This position would support the planetary sciences track in the physics major, and the laboratory science offerings for non-majors. The instructor will be responsible for developing a formal laboratory course to complement an existing course offering for non-majors.
The standard teaching load would be 8 courses a year (4/4). This would require curriculum development, as well as shepherding the course through the governance process for approval, which would constitute a portion of the service component associated with this position.
Formally supporting the resulting laboratory courses will also fall under the service obligations for this position. Additionally, this instructor would advise students in the planetary science track and mentor students in their senior project work. The strongest candidates would be able to contribute to other courses offered out of the department, physics, astronomy, or other nonmajors STE courses.
Application should be made through the Suffolk HR website and should include the following elements: 1) letter of application; 2) CV; 3) copies of transcripts; 4) evidence of teaching effectiveness; 5) three professional letters of reference (which should be sent electronically to Doris Wong, Employment Services Coordinator, at ydwong@suffolk.edu )
Please submit application materials no later than May 1, 2017.
Working at Suffolk:
Suffolk University is a private, comprehensive, urban university located in the heart of downtown Boston. Since 1906, Suffolk has been committed to creating an exceptional learning experience. Our college green is the Boston Common. We are steps from dozens of historic sites including the Old State House, Faneuil Hall, and the Massachusetts State House. We have no real boundaries to our campus—Boston and Suffolk blend together. Suffolk is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse community.
Suffolk University is actively seeking applicants from groups that might be under-represented because of race/color, gender, religion, real or perceived disability, national origin or LBGTQ status.
See yourself here with our terrific benefits package. Benefits include, but are not limited to:
- Harvard Pilgrim medical/Delta Dental at low employee costs
- Retirement options including both Standard Retirement Plan (SRP) and Voluntary Tax Deferred Annuity (VTDAP). The University contributes 9% to your SRP when you contribute 5% after eligibility guidelines have been met.
- All employees and faculty members who are at least half-time are eligible for the tuition free course benefit in the College of Arts and Sciences and in the Sawyer Business School. There are additional tuition benefits for spouses, domestic partners, and children.
- Generous time-off program. Vacation accrues monthly. Vacation for part-time employees is pro-rated based on the employees’ regularly scheduled hours. Additional holidays are announced each year and are separate from the employee’s vacation allowance.
- Pre-tax commuter benefit
- Discounted home and auto insurance
