PHYSICS (FULL-TIME EIGHT MONTH POSITION)
Date Posted: June 01, 2011
Region: Alberta
Institution: University of Northern British Columbia
Discipline: Physics
Web Link: http://www.unbc.ca/physics/index.html
The University of Northern British Columbia is ranked as one of Canada’s best small universities with a core campus in Prince George and regional campuses throughout northern BC. The Physics Program currently offers a Physics BSc degree, joint degrees with Mathematics, Computer Science and Chemistry and an MSc degree. Physics is the study of nature at its most fundamental level. As such, it is the science upon which all other sciences and technologies are based. Because it is so basic, a major in physics is ideal preparation, not only for further study in physics, but also for advanced study in such diverse fields as biophysics, medicine, astrophysics, chemical physics, engineering, meteorology, and computer science. For more information on the Physics program please consult: http://www.unbc.ca/physics/index.html.
The University of Northern British Columbia, in conjunction with the Physics Program, invites applications for a term position at the rank of Instructor 1. You will teach five courses: Physics 115 (General Introduction to Physics) and Physics 100 (Introduction to Physics) in the Fall 2011 semester; and Physics 100 (Introduction to Physics I), Physics 101 (Introduction to Physics II), and Physics 200 (Thermal Physics) in the Winter 2012 semester.
The successful applicant must be able to teach physics at the university level, and must have a MSc or a higher degree, in physics or a closely related discipline. The candidate should also provide evidence of previous teaching experience at the college or university level.
Applicants should forward their cover letter, curriculum vitae and the names and addresses of three references (including telephone, fax, and email information) quoting competition #FAPH05-11 BW to: The Office of the Provost, University of Northern British Columbia, 3333 University Way, Prince George, BC, V2N 4Z9. Fax: (250) 960-5791. Please direct inquiries to: Dr. Kerry Reimer, Acting Chair of the Physics Program, at Telephone (250) 960-6675, Email: reimerk@unbc.ca. This position is being advertised subject to budgetary approval. Electronic submissions of CVs can be forwarded to: FacultyRecruitment@unbc.ca.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Northern British Columbia is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from women, aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.
Applications received on or before June 20, 2011, will receive full consideration; however applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
