innovation in teaching methodologies and the use of technology in support of learning goals. This can include a range of activities such as affecting significant shifts in teaching pedagogy, new engineering advancements in experimental software and lab equipment, introduction of peer-learning techniques, and significant shifts in course staffing. 

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
  • Solid knowledge of lab environments and the way technology is utilized in the service of learning. 
  • Demonstrated leadership and management skills in a complex organization with proven ability to apply management principles, lead technical staff, organize and establish priorities, and establish unit goals and outcomes.
  • Highly effective organizational and communication skills in order to convey complex information in an effective manner.
  • Ability to work in a collaborative manner; identify challenges and barriers and provide resolution.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate and influence others.
  • Understanding of computing environments for physics labs (e.g., Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, Arduino, or similar tools).
  • Advanced knowledge of instructional methods and design to collaborate effectively with faculty and function as a resource to instructional associates.
  • Solid interpersonal skills to develop and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty and staff.
  • Knowledge of modern data acquisition systems, sensors, and experimental software.
  • Experience overseeing the design, maintenance, and upgrading of instructional lab equipment.
  • Familiarity/experience with general laboratory guidelines (chemicals, radiation, laser safety, etc).
  • Background in physics or closely related STEM field.
  • Familiarity with use of experimental setups and instructional demonstrations for undergraduate physics curricula and lab-based learning.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Masters degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Quantum, or closely related physical science, or a Bachelors degree and substantial graduate study in these fields.
  • Ph.D. in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or Quantum (or equivalent balance of education and experience).
  • Understanding of Learning Management Systems (LMS), digital platforms for online homework and lab submissions. Familiarity with new teaching methodologies, including digital and remote labs.
  • Knowledge of current, relevant research and best practices in physics education as they pertain to instructional labs and lecture demonstrations, classroom and on-line instruction.
The first review of applicants will be April 3rd.

Friday, March 14, 2025

FT NTT Teaching Assistant Professor (Eligible for Promotion to TT), Kansas State

https://careers.k-state.edu/jobs/teaching-assistant-professor-manhattan-kansas-united-states-dd746d4b-94a3-4f83-be86-0cd28bfa74b4

(Note: If you have any questions about the position, please reach out to Prof. James T. Laverty (laverty@ksu.edu).)

The K-State Physics Department seeks to hire a teaching assistant professor (TAP) of physics with a professional background in physics education research. This is a full-time, in-person, nine-month regular appointment as a non-tenure-track faculty member. Assuming good performance, they will be eligible for promotion to a tenure-track faculty position after a period of time nominally equal to three years, subject to agreement of the College of Arts and Sciences and adherence to applicable K-State Human Resources regulations. The TAP will have a teaching load corresponding to lead instructor for one large introductory class during one semester and a negotiable number of smaller classes in the other semester. Optional summer teaching is possible. The TAP will be allocated a fraction of their time for research and given departmental resources to support this research.

About Us

The Department of Physics, which is part of the College of Arts and Sciences, has 25 full-time faculty members engaged in internationally competitive research in atomic molecular, and optical physics; high energy physics and cosmology; soft matter, condensed matter, and biological physics; and physics education research. The successful candidate will become a member of the KSU Physics Education Research group which was founded in 1972 and has an international reputation for excellence in PER. The department is committed to teaching physics to students at all levels: non-majors, pre-professionals, physics majors, and physics graduate students. Additional details about the department are available at: http://www.phys.ksu.edu.

Worksite Option

 This position is required to be performed on-site. Work is performed on employer premises or designated assignment location. 


What You'll Need to Succeed


Minimum Qualifications:

PhD or equivalent in physics or a related field,

Experience teaching physics at the college level,

Evidence of scholarly work in physics education research or a related field.


Preferred Qualifications:

PhD specialization in physics education research or post-doctoral experience in physics education research,

Prefer at least two years of relevant teaching experience,

Experience teaching an introductory physics class as an instructor of record at the college level.


Sponsorship eligibility:

This position is eligible for sponsorship


How to Apply

Please submit the following documents:

Cover letter

Current Curriculum Vitae (including courses taught)

Teaching philosophy (1-2 pages)

Research Agenda (2-4 pages)

Names and contact information for three professional references


Screening of Applications Begins

March 24, 2025 and continues until position is filled.


Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$52,000-$62,000


Why Join Us:

Kansas State University offers a supportive and inclusive community, dedicated to your professional growth. While specific benefits may vary by position, many roles come with comprehensive packages that support your well-being and work-life balance, including health and life insurance, retirement plans, and generous paid time off. To learn more about benefits that are available for various positions, visit our benefits overview page.


Work Authorization: 

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment.


Equal Employment Opportunity:

Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.


Background Screening Statement:

Upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment, a candidate may be subject to a background check per K-State’s background check policy.




FT Lecturer, University of Detroit Mercy

 Lecturer Position in Physics 

The Physics Program in the College of Engineering & Science at University of Detroit Mercy invites candidates to apply for a full-time lecturer position starting August 16, 2025.  

 

University of Detroit Mercy is dedicated to the goal of building a supportive, diverse and inclusive academic community, with a commitment to experiential and community engaged learning. The Physics program at Detroit Mercy is a vibrant program whose faculty teach courses required for students majoring in science and engineering disciplines, as well as the university core curriculum; engage in interdisciplinary and collaborative teaching and research; and mentor students within the College of Engineering and Science.  

 

A successful candidate would be one that has a strong interest in implementing best practices in teaching pedagogy and supporting a diverse population of students at a primarily undergraduate institution. Candidates should hold at minimum a Master's degree in physics or physics specialty. 

 

Further details about the position description and instructions for applicants, as well as the application form can be accessed at https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/3070850. 

 

To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by 11:59PM ET on March 30, 2025. For any questions or clarifications please contact the Chair of the search committee, Dr. Prasad Venugopal, at venugoep@udmercy.edu. 

The University of Detroit Mercy is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer with a diverse student body and welcomes persons of all backgrounds.

Saturday, February 22, 2025

Research Associate MIT: Physics Education Research - Prof. Pritchard

 

RELATE.MIT.edu group, Prof. Dave Pritchard

The REsearch on Learning Assessing and Tutoring Effectively group is studying and improving assessment and learning in novel ways. Using psychometrics and machine learning we’ve learned to analyze concept tests to discover student misconceptions and are currently working to find the degree to which each student and class harbors each misconception.  Our goal is to provide students and teachers formative assessments with resolution of the ~ 15 misconceptions that we have (so far) discovered.  (We find misconceptions as weighted clusters of particular wrong answers possessing obvious intellectual coherence that are selected by an associated group of students.)

RELATE is involved in rewriting the OpenStax University Physics textbook, including short questions and longer problems to accompany this.

Additionally, the PI is starting an informal month-long “Puzzles and Paradoxes of Physics” and needs a co-teacher and co-keeper of the associated discussion fora.

This job will include helping set the research agenda for our new analysis tools, carrying out the research, and writing papers.   RELATE has expertise in educational data mining, psychometrics including multi-dimensional item response theory, and experience in designing online experiments. (see http://RELATE.mit.edu)  Our postdocs collaborate in the physics department teaching and online education development group.

 

Requisite Knowledge and Skills:

 

Programming ability with Python and Statistics/data analysis skills, r

Knowledge of Physics (esp. mechanics and E&M) and education research literature

Being an insightful physicist

Writing novel and clear questions and research articles

 

A Ph.D or Ed.D in physics data analysis, PER, AI, machine learning, statistics and data mining, or cognitive science etc. is desired, but applicants with excellent qualifications for our top projects will be considered.  Applicant must be comfortable working both alone and with others.  All former RELATE alumni have obtained positions in academia or education companies. Inquiries and applications (cover letter, CV, first author paper, and list of at least three references) should be sent to relateMIT@gmail.com (please include “postdoc application” in subject line). Salary $71k.  Review of applications will begin immediately; starting date June to Fall 2025. 

 

MIT is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. For more information check https://relate.mit.edu/job-searches/.

 

Prof. David E. Pritchard  dpritch@mit.edu

Room 26-241 Dept. of Physics, MIT

77 Massachusetts Ave. , Cambridge, MA 02139.

Wednesday, February 19, 2025

[Rumor] Open rank Data Science/Machine Learning/AI Education, Michigan State

 The Department of Computational Mathematics, Science, and Engineering anticipates an open-rank search for a tenure stream faculty member in the areas of data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence education this calendar year. This position might be joint with another department or program including the Department of Computer Science and Engineering; the Department of Statistics; the Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology, and Special Education; the Program in Mathematics Education; and the CREATE for STEM Institute. Preference will be given to candidates working in undergraduate education and whose research focuses on removing barriers for all students, ensuring a supportive learning experience in and outside the classroom, and/or promoting belonging among all students in their associated undergraduate programs. More information will be available shortly.

