Friday, June 12, 2015

Two One-Semester Lectureships, UW-Madison

Position Vacancy Listing: PVL # 82996
Official Title: SENIOR LECTURER(D80BN) or LECTURER(D80DN) or ASSOC LECTURER(D80FN)
Degree and area of specialization:
MS in physics or related field required; Ph.D. preferred.
License/certification:
Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience:
Previous experience teaching physics at the college/university level preferred.
Principal duties:
Co-Teach Physics courses for the Fall 2015 semester:
103 - General Physics
104 - General Physics
Prepare syllabus, prepare and present lectures, lead discussion section, hold office hours, prepare and administer examinations, supervise TAs and/or graders.
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. This course represents one 100% appointment for the Fall semester.
Physics 104 is a 4 credit course at the non-calculus level. A continuation of Physics 103 covering principles of electricity and magnetism, light, optics, and modern physics, with applications to a number of different fields. Two lectures, two discussions and one two-hour lab per week. This course represents one 40% appointment for the Fall semester.
Additional Information:
There is a possibility this position can be extended in subsequent semesters to teach one or more of course(s) listed on this PVL, or similar courses within the department. This position may become renewable if there is a need for an ongoing appointment.
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 07, 2016.
Appointment percent: 40% - 100%
Anticipated begin date: AUGUST 24, 2015
Number of Positions: 2
To Ensure Consideration:
Application must be received by: JUNE 15, 2015
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_82996/apply.php
Unless another application procedure has been specified above, please send resume and cover letter referring to Position Vacancy Listing #82996 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