Lab Facilities Specialist, Rutgers

https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/92591

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Lab Facilities Specialist
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
Department	SASN - Physics
Overview
Posting Summary	Rutgers University-Newark, an urban, public research university and anchor institution, located in Newark, New Jersey, a city of promise, is seeking a Lab Facilities Specialist. Reporting to the Chair, Department of Physics, School of Arts and Sciences-Newark (SASN). The Lab Facilities Specialist is responsible for all aspects of the introductory Physics laboratories and Physics education, including, but not limited to, overseeing operations, training Physics instructors, directing the Learning Assistants Program, and writing proposals for internal and external support. The duties of the Lab Facilities Specialist includes but not limited to the following; - Designs and develops curriculum and experiments that incorporate innovative pedagogical techniques, standardize laboratory instruction, and enhance student understanding of the fundamental concepts of physics. - Establishes an innovative framework for research and project development. - Develops research budgets and performs both quantitative and qualitative research and data analysis. - Responsible for report and proposal writing and may serve as Principal Investigator (PI) and/or assist PIs to develop original, innovative research plans and strategies and schedules to ensure successful completion of projects and programs. - Recruits, trains and supervises learning assistants - Supervises day to day operations of teaching laboratories - Completes work independently with broadly defined work objectives and limited review of overall results. Please visit our Website: https://www.physics.rutgers.edu/
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	05
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	52557.000
Annual Mid Range Salary	65441.500
Annual Maximum Salary	78326.000
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	URA-AFT Administrative
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Information about the benefits provided to Rutgers employees can be found at: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	- Master’s degree in Physics or Physics Education and a minimum of two years’ experience in physics teaching laboratories.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	- Knowledge of laboratory design and physics education pedagogically. - Thorough knowledge of physics, computers, electronics, and mechanical systems. - In-depth knowledge of physics test instruments. - Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to collaborate and interact with students, faculty, and staff. - Ability to hand a multifaceted position with conflicting demands. - Must be able to multitask and manage several complex projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, student-focused environment with an understanding of the mission, vision, role, and goals of the Department, SASN, and RU-N, and the role the tasks and responsibilities of this position play in the achievement of these goals.
Preferred Qualifications	Ph.D. degree in Physics or Physics Education or related field preferred.
Equipment Utilized	Position regularly uses all software, systems, and equipment necessary to provide effective and efficient management of laboratories and teaching, including but not limited to, laboratory equipment and specialized software, and the MS Office Suite, Apple products, Cornerstone, RU Marketplace, RAPSS, ECRT, HCM, and any and all systems the University uses for laboratory instruction, research and grant submission, financial management, procurement, safety, inventory, reporting, training, Protection of Minors, accident reporting, payroll and personnel management, facilities and space, and the equipment, software, and all specialized materials needed to support the effective and efficient performance of this position.
Physical Demands and Work Environment	- Fast-paced, deadline-driven, community-oriented, team environment with requirement to skillfully and professionally handle multiple shifting priorities, and to interact successfully with a wide range of individuals at all levels of the University and external community. - Responsibilities may include attendance at and participation in evening and weekend activities. Laboratory environment. - Relevant safety training and procedures mandatory. - Must be able to lift and move up to 30 pounds.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	19ST2486
Posting Open Date	05/17/2019
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-Newark
Home Location Campus	Rutgers University-Newark
Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * What is the highest level of education you have completed?
   • High School Diploma/GED
   • Associate's Degree
   • Bachelor's Degree
   • Master's Degree
   • Ph.D.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
3. List of References

Optional Documents

FT Lecturer, Auburn AL

https://aufacultypositions.peopleadmin.com/postings/3590https://aufacultypositions.peopleadmin.com/postings/3590

