The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Victoria invites dynamic individuals with a passion for teaching physics to undergraduate students to apply for a Senior Instructor position. This is a two-year term position. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in physics and have significant teaching experience at the university or college level. The Senior Instructor is expected to teach undergraduate physics courses at both introductory and advanced levels. The ability to teach astronomy courses as well is valued. The teaching load over a full year is eight one-term courses.
Applications should include a curriculum vitae and copies of graduate transcripts, as well as a teaching dossier that includes a statement of teaching philosophy and goals, a summary of courses taught, and documentation of teaching effectiveness. The contact information for at least three referees should be sent to:
Robert Kowalewski, Chair
Department of Physics and Astronomy
University of Victoria
Victoria, BC V8W 3P6
Canada
Email applications are encouraged and should be sent to chair@phys.uvic.ca. The consideration of applications will begin on February 26, 2010 and continue until the position is filled. The expected starting date is July 1, 2010, although alternative starting dates may be considered.
The University of Victoria is an equity employer and encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, Aboriginal Peoples, people of all sexual orientations and genders, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the University. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; in accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
