The
Department of Physics & Astronomy at the University of Kansas
announces the availability of a three year postdoctoral teaching
fellowship. The department maintains a vibrant research program and
seeks to apply the same intellectual rigor to pedagogy. The candidate
will assist a team of faculty within the department who are charged with
transforming the introductory courses into a blended online/in-class
format. Eligibility is limited to applicants who have or will have
completed their Ph.D in Physics, Astronomy or closely related field by
the time of the appointment. Opportunities exist for the candidate to
collaborate with one of the research groups within the department. For a
complete announcement and to apply online, go to https://employment.ku.edu and search under Faculty Jobs for the keyword “Teaching Postdoc”
The following documents should be attached to your application: letter of application, curriculum vitae
and a teaching statement that summarizes your teaching experience and
philosophy for improving student engagement and learning in large
physics and astronomy courses. Applicants should arrange to have three
of the referees submit letters of recommendation that evaluate
pedagogical potential/achievement and teaching sent to: Kristin
Rennells, Department of Physics & Astronomy, 1082 Malott Hall, 1251
Wescoe Hall Dr., The University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS 66045, or
electronically via email: tatekris@ku.edu with the words “Teaching Postdoc” in the subject line.
Initial
review of applications begins April 30, 2014, and continues as long as
needed to identify a qualified pool. KU is an EO/AAE. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to
race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected
Veteran status.
Job Duties:
40%
- Develop educational materials to improve student learning and tools
to demonstrate student achievement of learning outcomes in large
introductory courses
20%
- Enhance online course resources outside of class time and develop
active learning activities to maximize concept mastery during
face-to-face class and laboratory time as appropriate
15%
- Partner with regular faculty members to teach and implement
mechanisms for improving student learning and engagement in large
introductory courses
10%
- Engage in opportunities presented by the College of Liberal Arts and
Sciences Course Transformation Initiative to enhance knowledge of
best-practices and collaborate with similar initiatives in other
departments on campus and at other universities
15% - Perform other related duties as required of this position
