NTT Faculty (Academic Professional) in Physics Instruction, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA, USA
The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Georgia State University (GSU) seeks to hire an Academic Professional in support of its undergraduate and graduate physics instruction programs. This is a non-tenure track (NTT), full-time faculty position with opportunity for promotion. Primary duties include 1) curriculum development of physics labs, 2) training and support of graduate student lab instructors, 3) management and development of instructional facilities and equipment and 4) some classroom teaching. Additional duties may include public outreach and/or science teacher education. A Ph.D. in Physics, Science Education, or closely related field is required.
An ideal applicant will have experience teaching physics at the introductory college level and will be familiar with active-learning methods in physics and the design of hands-on instructional activities. Applicants should demonstrate a strong commitment to promoting the participation of women and underrepresented minorities in STEM fields.
Georgia State University is a large, urban research university in downtown Atlanta and an official minority-serving institution. GSU and the department of Physics and Astronomy are committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty and providing a supportive atmosphere. We encourage applications from women and members of underrepresented groups. The College of Arts & Sciences supports faculty professional success through mentoring programs and representation of faculty from all ranks in college-level program development. GSU is an institutional member of the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity.
Applications should include 1) a curriculum vitae with a publication list, 2) a statement of teaching philosophy and experience, 3) a statement of experience and commitment to teaching a diverse student body effectively, including fostering diversity and inclusion, and 4) contact information for at least three professional references. All materials should be submitted in a single PDF file via email to the search committee chair, Dr. Brian Thoms, at bthoms@gsu.edu.
Applications will be reviewed beginning June 1, 2021 and will continue until the position has been filled. An offer of employment will be conditional on background verification. Georgia State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or based on disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