Position Information

Job Title	Lecturer - Physics
Posting Number	P1349F

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary	The Physics Department at Auburn University is seeking a highly qualified individual for a Lecturer position. This is a nine-month, non-tenure track position for the 2019-2020 academic year. The expected salary range is between $47,000 and $51,000 for the nine-month appointment. The successful candidate will be expected to: (1) teach introductory and upper-level undergraduate courses in physics, (2) interact with other faculty and staff to contribute to current and future innovative pedagogical efforts in undergraduate teaching, and (3) supervise graduate teaching assistants. Candidates need to include in their application a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and the names and contact information for three professional references. More information on this position and the department can be found at: http://www.physics.auburn.edu. The desired starting date is 16 August 2019.
Minimum Qualifications	Applicants must possess a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Physics or a related field at the time the appointment begins. The candidate selected for this position must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the proposed term of employment. Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills are required.
Desired Qualifications	Experience in physics education research (PER), lecture demonstration activities, and teaching large lecture classes is desirable.
Special Instructions to Applicants	Review of applications will begin February 1, 2019 and will continue until the position is filled.

Posting Detail Information

Open Date
Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
References required for this position?	Yes
If yes, minimum number requested	3

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
   • Advertisement/Publication
   • Website
   • Public Job Posting (AU faculty positions site)
   • Academic Conference
   • Agency Referral
   • Internal Job Posting
   • Personal Referral
   • Veterans Assistance Services (Veteran Job Boards, Military Base Services, State Vet Rep, etc.)
   • Disability Assistance Services (Disability Job Boards, ABLE Network, Voc-Rehab referral, etc.)
   • Other
2. * Please enter the specifics for the option you selected above:
   (Open Ended Question)

Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae/Resume
3. Statement of Teaching Philosophy

Optional Documents

1. Other Documentation

DBER postdocs, Cornell

Cornell University is developing a strong discipline-based education research community, with faculty, postdocs, and students in biology, physics, economics, and more. DBER efforts also build on the University’s Active Learning Initiative, an institutional funding program to support faculty and departments to implement evidence-based teaching and learning. To continue to build this group, we are interested in supporting DBER applications for the Cornell University Presidential Postdoctoral Fellows program. Information about this program is below. If you are interested in applying with support from faculty in biology and physics education research, please reach out to Michelle Smith (BER faculty in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology) and Natasha Holmes (PER faculty in Physics) by June 14th. Our current research interests are quite broad – you can find information on our websites or by contacting us. Prospective applicants should have a strong vision for DBER postdoctoral work that builds on or extends the current DBER programs at Cornell. As per the recommended research theme, we encourage applications interested in study DBER related to genomics instruction, though any interested candidates are encouraged to reach out.

CORNELL UNIVERSITY

PRESIDENTIAL POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWS 2020

CORNELL UNIVERSITY PRESIDENTIAL POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWS are high-profile postdoctoral research positions with significant independence and resources to attract some of the world’s best young scholars to interact deeply with faculty and students on Cornell’s campuses.  Candidates from all areas of research and inquiry, who will be no more than two years past the award date of their doctoral degree by the application deadline, are eligible for this program. Successful candidates will have access to the full range of talent and considerable resources available at Cornell, and will be encouraged to interact broadly with the Cornell intellectual community, in addition to their postdoctoral research with a tenured or tenure-track faculty member (sponsor) and their research group. Cornell Presidential Postdoctoral Fellows will also receive lifetime membership in the Society of Cornell Fellows along with the participants in other named prestigious and competitively awarded Cornell postdoctoral fellowships. Approximately six to ten Presidential Fellowships are awarded each year, with the inaugural cohort of ten fellows chosen in the academic 2017-2018 year, and nine selected in 2018-2019. For the 2019-2020 selection cycle, as part of the Provost’s Radical Collaborations initiative, some of the postdoctoral positions each year will be reserved for applications focusing on one thematic area of Radical Collaboration outlined by the Provost’s office. This year, the chosen topic will be “Advancing Genome Biology”, in line with the Provost’s task force on Genome Biology which can be found here: http://provost.cornell.edu/academic-initiatives/radical-collaboration/genome-biology/.  Applicants whose research is not covered by this theme are still encouraged to apply.

