The Department of Physics &
Astronomy at Clemson University (http://physics.clemson.edu) invites
applications for the position of non-tenure-track Lecturer. This is a
full-time, nine-month position with benefits and is renewable annually.
Primary duties include teaching introductory courses. Other duties,
which are dependent on applicant qualifications, may include managing
instructional labs, teaching upper level courses, or collaborating with
department researchers. Lecturers at Clemson University are reviewed
annually in accordance with the university’s faculty manual (http://www.clemson.edu/faculty-staff/faculty-senate/manuals.html).
The appointment has a starting date of 15 August 2013.We are looking
for a committed and dynamic individual who can strengthen our programs
by engaging students from a diverse range of backgrounds, especially
non-science majors, through their teaching. A successful candidate
will be expected to develop and teach undergraduate physics/astronomy
courses and labs and supervise graduate teaching assistants.
Opportunities exist for mentoring creative inquiry (undergraduate
research) and assisting with departmental outreach efforts, as well as
for summer support teaching on campus and online physics and astronomy
classes. Required qualifications are a PhD in physics, astronomy, or a
related field, with preference given to applicants with teaching
experience at the undergraduate level, particularly teaching with
technology, and using modern student engagement methods. Interested
candidates should submit all materials (letter of application,
curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and the names and
email addresses of three persons who may be contacted as professional
references) electronically to cuphysicsjob@clemson.edu.
Address letter to: Chair, Lecturer Search Committee, Department of
Physics & Astronomy, Clemson University. Review of applications
will begin on April 30, 2013. All applications received by that date
will be given guaranteed consideration; however, the search will
continue until the position is filled.
Clemson
University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does
not discriminate against any individual or group of individuals on the
basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race,
religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information.
