The University of British Columbia invites applications for a tenure-track
Instructor 1 position in the Department of Physics & Astronomy on the
Vancouver campus. Appointment at a tenured rank may be considered for
applicants with exceptional qualifications and experience.
This position provides an opportunity to pursue a career based on
excellence in teaching, while participating in the intellectually exciting
atmosphere of a top-tier physics and astronomy department. The position
falls within UBC's Educational Leadership Stream, which is a career path
for teaching-oriented faculty that begins with the tenure-track Instructor
rank, continues with the tenured Senior Instructor rank, and culminates
with the Professor of Teaching rank. This path is analogous to the
research-oriented faculty progression of tenure-track Assistant Professor,
tenured Associate Professor, and Full Professor rank.
The Physics and Astronomy Department (www.phas.ubc.ca) is one of the
largest and most diverse in Canada. Our faculty and staff are committed to
attracting and training outstanding students and conducting forefront
research that spans the field. The department has been a leader in
transforming both lectures and laboratories to include new teaching
techniques and goals, and has a very active Physics Education Research
community. This ongoing effort is enabled by many faculty members, graduate
students committed to their own role in teaching, and a strong and diverse
undergraduate population. The successful candidate will be expected to
teach a range of courses, with a focus on taking a leading role in our
First year program, though other courses may be assigned as needed.
The minimum qualification is a PhD in Physics, Astronomy, or a related
field. Applicants are required to have demonstrated excellence in
teaching, and proven ability to contribute to curriculum development,
course design and other initiatives that advance the University’s ability
to excel in its teaching and learning mandate. This position will be
supported by and encouraged to contribute to the department’s initiatives
in discipline-based education research.
Candidates are urged to submit online applications, (please accept security
certificate) which should include a curriculum vita, names and contacts of
three referees, a statement of teaching philosophy and interests, evidence
of content area expertise and teaching effectiveness, and experience with
emerging technologies in teaching and learning. Three letters of reference
from referees familiar with the candidate’s teaching should be arranged to
be directly submitted, preferably electronically, to jobs=At=phas.ubc.ca by
the deadline. Questions regarding the position can be directed to head=At=
phas.ubc.ca.
The position is subject to final budgetary approval. The deadline for the
receipt of applications is March 15, 2016, with an anticipated starting
date of July 1, 2016.
UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. All
qualified persons are encouraged to apply. We especially welcome
applications from members of visible minority groups, women, Aboriginal
persons, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations
and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to engage
productively with diverse communities. Canadians and permanent residents of
Canada who successfully meet the criteria for excellence through the
application and interview process will be given priority.
