Lecturer in Physics
Employer: Department of Sciences, John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Location: New York, NY, United States
Description:
The principle teaching responsibility of this position is the instruction and coordination of our undergraduate physics courses and laboratories, at both the algebra-based and calculus-based levels. Candidates must demonstrate extensive experience teaching physics at the college-level and developing, implementing, and evaluating innovative pedagogy informed by the science education scholarly literature. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the quality of instruction throughout the department by sharing timely strategies that emerge from the field of science education. Lastly, all faculty members are expected to support the Department and the College by serving on various academic committees and contributing to the advancement of the curriculum.
Located steps from Lincoln Center at the cultural heart of New York City, John Jay College, a senior college of the City University of New York (CUNY), offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees and participates in the doctoral programs of the Graduate School of CUNY. The College has the largest Hispanic enrollment of any four-year college in the northeastern United States. Under the leadership of its fourth president, Jeremy Travis, John Jay College has experienced unprecedented faculty hiring, an expansion of its curricular offerings, and the opening in 2011 of a new 600,000 square foot building complete with a black-box theatre, state-of-the-art lab space for students and faculty, a moot courtroom, and a variety of virtual learning settings.
Qualifications:
Minimum qualifications are a Masters degree (or higher) in either physics or science education with at least four years of physics teaching experience. A strong physics background and some training or experience in innovative science education is required. Ideal candidates will have, or will soon be completing, a PhD or EdD in science education, an M.S. in physics or a closely-related discipline, and extensive experience in course development and innovative pedagogy. Substantial additional preference will be given to candidates with a background in forensic science and solid ideas of how forensic context and application can be incorporated into physics instruction. Candidates are expected to bring enthusiasm and demonstrated commitment to teaching and curriculum development.
To apply:
Position available for Fall 2012
All materials must be sent electronically in one email: paper applications will not be accepted.
To apply, send the following as attachments:
A cover letter expressing interest (max. 1 page),
curriculum vitae,
one or two representative research reprints,
statement of teaching philosophy (max. 2 page),
and three letters of recommendation to:
Address: Lawrence Kobilinsky, Chairperson
c/o Nathan H. Lents, Deputy Chairperson
JJC.Faculty.Search@gmail.com
To view the official posting of this position, visit:http://johnjay.jjay.cuny.edu/info/calendar/humanresource/
