The Physics Department in the School of Humanities & Sciences seeks applicants for the position of Physics Education Specialist. The incumbent in this position will be responsible for providing a wide range of direction, support and input in developing and implementing new approaches to introductory courses being taught in the Physics Department. This includes collaborating with our Department Chair, other Physics faculty, graduate teaching assistants, undergraduate students and academic staff on the development of curriculum changes to Stanford’s Introductory Physics lab courses. The Education Specialist will take the lead in identifying, developing and adapting new course and lab materials for both non-calculus- and calculus-based course sequences. This position is central in helping to create and facilitate the revamping, modernization, and overall effectiveness of introductory Physics courses. The incumbent will be responsible for analyzing, researching and designing new course-specific lecture and lab materials (e.g., interactive lecture demonstrations, laboratory exercises) and determine suitability for different courses. This position requires a creative, imaginative and proactive individual with demonstrated ability to understand the teaching context and to motivate and support change. The candidate must be able to make independent decisions and judgments regarding the adaptability of new tools and strategies, balancing budget constraints with the goal of improving the teaching process. This is a two-year, fixed-term appointment that reports directly to the Chair of Physics.
Requirements
MS or PhD in Physics or Physics Education required. Experience in teaching Introductory Physics at the post-secondary level and/or secondary level preferred. The successful candidate must be creative, organized and self motivated, with an ability to work both independently and collaboratively. The ability to analyze teaching materials is essential, as is the ability to exercise sound judgment and take initiative within the context of a group effort. Excellent written and oral communication skills and strong interpersonal skills are required, along with the ability to manage budget and purchasing processes.
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