The Department of Chemistry and Physics at the University of New England, Biddeford Maine, invites applications for a physics lecturer effective September 1, 2010. The position includes 18 contact hours of instruction (three studio physics sections each meeting 6 hours weekly). Preference will be given to candidates with experience or training in guided inquiry techniques such as Modeling Instruction, CPU Project, PRISMS, PHYSlab or Workshop Physics
Facilities and Approach: We use the modeling approach to physics instruction (modeling.asu.edu) adapted and implemented for use in the algebra-based college physics environment. The brand new Morgane Hall houses our two state-of-the-art physics labs each with a capacity of 24 students. Each lab has eight stations - three students/computer, Vernier LabPro interfaces, a range of probes, and LoggerPro software. 24 lab activities have been developed to cover the approximately 26 weeks of physics instruction.
Faculty: The Department of Chemistry and Physics has an energetic faculty actively engaged in teaching, program development, and undergraduate research. The Department includes seven tenured or tenure-track faculty positions in chemistry , 2.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) chemistry lab instructors, a full-time laboratory coordinator/instructor, and 1.5 FTE laboratory assistants. Also included in the Department is one tenured faculty member, one lecturer, and one lab instructor in Physics.
Location: The University has campuses in Biddeford and Portland, Maine. Most of the Department's courses are offered on the Biddeford campus, located at the mouth of the Saco River, about 20 miles south of Portland and less than 2 hours from Boston, in an area that offers a wide range of recreational and cultural opportunities. More information about the campus and region can be found by following links on the University's Web Page (http://www.une.edu).
Qualifications
Candidates must have at least a Masters in Physics or related field, and a strong commitment to teaching at the undergraduate level.
Contact
To Apply for This Position
Submit an application package containing the following:
Letter of Application
Current Curriculum Vitae
Brief statement of teaching philosophy and interests (2 page maximum)
Names and addresses of three individuals who have been asked to provide recommendations.
Copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts (unofficial copies acceptable)
Arrange for three letters of reference specifically addressing potential for excellence in teaching to be electronically submitted by the referees to arousselle1@une.edu.
The University of New England is an EO/AA employer.