Appointments are for up to three years, dependent on positive annual evaluations, and may include a teaching component where appropriate of no more than 25% averaged over the length of the appointment.  The stipend for appointments in the 2019-2020 academic year will be $68,000 plus full Cornell University endowed employee fringe benefits. Each Fellow also will be provided $5,000 annually for discretionary research expenses including travel. Interested individuals can contact any tenure-track or tenured Cornell faculty member(s), i.e. assistant, associate or full professor, who, if agreeable to serve as the lead sponsor(s), will endorse the candidate’s application. We recommend contacting prospective faculty sponsors as early as possible. A tenure track assistant professor may serve as a primary sponsor only if a tenured professor serves as secondary sponsor.All Cornell faculty may only sponsor a total of one postdoctoral candidate application (either as primary or secondary sponsor), however if an Assistant Professor is the primary sponsor, tenured faculty may additionally sponsor one as a secondary.

Applications will be judged on the qualifications of the candidate, including their ability to be an ambassador for Cornell University, and the quality and originality of the proposed research and its potential impact. Review and ranking of applications will be performed by a representative faculty committee, and decisions are expected between December 2019 and February 2020. 

More information can be found on our website here: https://research.cornell.edu/content/presidential-postdoctoral-fellows

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Interested individuals can contact any tenure-track or tenured Cornell faculty member(s) who is agreeable to serve as the sponsor(s), to request sponsorship and the required letter of recommendation.  It is recommended to contact the Cornell faculty member well in advance of the deadline, as faculty may receive multiple requests to sponsor applicants. Applications will be submitted using the online submission portal. To submit an application, please visit our website,https://research.cornell.edu/content/presidential-postdoctoral-fellows and click on “How to Apply”, or apply directly to our online application system athttps://ras.research.cornell.edu/CPPF.

APPLICATION MATERIALS

1.                   Candidate CV (4 page max), including publication list and date of Ph.D. graduation, and listing the Ph.D. advisors name. If not yet graduated, please note the estimated date for graduation. Applicants graduating before September 1^st 2017 will not be considered. Font size should be no smaller than 11pt.

2. A description of proposed research (2 page max.) that should include a clear statement of objectives and of the significance and expected impact of the proposed research if successful. If your application is responsive to the Genome Biology Initiative, you must include a section outlining how your proposed work aligns with this Radical Collaboration. This page limit includes figures, citations, references, tables etc. Font size should be no smaller than 11pt. Applications exceeding this limit will be rejected without review.

3. Two letters of recommendation (2 page max. for each letter), including one that must be from the candidate’s PhD thesis advisor, which provide detailed assessments of the candidate’s qualifications and potential for innovative, ground-breaking independent research.

4. A letter of support from Cornell lead (and secondary if applicable) faculty sponsor(s) (2 page max.) including a brief statement of any financial and logistical support of the proposed research that will be provided by the faculty sponsor(s). These letters are critical and will be taken into careful consideration by the review committee. No other letters should be included.

5. A statement on diversity and inclusion (1 page max.), that outlines your experiences with diversity, equity and inclusion. Those experiences can include, but are not limited to the following: lived experience as a member of an underrepresented group; experience living and meaningfully interacting with individuals with a variety of identities; and professional development or other training in diversity, equity and inclusion. If your experiences are different from those listed and you have a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, please explain how you will manifest that commitment in this postdoctoral position. Font size should be no smaller than 11pt.

Application materials should be submitted by the postdoctoral applicant to the online application portal here: https://ras.research.cornell.edu/CPPF

NOTE: If proposed sponsors or recommendation letter authors wish to keep their letters confidential, please submit the letter directly topres.pdfellows@cornell.edu as a PDF file, with the file name “ApplicantLastName, ApplicantFirstName-CPPF2020”.

Deadline for all materials:  Monday September 2, 2019 5:00pm Eastern Standard Time. Late applications will be rejected without review.

Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University's heritage.  We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

Visiting Lecturer, RIT, Rochester NY

Visiting Lecturer

Institution:

Rochester Institute of Technology

Location:

Rochester, NY

Category:

Faculty - Science - Physics

Posted:

05/09/2019

Type:

Full-Time

4560BR

College of Science

COS School of Physics and Astronomy

Detailed Job Description
The Rochester Institute of Technology School of Physics and Astronomy invites applications for one or more faculty positions anticipated to be at the rank of Visiting Lecturer. The positions are 9 month, non-tenure track appointments that would begin August 14, 2019, with the possibility of renewal. 

The primary responsibility of the position is teaching introductory physics in an activity-based, workshop format. The minimum qualifications are a PhD in physics or a closely related discipline, evidence of effective and successful recent teaching, potential to succeed in an active-learning workshop-style classroom, and strong communication skills. Although not required, experience or strong interest in teaching undergraduate astronomy courses or laboratory-based physics courses are also desirable. Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the United States at the start and continuing through the duration of the appointment. Familiarity with current trends in undergraduate physics education is desirable. Opportunities for summer teaching may be available. 

We are seeking individuals who have the ability and interest in contributing to a community committed to Student Centeredness; Professional Development; Integrity and Ethics; Respect, Diversity and Pluralism; Innovation and Flexibility; and Teamwork and Collaboration. Select to view links to RIT's core values, honor code, and diversity commitment.

Department/College Description
The School of Physics and Astronomy web page is located at https://www.rit.edu/science/sopa.

About the University:
Founded in 1829, Rochester Institute of Technology is a diverse and collaborative community of engaged, socially conscious, and intellectually curious minds. Through creativity and innovation, and an intentional blending of technology, the arts and design, we provide exceptional individuals with a wide range of academic opportunities, including a leading research program and an internationally recognized education for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. Beyond our main campus in Rochester, New York, RIT has international campuses in China, Croatia, Dubai, and Kosovo. And with more than 19,000 students and more than 125,000 graduates from all 50 states and over 100 nations, RIT is driving progress in industries and communities around the world. Find out more at www.rit.edu .

Required Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in physics or closely related discipline
• Evidence of effective and successful recent teaching
• Potential to succeed in an active learning workshop-style classroom
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the college's continuing commitment to cultural diversity, pluralism, and individual differences.

Required Minimum Education Level
PhD

Faculty Type (Tenure Status): Non-Tenure-Track Visiting

Faculty Discipline: Physics

Faculty Rank: Visiting Lecturer

Anticipated Start Date: 14-Aug-2019

Required Application Documents
Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume, Letters of Recommendation, List of References, Statement of Teaching Philosophy

How To Apply
Please apply online at http://careers.rit.edu/faculty Keyword Search 4560BR. Please submit: the online application; a cover letter addressing the listed qualifications, and include a statement about their contributions to diversity and a description of any previous activities mentoring members of historically excluded racial, gender, or other identities; a curriculum vita that clearly describes teaching experience; and upload the following attachments:

• A statement of teaching philosophy
• Any evidence of teaching effectiveness, including the potential to be effective in an interactive learning classroom 
• A list of three current professional references with their contact information

Successful candidates must be committed to working with diverse student and community populations. 

Candidates should arrange to have their three references send letters of recommendation directly to Chair, Faculty Search Committee, RIT School of Physics & Astronomy. These letters must be submitted to physsrch@rit.edu and must be in PDF format. Inquiries regarding the position may also be sent electronically to physsrch@rit.edu. 

To receive full consideration, all application materials should be received by June 7, 2019.

Additional Details
The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources.RIT does not discriminate. RIT promotes and values diversity, pluralism and inclusion in the work place. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities.RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to your application for employment at RIT, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to Careers@rit.edu.

