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Thursday, February 11, 2016
PhysTEC Teacher-In-Residence, James Madison University, VA
Resume Cover Letter List of 3 Professional References
Request/Posting Number:
0407164
Working Title:
Physics Teacher in Residence
State Role Title:
Instructional Faculty - Full Time
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Pay Rate:
Commensurate with experience
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General Info:
The James Madison University Department of Physics and Astronomy invites experienced high school teachers to apply for a Physics Teacher in Residence (TIR) position for the 2016-17 academic year. We seek outstanding high school physics teachers to serve as local experts in our physics teacher education program. Teachers in closely related fields, including middle school physical science, will also be considered.
Ideal candidates include both current teachers and teachers in transition between jobs. We encourage current teachers to contact us to discuss ways to coordinate logistics with their school district and plan for the teacher's temporary leave. The TIR position is a 9-month full-time, non-tenure track faculty position. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The TIR will serve as a mentor and voice of experience for a PhysTEC (Physics Teacher Education Coalition, phystec.org) funded program to support the education of future high school physics teachers. The TIR will mentor pre-service teachers, facilitate tutorial sessions with undergraduate Learning Assistants, participate in a physics pedagogy course, and serve as liaison with the College of Education. This position is a chance to inspire and train the next generation of teachers while reconnecting with research-based physics pedagogy. Additional opportunities exist based on the applicant's interests.
Qualifications:
Qualifications include:
- Bachelor's degree required, master's degree preferred. - Demonstrated experience and ability in teaching high school physics or closely related subjects. - Experience mentoring and training teachers preferred.
Special instructions to applicants (This field includes all additional documents to be mailed as well as the mailing address):
Please attach an electronic cover letter which should detail the applicant's interest in the position, relevant experience and approach to teaching. Also attach a resume and a list of three references with contact information.
The names and contact information for three references will be requested at the end of the application. Each reference listed will receive an e-mail requesting that they submit a letter of recommendation through the JobLink system.
Org Name:
100032-Physics Department
Posting date:
02-10-2016
Review date:
02-26-2016
Closing date:
Open Until Filled
Proposed Starting Date:
08-25-2016
Position Status:
Full Time
Is this a JMU Only position? (If yes, only current employees of James Madison University are eligible to apply):
No
Is this a grant-funded position?
No
Application Types Accepted:
Faculty Profile
Reasonable Accommodation Request:
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