Wednesday, February 5, 2025

TWO VAPs at University of Puget Sound, WA

 1 year:


2 year:

TT, Bellevue College WA

 Physics, Assistant (Tenure-Track) Professor


Job ID: 14603

Location: Bellevue College

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Position Summary

The Science division is seeking qualified candidates for a full-time tenure track faculty member for Fall 2025 in the Physics department. The Physics faculty will perform duties and functions under the general direction of the Provost and shall be responsible primarily to the Dean of the Science division. We seek a collaborative and equity-minded individual committed to teaching effectiveness and closing opportunity gaps. Particularly desired are applicants with interest and experience in some combination of physics education research, connecting theoretical classroom learning with experimental observation, building an inclusive environment for students from diverse backgrounds, and managing governance responsibilities in an organized and structured manner.

An assistant professor in the Physics Department has duties in both teaching and governance. The candidate should be committed to improving student education both directly (through high-impact and effective instruction) and indirectly (through service to the department, college, and community aimed at improving student success at Bellevue College). A successful candidate will be dedicated to teaching physics at an open-enrollment institution.

The successful candidate must reside in Washington State by the start of the position and demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching in person. This includes teaching on the Bellevue College campus and participating in non-teaching duties such as committee service, advising, and professional development activities. While there may be opportunities to teach online or hybrid courses, faculty are expected to maintain a significant presence on campus to support students, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to the college community.

Furthermore, we seek candidates who embrace culturally responsive pedagogy, value diverse perspectives, and demonstrate an ability to create welcoming learning spaces that foster student success. Candidates with experience advancing equity, inclusion, and social justice in their teaching, scholarship, or service are strongly encouraged to apply.

Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule

Position Salary Range: $81,757.08/year - $114,664.94/year

Annual salary is based on a 176-day contract with a minimum of $81,757.08; beginning salary will be determined by the assessment of the candidate's education and related experience. New hires start no higher than $87,663.74 unless exceptional circumstances prevail. Certain positions may also be eligible for assignment/project-based additional compensation, including a High Demand Stipend up to $8,350 annually, prorated based on the discipline and duration of the assignment. All additional compensations are subject to change depending on funding and negotiated agreement.

We offer comprehensive compensation package with salary and benefits as the main components. Generous https://www.bellevuecollege.edu/hr/benefits/ is offered through Washington State plans that includes multiple medical, dental, life and disability coverage choices for employees and dependents; choices of retirement and deferred compensation plans; paid personal leave plan; transit program, reduced tuition, employee discounts and memberships, etc.

In addition to teaching, full-time faculty maintains office hours and participate in department and college activities. This position is represented by the Bellevue College Association of Higher Education (BCAHE) union.

About The College

Bellevue College is a diverse student-centered, comprehensive and innovative college, committed to teaching excellence that advances the life-long educational development of its students while strengthening the economic, social and cultural life of its diverse community. Bellevue College is located just 10 miles east of Seattle where we serve a student population of over 54% students of color and over 1,300 international students. The college promotes student success by providing high-quality, flexible, accessible educational programs and services; advancing pluralism, inclusion and global awareness; and acting as a catalyst and collaborator for a vibrant region.

We strive to create a vibrant and inclusive campus community that supports a diverse student body, faculty and staff. As an essential part of our https://www.bellevuecollege.edu/about-us/future-vision/vision-values-mission/, diversity, equity and pluralism are promoted and fostered in all aspects of college life. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable campus environment where all students, faculty, and staff feel valued, respected, and supported. We recognize that diversity enriches the educational experience and strive to address barriers to access and success for historically marginalized and underrepresented communities.

For more information, visit https://www.bellevuecollege.edu/facts/.

About the Department

The Physics Department is included in the Physical Sciences Program within the Science Division and currently consists of four full-time faculty and eight quarterly-contracted adjunct faculty. More than seventy sections of physics, including both lecture-based and inquiry-based introductory courses, algebra- and calculus-based college physics sequences, and a modern physics course, are offered annually. Physics instruction is supported by a comprehensive collection of laboratory and demonstration apparatus and laboratory support staff. The members of the Physics Department are an active and eclectic group with a variety of research backgrounds, who share a common commitment to excellence in teaching. Members of the department participate in professional activities at both the regional and national levels.

