Position Summary
The Department of Physics invites applications for a full-time (1.00 FTE), 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor position.
(https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp?postingId=379729)
We are looking for individuals with a strong background and future research plans to expand our Physics Education Research Group. Faculty at Oregon State University are committed to undergraduate and graduate student success. We seek faculty who have evidence of educating and mentoring a diverse group of learners, which may include experience with sponsoring student research or internships, developing study abroad opportunities, service learning courses, or the use of innovation pedagogies such as hybrid or online learning.
Oregon State University's commitment to student success includes hiring, retaining, and developing a diverse faculty to mentor and educate our undergraduate and graduate students from entry to graduation. Our Strategic Plan (http://oregonstate.edu/leadership/strategicplan/phase3) articulates the strategies we believe critical to advancing and equalizing student success. As part of this commitment, OSU has established a hiring initiative for 2014-15 that is designed to support these strategies. In alignment with this initiative, the College of Science seeks to fill a position in the Department of Physics that will teach physics at the undergraduate and graduate level and will establish a research program in Physics Education.
The activities of the OSU Department of Physics include undergraduate and graduate education, and basic and applied research (www.physics.oregonstate.edu). The department offers doctoral and master degrees, and bachelor degrees in Physics. There are research programs in optics, condensed matter, computational physics and physics education. The department has 16 faculty members, approximately 120 majors, and 45 graduate students. The College of Science provides a core instructional role at OSU, supporting the ideals of learning, discovery, and engagement that are the foundation of a land-grant university. The College embraces instruction and research, in disciplines ranging from the physical to the biological sciences, that are based in unbiased inquiry and a dedication to discovery and innovation. The College of Science is committed to partnering with industry and public agencies to address some of the most compelling challenges of today and tomorrow.
The College of Science provides a core instructional role at OSU, supporting the ideals of learning, discovery, and engagement that are the foundation of a land-grant university. The College embraces instruction and research, in disciplines ranging from the physical, mathematical, statistical sciences to the life sciences that are based in unbiased inquiry and a dedication to discovery and innovation. The College of Science is committed to partnering with industry and public agencies to address some of the most compelling challenges of today and tomorrow.
Position Duties
60% - Teaching & Advising:
Teaching of regular credit courses as assigned; including (if applicable) class room preparation, lecture presentations, GTA supervision, timely grading of homework, timely grading of exams, making class information available through the web, holding regular office hours. The total number of regular courses per year in this position description is three (3) for a full time appointment.
Directing undergraduate and graduate research and theses.
Service on master and doctoral committees; mentoring of undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral associates; curricular development (single course improvement without dissemination).
30% - Scholarship & Creative Activity:
Pursue scholarly activities through research in the field of physics education. Results should be published in peer-reviewed journals and should be presented in professional meetings, symposia, and conferences.
Obtain grant and contract support for the research, in order to support (if applicable) research assistants, travel, summer salary, publication expenses, research equipment, computer equipment, and other costs of operating a research program.
Provide publication of non-refereed papers, web publications, publication of books and book chapters, patent awards, and inventions.
10% - Service & Profession:
Service on departmental and university committees as assigned.
Involvement with professional associations/societies, holding offices, participation in research advisory or review panels, review manuscripts for journals, organization of conferences, chairing conference sessions, and similar activities.
Minimum/Required Qualifications
Ph.D. in Physics or closely related field; AND
strong record of research, and evidence of potential excellence in teaching.
Commitment to undergraduate and graduate student success.
Commitment to excellence in educating and mentoring a diverse group of learners.
Research experience in Physics Education.
Strong interest in joining a collaborative research community.
Proven ability to teach Physics effectively at lower and upper division levels.
Ability to participate in interdisciplinary projects with other scientists throughout the University.
A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.
Scholarly Outcomes for Position (academic faculty only)
30% - Scholarly outcomes include dissemination of
research via publication of results in peer reviewed journals and
presentations at national or international conferences. Leadership in
collaboration and community-building. Innovative teaching, curriculum
development, and assessment.
Special Instructions to Applicants
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
1) A resume/CV that includes the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone contact numbers (Upload as 'Other Document' if not included with your resume/vitae).
2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.
For additional information please contact: Henri Jansen at physchair@science.oregonstate.edu.
OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
1) A resume/CV that includes the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone contact numbers (Upload as 'Other Document' if not included with your resume/vitae).
2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.
For additional information please contact: Henri Jansen at physchair@science.oregonstate.edu.
OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
