The Department of Physics at UC San Diego (http://physics.ucsd.edu ) has an opening for a Lecturer with Potential Security of Employment (LPSOE), starting July 1, 2009. An LPSOE position closely parallels that of an Assistant Professor on track for tenure, but with primary emphasis on undergraduate education. The position is full-time and will provide leadership in development and coordination of the Science and Mathematics Initiative (SMI), as well as teaching a variety of undergraduate courses in Science Education and Physics. The Lecturer-PSOE will serve as an interface for the SMI program with the Office of the President, the Dean’s Office, participating departments, Educational Studies, and local schools.
We are seeking an outstanding teacher who wishes to have a permanent, full-time instructional position on an academic-year basis. The position will involve:
• teaching physics courses, with emphasis on introductory laboratory and lecture courses for non-majors;
• teaching SMI program courses;
• developing curriculum, including effective new ways of demonstrating physics principles and using instructional technology to enhance student learning;
• training teaching assistants;
• coordinating various aspects of the undergraduate instructional program; and
• participating in education-related committees, student recruitment and outreach, and efforts to secure extramural funding for educational program development.
Candidates must have a Ph.D. degree in physics (any area) or a closely related scientific field, a record of excellence in teaching, and strong writing and interpersonal skills.
Applicants should send a curriculum vitae, a synopsis of teaching experience/interests and professional goals, and have three letters of reference sent to: LPSOE Search Committee, Department of Physics – LMW 0354, University of California San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA 92093-0354. Applicants are welcome to include in their cover letters a personal statement summarizing their contributions to diversity. Review of applications will begin January 15, 2009 and continue until the position is filled. Salary is commensurate with experience and based on the University of California pay scale. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to excellence through diversity.