Essential Functions

Teaching duties include:

• Teach seven 6 credit combined lecture/lab classes spread over the fall, winter, and spring quarters; or an equivalent course load. Class sizes are typically 24 students.
• Teach physics courses spanning the physics department offerings as assigned. Current offerings include the two main introductory physics sequences (algebra-based and calculus-based), a modern physics course, an inquiry-based course to prepare students for the introductory sequences, an inquiry-based course in support of information technology, an inquiry-based course in support of the visual and performing arts, and a lecture-based introductory course for arts and humanities majors.
• Teach in face-to-face settings and/or synchronous and/or asynchronous virtual settings.
• Create and revise course materials, including varied assessments of student knowledge.
• Design and facilitate learning experiences centered around student needs and interests by using varied instruction methods and resources.
• Hold at least five weekly office hours and generally assist students in person one-on-one and/or both through electronic media and in-person.
• Use data, self-reflection, and student/colleague feedback to revise your instruction, improve student success and better serve historically underserved, underrepresented, or marginalized student populations (e.g. students with disabilities, black and indigenous students of color, first-generation college students, LGBTQIA+ students, veterans, English language learners, etc.).
• Grade and/or provide useful feedback to students in a way that promotes student understanding and improvement. Assign overall course grades.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to student success through fostering a positive, caring learning environment where diversity and pluralism are valued.

Non-teaching duties include:

Members of the Physics Department collaborate on or distribute the following duties.

• Creating or modifying curriculum including changes in content, courses offered, instructional mode, and textbook selection in response to changing needs.
• Maintaining and/or developing laboratory experiences and documentation (e.g. lab manuals) as needed to support the physics curriculum or accommodate changing technologies or pedagogies.
• Administrative tasks include coordinating the activities of laboratory support staff, screening applicants for teaching positions, monitoring enrollments, planning the annual and quarterly schedules, and consulting with Campus Operations concerning changes to the physics teaching spaces as well as fielding student complaints or requests to clear pre-requisites for course admission.
• Coordinating or participating in outreach activities directed toward the larger community or specifically focused on recruitment and retention;
• Coordinating the departmental assessment activities in accordance with college practice.
• Providing orientation and professional development for adjuncts regarding laboratory and demonstration equipment and inquiry methods used in selected courses.
• Conducting adjunct evaluations as described by the faculty collective bargaining agreement.

Additionally, all members of the physics department take part in the following duties.

• The instructor will advise students in academic and vocational education matters. The instructor is expected to become familiar with the required/recommended courses for the transfer program and advise on an appointment or walk-in basis.
• The instructor may be assigned to divisional committees and they are expected to complete the assigned tasks. Unless otherwise agreed to by the Science Division Dean, the instructor is expected to attend and participate in scheduled division and department meetings.
• The instructor is expected to participate in college governance. Such contribution usually consists of participation in college councils and on BC and/or BCAHE Committees but also includes individual projects and activities.
• The instructor is expected to maintain currency in physics, applications of physics, and teaching physics by, for instance attending professional meetings and seminars, reading journals, and/or taking courses. They are also expected to make professional contributions (e.g. participation in professional organizations or business/industrial exchanges) or engage in scholarly pursuits (e.g. research, professional publications or presentations).

Minimum Qualifications

• A Master's Degree or higher in physics or a Baccalaureate degree in physics and a Master's in a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated college teaching experience in physics or equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively to students and colleagues.
• Experience completing tasks independently or as part of a team.
• Experience with and dedication to incorporating educational equity into teaching practices to address the needs of students of varied identities and backgrounds, and closing opportunity gaps for historically marginalized students.
• Demonstrated commitment to physics outside of the classroom as indicated by extracurricular projects or activities, membership in professional associations, publications, or similar activities.

