Tuesday, April 14, 2015

FT at Rochester Tech, NY

The Lecturer position is a 9.5 month, non-tenure track appointment that begins August 17, 2015 and may have the possibility of renewal. The primary responsibility of the position is teaching introductory physics in an activity-based, workshop format.
Required Minimum Qualifications
  • The minimum qualifications are a PhD in physics or a closely related discipline, recent experience teaching introductory physics, potential to succeed in an active-learning workshop-style classroom, and strong communication skills.
  • Candidates must be capable of teaching experimental physics courses typically found in strong undergraduate
  • Physics programs (such as junior-level labs and electronics) or astronomy courses.
  • Candidates must also be legally eligible to work in the United States beginning August 17, 2015 and continuing through the duration of the appointment.
  • Familiarity with current trends in undergraduate physics education and research interests compatible with the Schools current research activities are desirable.
Required Minimum Education Level
PhD
Required Application Documents
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae or Resume
List of References
How To Apply
Apply online at http://careers.rit.edu/faculty Keyword Search: 1667BR.
Please submit: your curriculum vitae, cover letter addressing the listed qualifications and upload the following attachments:
  • A brief teaching philosophy
  • The names, addresses and phone numbers for three references
Applications will be accepted through May 24, 2015
Additional Details
RIT does not discriminate. RIT promotes and values diversity, pluralism and inclusion in the work place. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities.RIT provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, veterans or wounded warriors where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to Careers@rit.edu. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.