Two 1-semester 40% Instructorships at UW-Madison

Physics 115 - Energy: Principal duties: Teach Physics 115 - Energy Prepare syllabus, prepare and present lectures, lead discussion section, hold office hours, prepare and administer examinations, supervise one reader/grader. http://www.physics.wisc.edu/undergrads/general/courses.html/index.html#phys115 Physics 115 is a 3 credit course and is a one-semester introduction, focusing on a central concept: energy, energy sources, and the environment. This course gives students the necessary physics background to form opinions on energy questions. The physical laws of thermodynamics, electricity, and magnetism, and nuclear physics in connection with energy related topics such as: thermal pollution, fossil power, fission and fusion, nuclear power, and solar power. The course consists of two lectures and one discussion per week. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to hiring. A period of evaluation will be required ************************* Employee Class: Academic Staff Department(s): L&S/PHYSICS Full Time Salary Rate: Minimum $34,202 ACADEMIC (9 months) Depending on Qualifications Term: This position will end on JANUARY 08, 2015. Appointment percent: 40% Anticipated begin date: AUGUST 25, 2014 Number of Positions: 1 To Ensure Consideration: Application must be received by: AUGUST 07, 2014 How To Apply: Please submit a cover letter, CV/resume, and the names/relationships or three professional references via: https://www.physics.wisc.edu/apply/pvl_80403/apply.php Unless another application procedure has been specified above, please send resume and cover letter referring to Position Vacancy Listing #80403 to: Aimee Lefkow Phone: 608-263-2267 Fax: 608-263-0800 Department of Physics 1150 University Avenue Madison, WI 53706 Email: lefkow@hep.wisc.edu Physics 103 General Physics: Principal duties: Co-Teach Physics 103 - General Physics with Prof. Wesley Smith. Prepare syllabus, prepare and present lectures, hold office hours, prepare and administer examinations, supervise teaching of discussion and laboratory sections and supervise seven teaching assistants. http://www.physics.wisc.edu/undergrads/general/courses.html/index.html#phys103 Physics 103 is a 4 credit course at the non-calculus level. Topics are principles of mechanics, heat, and sound, with applications to a number of different fields. Three lectures, one discussion section and one two-hour lab per week. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to hiring. A period of evaluation will be required ************************* Employee Class: Academic Staff Department(s): L&S/PHYSICS Full Time Salary Rate: Minimum $34,202 ACADEMIC (9 months) Depending on Qualifications Term: This position will end on JANUARY 08, 2015. Appointment percent: 40% Anticipated begin date: AUGUST 25, 2014 Number of Positions: 1 To Ensure Consideration: Application must be received by: AUGUST 07, 2014 How To Apply: Please submit a cover letter, CV/resume, and the names/relationships or three professional refernces via: https://www.physics.wisc.edu/apply/pvl_80402/apply.php Unless another application procedure has been specified above, please send resume and cover letter referring to Position Vacancy Listing #80402 to: Aimee Lefkow Phone: 608-263-2267 Fax: 608-263-0800 Department of Physics 1150 University Ave Madison, WI 53706 Email: LEFKOW@HEP.WISC.EDU