FT Instructional Faculty, Rutgers/Newark

https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/92073

Teaching Instructor/Assistant or Associate Teaching Professor

Institution:

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Location:

Newark, NJ

Category:

• Faculty - Science - Astronomy and Astrophysics
• Faculty - Science - Physics

Posted:

05/17/2019

Type:

Full-Time

Salary: Open

Posting Summary

The Department of Physics invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track position at the rank of Teaching Instructor/Assistant or Associate Teaching Professor beginning September 1, 2019. Teaching duties may include: Astronomy and Cosmology (general education), calculus-based University Physics, as well as other undergraduate courses (for a full list of course offerings, visit the department website at http://phys.rutgers.edu). In addition to teaching duties, the successful candidate will serve in department committees and other service as needed. The overall workload will not exceed 12 credits per semester (a figure that combines teaching and service components). The candidate is expected to have a Ph.D. in Physics, Physics Education, or a related discipline by the time of appointment and demonstrated excellence in lecture and laboratory course instruction and development. The successful applicant will be expected to teach and develop introductory physics courses. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching through advancing and supporting initiatives that deepen pedagogical knowledge and sustain motivated learning in all students. The Department of Physics supports innovation and practices in physics education research. Rutgers non-tenure track positions have competitive salary and benefits.

Minimum Education and Experience

Ph.D. degree along with demonstrated excellence in lecture and laboratory course instruction and development.

Overview

The School of Arts and Sciences-Newark (SASN) is a place where exploration, discovery, and imagination come together to form the core of a liberal arts education. We serve all undergraduates at Rutgers University-Newark (RU-N); and offer a broad selection of more than 2,000 undergraduate and graduate courses a year in more than 40 subjects. SASN combines the best of a large research university with a small liberal arts college. RU-N is a remarkably diverse, urban, public research university that is not just in Newark but of Newark-an anchor of our home city. RU-N is located in a transportation hub with easy access to New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C. New Jersey offers vibrant and varied cultural activities, excellent schools, and opportunities to live in culturally diverse urban, suburban, or small-town settings within a short distance of campus. RU-N is consistently ranked one of the most diverse universities in the country by US News & World Report and is located minutes from New York City. For more information about RU-N: newark.rutgers.edu.

Posting Open Date: 05/16/2019

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must include a cover letter, statement of teaching philosophy, current curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of two references.

Campus: Rutgers University-Newark

Home Location Campus: Rutgers University-Newark

Head of Public Engagement, APS, College Park MD

https://www.aps.org/about/jobs/head-public.cfm

Head of Public Engagement

The Head of Public Engagement sets the direction for APS public engagement programs in consultation with the Director of Education and Diversity and key APS leaders. This position leads public engagement programs, engages key stakeholders, and works synergistically with other program areas.

Responsibilities

Leads public engagement programs

• Develops and advances high impact public engagement programs that embody APS priorities, in consultation with the department director and key APS leaders.
• Maintains deep knowledge of peer-reviewed literature, reports and other publications to inform program development.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of public engagement programs using best practices and makes changes informed by evaluation results.
• Writes proposals to fund public engagement programs and helps identify potential funding sources.
• Leads the public engagement team to implement programs and assumes primary responsibility for the success of public engagement initiatives.

Engages key stakeholders to help define and advance outreach priorities

• Serves as a liaison to the Committee on Informing the Public (CIP) and engages members in actively shaping and implementing the APS public engagement agenda.
• Serves as a liaison to the Forum on Outreach and Engaging the Public (FOEP) and other APS units interested in outreach, and seeks to engage executive committees in working collaboratively toward common goals.
• Builds and maintains relationships with public engagement leaders in the science community and other organizations to understand trends, challenges, best practices, and opportunities.

Works synergistically with other APS program areas and relevant departments

• Collaborates with Education, Diversity, Careers, International Affairs and the Office of Governmental Affairs in areas of common interest, leveraging the expertise of other program areas to enhance public engagement initiatives and vice versa.
• Works closely with Communications to effectively reach target audiences.

Qualifications

Education: Ph.D. (preferred) or MS in physics or closely related field is required. Additionally, a background in science education and/or science communication is desired.

Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Five years of experience leading outreach programs or equivalent is required. Experience with proposal writing and project management is required. Supervisory experience is preferred.
• Possess a deep knowledge of public engagement, including effective practices and peer-reviewed literature.
• Strong, polished interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to handle several complex projects simultaneously, possess excellent organizational skills, and meet deadlines.
• Proactively identify and respond to needs, and exercise sound judgment.
• Computer skills and high level of proficiency in standard office software are essential.
• Customer service orientation desired, including ability to resolve conflicts constructively, and to empathize and understand perspectives and widely varying backgrounds of others.
• Demonstrate willingness and ability to work as a team player.
• Able to travel several times per year.
• Able to manage up, manage down, and manage across effectively.
• Demonstrate a collaborative style to engage committee members and membership units in advancing outreach objectives, and partner effectively with APS staff in synergistic areas.
• Build and maintain good relationships with key stakeholders in the public engagement community.
• Able to gather strategic input and use results of strategic analyses to identify new directions and refine existing programs, in consultation with the department director and key APS leaders. 
• Competence in managing grants, proposal writing and budgetary management practices is required.
• Understand and employ principles of project management and program evaluation.
• Ability to allocate resources, delegate work, motivate people and resolve conflicts.
• Sensitive to the reactions of others and offer appropriate responses, so they feel their perspectives are heard and taken into account.

To apply, send cover letter with salary requirement, resume, and a list of professional references to the attention of APS Human Resources via e-mail: personnel@aps.org

Head of Education, APS, College Park MD

https://www.aps.org/about/jobs/head-education.cfm

The Head of Education sets the direction for the APS education programs area in consultation with the Director of Education and Diversity and key APS leaders. This position leads education programs, engages key stakeholders and works synergistically with other program areas. This position is based at the APS headquarters office located in College Park, MD (walking distance from the College Park Metro Station).

Responsibilities

Leads education programs

• Develops and advances high impact education programs that embody APS priorities, in consultation with the department director and key APS leaders
• Maintains deep knowledge of peer-reviewed literature, reports and other publications to inform program development
• Evaluates the effectiveness of education programs using best practices and makes changes informed by evaluation results
• Writes proposals to fund education programs and helps identify potential funding sources
• Leads staff teams to implement programs and assumes primary responsibility for the success of education initiatives

Engages key stakeholders to help define and advance education priorities

• Serves as a liaison to the Committee on Education (COE) and engages members in actively shaping and implementing the APS education agenda
• Serves as a liaison to the Forum on Education (FEd), the Topical Group on Education Research (GPER) and other APS units interested in education, and seeks to engage executive committees in working collaboratively toward common goals
• Builds and maintains relationships with education leaders in the physics community and other organizations to understand trends, challenges, best practices, and opportunities

Works synergistically with other APS program areas and relevant departments

• Collaborates with Public Engagement, Diversity, Careers, International Affairs and the Office of Governmental Affairs in areas of common interest, leveraging the expertise of other program areas to enhance public engagement initiatives and vice versa
• Works closely with Communications to effectively reach target audiences

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education: Ph.D. (preferred) or M.S. in physics or closely related field is required, including physics education research and science education

Experience: Five years of experience leading education programs or equivalent is required. Experience with proposal writing and project management is required. Supervisory experience is preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

General: Needs to possess a deep knowledge of physics education, including effective practices and peer-reviewed literature. Strong, polished interpersonal, written and oral communication skills are necessary. Must have the ability to handle several complex projects simultaneously, possess excellent organizational skills, and meet deadlines. Must be able to proactively identify and respond to needs, and exercise judgment. Computer skills and high level of proficiency in standard office software are essential. Customer service orientation desired, including ability to resolve conflicts constructively, and to empathize and understand perspectives and widely varying backgrounds of others. Needs to demonstrate willingness and ability to work as a team player. Must be able to travel several times per year.

