FT at UW Superior

https://www.careers.wisconsin.edu/?Page=HRS_CE_JOB_DTL&JobOpeningId=9885&Po stingSeq=1 POSITION: Physics Instructor DUTIES: Fall 2014, provide 8 to 9 contact hours of instruction for Physics 100 Astronomy lecture and lab along with lecture or lab section of Physics 107 Algebra-Based Physics I. Spring 2015, provide 7 to 8 contact hours of instruction for Physics 160 Physical Science lecture and lab and lecture or lab section of Physics 108 Algebra-Based Physics II. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE: ¿ Strong background in Physics, including a Masters degree in Physics, Science Education, or a closely related field ¿ Demonstrated ability to teach physics, particularly at an introductory level DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE: ¿ Experience teaching undergraduate physics lectures and laboratories ¿ Experience working with a telescope The successful candidate will be dynamic, energetic, creative, and engaging. The successful candidate will demonstrate commitment to the public liberal arts mission and to quality teaching and learning methods. Willingness and interest in utilizing technology in the classroom strongly preferred. The successful candidate must be committed to the highest ethical standards and demonstrate effective leadership and teamwork skills. Candidates that incorporate issues of inclusive excellence and diversity within their curriculum are especially encouraged to apply. SALARY: UW-S offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance coverage for domestic partners and their eligible dependents. STARTING DATE: August 2014 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: For additional information visit www.uwsuper.edu or contact Dr. Mary Balcer (715) 394-8424 APPLICATION PROCESS: Review of applications will commence on August 4, 2014 and will continue until the position is filled. Please submit your application materials to Ms. Sandra Orr at sorr@uwsuper.edu The complete application packet should include 1. Cover letter addressing your teaching philosophy 2. Curriculum Vitae 3. Unofficial transcripts 4. Names and contact information for three (3) references If you have questions in regards to the hiring process, please contact Ms. Sandra Orr at (715)394-8322 or by email at sorr@uwsuper.edu UW-Superior: A Special Place: The University of Wisconsin-Superior is Wisconsin¿s leading public liberal arts college. Established in 1893 with a mission to train teachers, it later became a part of the University of Wisconsin-System, and in 1998 was designated as Wisconsin¿s Leading Public Liberal Arts College by the University of Wisconsin System Board of regents. The University serves 2,900 traditional and non-traditional students and is dedicated to the integration of liberal and professional studies and serving a diverse student population. UW-Superior maintains the values of its founding as a teacher education college through emphasis on excellence in teaching as well as service to the community and region. The core mission is student-centered and values oriented, as the institution fosters intellectual growth and career preparation within a liberal arts tradition that emphasizes individual attention and embodies respect for diverse cultures and multiple voices. The richness of programs lend to a very personalized educational environment that integrates theory and practice, liberal and professional education, teaching, scholarship, and creativity. The University has launched a significant campus-wide Liberal Arts Initiative that includes a First Year Experience, Academic Service Learning, Global Awareness, Writing Across the Curriculum, and a Senior Year Experience. At UW-Superior, we promote the values of academic excellence, integrity, and community within a collegial environment. At the core of our values is the appreciation for, and examination of, diversity, inclusivity, and equity. UW-Superior offers day, evening, weekend, and distance learning classes. The University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identities of ¿final candidates¿ must be revealed upon request. According to the Attorney General, ¿final candidates¿ under Wisconsin law means the five candidates who are considered most qualified for the position. See Wis. Stat. Sec. 19.36(7)(a). The University reserves the right to check additional references with notice given to the candidates at the appropriate time in the process. Employment will require a criminal background check. A pending criminal charge or conviction will not necessarily disqualify an applicant. In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the University does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record. Employment is subject to federal laws that require verification of identity and legal right to work in the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act. For UW-Superior campus safety information and crime statistics/Annual Security Report, see www.uwsuper.edu/safety/clery or contact the Office of Campus Safety at (715) 394-8114 for a printed copy. UW-Superior is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator