| Job Title | Lecturer, Physics (One-Year, Temporary) |
| Division/College | Academic Affairs/College of Science, Engineering & Technology |
| Department | Physics |
| Employee Group | Faculty |
| Employee Status | Full Time |
| Work Schedule | |
| Job Summary | JOB SUMMARY:
The Physics Department at Saginaw Valley State University invites applications for a one year Lecturer of Physics position starting Fall 2018. The successful candidate will be expected to teach introductory freshman and sophomore classes, laboratory courses, including general education courses such as astronomy and meteorology. The teaching responsibilities will total approximately 12 contact hours per semester. A strong preference will be shown for candidates with college level teaching experience and with ability to teach general education courses in astronomy and meteorology. |
| Minimum Qualifications | MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates for this position must have a master's degree in Physics or a closely related field. |
| Preferred Qualifications | PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
College level teaching experience and ability to teach general education courses in astronomy and meteorology preferred. |
| Additional Information: | Screening of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. |
| Required Documents | Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | Unofficial transcripts (bachelor's and master's degrees)
Applicants MUST apply online: www.jobs.svsu.edu
Please include the following:
Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, Unofficial transcripts(bachelor's and master's degrees). |
| Date Posted: | 02-07-2018 |
| Posting Ends: | Open Until Filled |
| About SVSU | Saginaw Valley State University is a comprehensive university with more than 90 programs of study for its nearly 9,000 students. Located on a suburban campus in Michigan's Great Lakes Bay Region, SVSU is committed to a supportive and empowering environment for students, faculty and staff. The Chronicle of Higher Education recognized SVSU as a "Great College to Work For" in 2016 and 2017.
SVSU emphasizes undergraduate teaching and learning, and community-based research. In 2015, SVSU received the Community Engagement classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, a distinction achieved by only 7 percent of U.S. colleges and universities. By their senior year, 84 percent of students have engaged with community employers and agencies in internships, field placements or some other component of their academic preparation.
SVSU is establishing itself as a leader in STEM education for the Great Lakes Bay Region, partnering with businesses, foundations and school districts to improve students' performance in math and science at the middle school, high school and university levels.
More than 70 percent of SVSU freshmen live on campus in student housing. SVSU fields 17 varsity sports at the NCAA Division II level. The average class size is 23 students. For more information, please visit our website, http://www.svsu.edu. |
