The School of Science (SoS) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY invites applications for the position of Lecturer in the Department of Physics, Applied Physics, and Astronomy, starting January 2018. This renewable position will initially be a 3-year appointment. Primary responsibilities will be introductory undergraduate Physics education for engineering and science students. There is an emphasis on development of new pedagogical methods. There will also be opportunities to teach senior level physics courses or to contribute to Physics educational development projects, depending on the candidate’s strengths and interests. Candidates must possess a Ph.D., or foreign degree equivalent, in Physics or a closely-related discipline. The successful candidate is expected to have strong teaching, advising, and mentoring skills. The ideal candidate will be an individual with a comprehensive vision of physics education, as well as the skills needed to integrate hands-on laboratory skills at the introductory physics levels. We welcome candidates who bring diverse intellectual, geographical, gender, and ethnic perspectives to Rensselaer’s work and campus communities Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employee |
| Screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. To apply, qualified applicants must submit a resume, a statement of teaching and professional interests, and evidence of teaching effectiveness as well as contact information for three references by email to: perraj@rpi.edu Evidence of teaching effectiveness may include student evaluations, publications or conference presentations related to teaching practices or pilot studies, syllabi, and/or sample assignments. Applicants should arrange for their references to send letters directly to perraj@rpi.edu at this time. Inquiries may be directed to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Department of Physics, Applied Physics, and Astronomy Attn: Prof. Vincent Meunier Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 110 8th Street, Troy NY 12180-3590 |
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