Located in the heart of the Fraser Valley, the University of the
Fraser Valley, with over 15,000 students pursuing more than 100
programs, including two master’s degrees, 15 bachelor’s degrees, majors,
minors and extended minors in more than 30 subject areas, and more than
a dozen trades and technology programs, is committed to teaching
excellence. UFV is a multi-campus institution and is regularly at the
top of national rankings in the areas of teaching excellence,
faculty-student interaction, and class size. UFV is also committed to
indigenization of the institution.
The department of Physics seeks to fill a limited term appointment faculty position in experimental physics.
The
successful candidate will have a PhD in experimental physics or
engineering (electrical, mechanical, or engineering physics, P.Eng
preferred); a proven record of exceptional undergraduate teaching; the
expertise needed to incorporate modern technologies into the design of
new senior-level labs, and a strong commitment to service within the
department and the university at large. He or she will be capable of
teaching a wide variety of introductory and advanced undergraduate
physics courses including experimental methods, electronics, and
advanced physics laboratories. The ability to teach computational
physics and/or courses in mechatronics will be considered an asset.
Applicants
should submit a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae, evidence of
outstanding teaching ability (such as recent course evaluations), and a
statement of teaching philosophy. Applicants should also arrange for
three letters of reference to be sent separately.
Direct all materials, referring to Posting 2014.xx to:
Human
Resources University of the Fraser Valley 33844 King Road,
Abbotsford, BC, Canada V2S 7M8 Tel: (604) 854-4554Fax: (604)
854-1538Website: www.ufv.ca Email resumes to: hrinfo@ufv.ca
The
Selection Advisory Committee will begin reviewing applications on April
25, 2014; however, the position will remain open until filled.
Shortlisted applicants may be required to undergo a criminal record check.
All
qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and
permanent residents will be given priority. In an effort to be both
environmentally and fiscally responsible, UFV will contact only
candidates receiving an interview. We thank all applicants for
considering UFV for employment. UFV is committed to the principle of
equity in employment.