Leadership and Management: Must be able to manage up, manage down, and manage across effectively. Must demonstrate a collaborative style to engage committee members and membership units in advancing outreach objectives, and partner effectively with APS staff in synergistic areas. Needs to build and maintain good relationships with key stakeholders in the physics education community. Needs to be able to gather strategic input and use results of strategic analyses to identify new directions and refine existing programs, in consultation with the department director and key APS leaders. Must understand and employ principles of project management and program evaluation. Competence in managing grants, proposal writing and budgetary management practices is required.

Supervisory Skills: Must be able to set expectations, monitor and assess performance, and establish accountability. Needs to understand and apply basic supervisory principles involved in allocating resources, delegating work, motivating people and resolving conflicts. Needs to be sensitive to the reactions of others and offer appropriate responses, so they feel their perspectives are heard and taken into account.

To apply, send cover letter with salary requirement, resume, and a list of professional references to the attention of APS Human Resources via e-mail: personnel@aps.org

Learning Assistant (LA) Program Assistant Director and STEM Education Postdocs at FIU, Miami FL

Assistant Director of the Learning Assistant (LA) Program

Florida International University, Miami, Florida

Florida International University is a Carnegie R1 public research university with 54,000 students who mostly come from traditionally underrepresented groups. Located in Miami, Florida, FIU leverages the multinational and multilingual strength of our students to create an inclusive and equitable future. The STEM Transformation Institute mission is to promote active learning and supports more than 7,500 undergraduate STEM majors through a multidisciplinary collaboration across the university. Together we develop research-based education practices which effectively produce substantial increases in the number of well-prepared STEM professionals, including teachers, entering the workforce. The Learning Assistant Program is housed in the STEM Transformation institute and provides an institutional change mechanism that focuses on the implementation of evidence-based STEM instruction. The LA Program serves more than 10,000 students a semester and supports faculty across disciplines in STEM and beyond.

The LA Program has the following open positions (available to be filled immediately):

Assistant Director of the Learning Assistant Program will be involved in all aspects of the LA Program, working closely with undergraduate students, faculty and university administrators. Primary responsibilities include facilitating adoption of the LA model with new faculty and emergent disciplines, including working with faculty and departments to redesign courses to enable best practices in LA-supported courses. Other responsibilities may include program management, faculty development. teaching and/or assessment and research. This is a full time 12-month position, starting as a 1-year postdoctoral fellowship with a path to a permanent position with the LA program.  Required background includes:

• A doctorate in science, mathematics, engineering or science/mathematics/engineering education;
• Minimum 3-years academic experience in teaching and/or managing programs directly related to course transformation and/or implementation of evidence-based STEM Instruction.

• Very strong oral and written communication skills.

Additionally, preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate:

• Experience in faculty development and/or supporting implementation of active learning/student-centered pedagogies.
• Knowledge of recent advances in science, mathematics and/or engineering teaching and learning and/or discipline-based education research (DBER);
• Experience working in highly collaborative environments.

Postdoctoral scholars who are interested in STEM education research, institutional change and Learning Assistants (LAs). Based upon their interest, fellows will be involved in program management, faculty development and/or assessment and research. This fellowship provides an excellent exposure to Higher Ed practices and management as well as to faculty development. When applying, please mention one or more of the categories of interest: (1) Faculty development; (2) Higher Education Management; (3) Research and Assessment of active learning classrooms.

How to Apply: Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to Job Opening ID 517353 at facultycareers.fiu.edu, and attach a cover letter and curriculum vitae as a single pdf file. Candidates will be requested to provide names and contact information for at least three references. Candidates may explore stem.fiu.edu for more information and may contact Program Director, Dr. Hagit Kornreich-Leshem, directly at hkornrei@fiu.edu or email stemti@fiu.edu with any inquiries. Applications will be reviewed until position is filled.

FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.