The Department of Physics and Astronomy (http://www.physast.uga.edu) at The University of Georgia (http://www.uga.edu) seeks to hire a Lecturer. This will be a full-time, non-tenure track faculty position. A Ph.D. degree in Physics, Astrophysics or Astronomy is required at the time of job offer. The lecturer will primarily teach in the Department’s general physics programs and applicants must be committed to excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level. The starting date for this position is January 2012. Candidates should submit a vita, and a description of teaching philosophy electronically at https://www.physast.uga.edu/faculty_search/lecturer-2011/
and have three letters of reference sent electronically to Ms. Amy Bellamy
Email: lecturer-2011@physast.uga.edu
Evaluation of applications will begin on August 1, 2011, and will continue until the position is filled. The Franklin College of Arts & Sciences, its many units, and The University of Georgia are committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty and students, and sustaining a work and learning environment that is inclusive. The University of Georgia is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that encourages applications from female and minority candidates.
Reporting to the Department Head of Physics and Astronomy, the lecturer must have a Ph.D. degree in Physics, Astrophysics or Astronomy. The lecturer will primarily teach in the Department’s general physics programs and must be committed to excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level. The lecturer will be responsible for a workload of three three-credit hour courses per semester during the academic year. Additional duties may be assigned, such as academic advising, and working with tenure-track faculty in course and curriculum development as specified by the Department Head of Physics and Astronomy.