Preferred Qualifications

An ideal candidate will present one or more of the following qualifications:

• Experience with community college teaching and commitment to student success in an open enrollment institution.
• Knowledge of and experience with current physics education research and applications of research findings.
• Experience implementing Course-based Undergraduate Research Experiences (CUREs) or equivalent.
• Management, planning, and organizational skills as demonstrated by successful projects or work completed in committees or organizations.
• Experience contributing to college-level governance activities and/or departmental initiatives.
• Experience with and current activities in making explicit connections between physical theory and the physical world as experienced by students.
• Experience advocating for academic values (such as academic freedom, institutional autonomy, curation of knowledge, equitable access, accountability, and social responsibility) in institutional debates around resource allocation or institutional reorganization efforts.
• Experience in hands-on experimental aspects of physics.
• Documented experience with successful outreach programs.
• Education or experience that would support the continuing collaboration between the physics and math programs in curriculum and professional development.
• Experience with teaching physics for the biological sciences and current curriculum development for these courses.
• Experience in the preparation of K-12 teachers of physics or physical sciences.
• Experience with and appreciation for a collaborative working environment.

Conditions of Employment

Bellevue College intends to provide a drug-free, healthy, safe, and secure work and educational environment. Each employee is expected to report to work in an appropriate mental and physical condition to perform her/his/their assigned duties.

Bellevue College employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Sexual Misconduct and Background Check:

Prior to start of employment, finalists(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check as a condition of employment. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment, but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=28B.112.080.

Check frequently in your inbox, spam, junk, clutter email folders for any communication regarding the next steps from Bellevue College and our background check partners.

Reference Check:

Reference checks may include, but are not limited to, contacting references and verification of work experience, and/or past job duties.

Other Information

• This position is eligible for relocation allowance.
• Sponsorship for employment-based visa may be an option for full-time tenure-track faculty position only and depending upon applicants qualification.

How To Apply

Applications received by 02/22/2025 will be given full consideration. Applications received after that date may be considered until the position is filled. This position will begin Fall Quarter, 2025.

All individuals interested in this position are encouraged to apply. Your application must include a complete online application and all of the required documents below to be considered complete. Any application that does not provide all requested information will not be considered for the position (only submit required documents with the application, additional documents will not be reviewed.) Please review https://www.bellevuecollege.edu/work-at-bellevue/applying-for-jobs-tips/ before applying. Current Bellevue College employees should apply the position through Employee Self Service.

Required application materials:

• Attach a Cover Letter (min 1 pg., max 2 pgs.)
• Attach a Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Attach a statement of your Teaching Philosophy (max 2 pages)
• Attach a Diversity Statement (min 1 pg., max 2 pgs.) that addresses the following: Please provide specific examples of how your educational and/or professional experiences, background or philosophy demonstrate your commitment to diversity and equity, and how these prepare you to contribute to Bellevue College. Please note that your Diversity Statement must be a separate response from your Teaching Philosophy
• Attach a copy of academic transcripts (unofficial transcripts may be submitted - official transcripts required upon employment)
• Complete Job Questionnaires if applicable

Contact:

If you have questions with regards to the application or the hiring process, please contact Office of Human Resources at 425-564-2274 or email to mailto:jobs@bellevuecollege.edu.

EEO Statement

Bellevue College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, language, ethnicity, religion, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, including gender identity or expression, disability, or age in its programs and activities. Please see policy 4150 at https://www.bellevuecollege.edu/policies/. The following people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Title IX Coordinator, 425-564-2641, Office C227, and EEOC/504 Compliance Officer, 425-564-2178, Office B126.

Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the recruitment process may contact mailto:hraccommodations@bellevuecollege.edu .

Monday, January 27, 2025

Open Rank NTT Faculty Position, Georgia Tech

 

Academic Professional or Sr. Academic Professional (EO) Open Rank, Non-Tenure Track Faculty Position in the School of Physics – Job ID 280546

 

Job Summary

The School of Physics (https://physics.gatech.edu/) at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, Georgia invites applications for an open rank, non-tenure track Academic Professional or Sr. Academic Professional faculty position in Physics. Applicants will be considered at all ranks. This role involves teaching, academic advising, and program assessment responsibilities. The successful candidate will join a diverse team of 53 faculty members, including eight non-tenure track faculty, with a wide range of research interests, including physics education.

The candidate will be part of a team of eight academic advisors, collectively responsible for advising approximately 300 undergraduate Physics majors. In addition to advising, the candidate is expected to teach three courses per year and contribute to curriculum development and assessment. Depending on expertise and curricular needs, the candidate may also teach upper-level laboratory courses or courses focused on Teaching Assistant development.

Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

 

Job Responsibilities

 

The primary responsibilities for this position will be:

 

Teach three courses per year and contribute to curriculum development and assessment,

Advise undergraduate students pursuing degrees in physics,

The successful candidate may also teach upper-level laboratories and TA (Teaching Assistant) development courses depending on their expertise and curricular needs.

 

Location

Atlanta, Georgia

 

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

 

This position vacancy is an open rank announcement.  The final job offer will be dependent on candidate qualifications in alignment with Non-tenure Track Academic Faculty ranks as outlined in section 3.2.2 of the Georgia Tech Faculty Handbook: https://www.policylibrary.gatech.edu/faculty-handbook/3.2.2-non-tenure-track-academic-faculty-members-hiring-and-promotion-guidelines.

 

Minimum Education / Experience Qualifications

For all ranks, a PhD in Astronomy, Physics, or related field is required.

 

Rank of Academic Professional

Significant related experience or promotion from the rank of Associate Academic Professional (or equivalent title)

Quality of performance and potential development must be recognized by peers

 

Rank of Senior Academic Professional

Evidence of superior performance in the chosen field

Recognition by peers (whether national, regional, or local)

Successful and measurable related experience

Five (5) years or more as an Academic Professional (or equivalent title)

 

Preferred Qualifications

 

Ideal candidates will have experience in program assessment, student advising, mentoring, or other student success activities. Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated achievements in teaching hands-on upper-level laboratory courses (such as electronics and optics) and/or an interest in developing new laboratory courses.

 

Student Success Criteria  

The ability to teach and mentor a diverse student body

The ability to promote an inclusive and welcoming educational/work environment 

The ability to mentor and assist students interested in pursuing graduate education 

The ability to design and teach curricula that are responsive to a diverse student body 

The ability to adopt teaching strategies that support the learning and success of all students

The ability to engage students in experiential learning activities and pedagogy that support student success

The ability to engage in high-impact practices that support deep learning for student success 

Has expertise in teaching, scholarship, and/or service that contributes to access, diversity, and equal opportunity in higher education 

 

Application Requirements  

 

Candidates should submit an application that contains:

A letter of application

A statement of teaching and advising philosophy

A summary of teaching experiences

A sample course syllabus or a portfolio of teaching products

A curriculum vitae

In addition, applicants should arrange for at least three confidential reference letters to be submitted on the candidates' behalf directly to phys-apfacultysearch@gatech.edu. They should also include the referees’ names and contact information in the application packet.

Applicants should only apply via Georgia Tech CAREERS Application System at:

 https://hr.gatech.edu/careers

Please search for 280546

Review of applications will begin February 28, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.

Contact Information

 

Requests for information may be directed to Dr. Martin Jarrio by email to

phys-apfacultysearch@gatech.edu. Applications with all requirements will be considered beginning February 28, 2025, but the search will continue until the positions are filled.

 

The candidate of choice will be required to pass a pre-employment background screening. http://policylibrary.gatech.edu/employment/pre-employment-screening.

 

Overview

Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

 

About Georgia Tech  

 

Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech’s faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation’s top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school. 

 

Georgia Tech’s Mission and Values  

 

Georgia Tech’s mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do: 

 

Students are our top priority. 

We strive for excellence. 

We thrive on diversity. 

We celebrate collaboration. 

We champion innovation. 

We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression. 

We nurture the wellbeing of our community. 

We act ethically. 

We are responsible stewards. 

 

Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact. 

 

About the School of Physics at the Georgia Institute of Technology  

 

The School of Physics at Georgia Tech currently has 53 faculty (eight are non-tenure track), and its graduate program is ranked 21st in the nation by US News and World Report. The School has a broad research program with strengths in astrophysics, condensed matter, atomic, molecular and optical physics, physics of living systems, nonlinear science and soft matter physics. The School is also a key player in interdisciplinary initiatives established within Georgia Tech, such as quantum systems, neuroscience, microbial dynamics, planetary sciences, and data science/machine learning. Its diverse student body comprises more than 130 graduate students and 300 undergraduate Physics majors.

 

 

The candidate of choice will be required to pass a pre-employment background screening. http://policylibrary.gatech.edu/employment/pre-employment-screening.

 

USG Core Values Statement 

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

 

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653

 

Equal Employment Opportunity  

 

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services.  Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

 

Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions.  This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.

 

More information on these policies can be found here: https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/c2714  Board of Regents Policy Manual | University System of Georgia (usg.edu).