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The Department of Physics at North Dakota State University invites applications for a one-year position as a Lecturer in physics beginning January 03, 2022. The teaching load for this position will be two introductory large-enrollment physics courses each semester, as well as opportunities for service and research for summer duties. These courses will be taught in-person. The department is committed to equity, inclusion and diversity and expects the successful candidate to be likewise committed. For the equity/diversity statement, the candidate can articulate how they’ve been committed to equity and inclusion thus far in their life. All interviews will be conducted online. An on-campus visit will be offered for the finalist to look for housing.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Masters degree in Physics or closely related field (conferred by start date)
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching physics courses
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
Preferred Qualifications:
- PhD in Physics or closely related field
- Demonstrated understanding and ability to implement interactive engagement methods in large-enrollment courses
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching college physics as instructor of record
To be considered for this position, please visit https://www.ndsu.edu/employment and submit an application to opening number 2937049. Screening will begin 11/17/21 Candidates will need to provide
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Description of teaching experience, philosophy, and intended pedagogical methods
- Statement on Equity and Diversity
- a list of names and email addresses for at least three references, two of which can discuss the candidate’s teaching qualifications.
North Dakota State University is the land-grant university in the state of North Dakota. The Department of Physics is composed of 10 faculty members and 16 graduate students. The research interests of the faculty include experimental and computational soft condensed matter, materials physics, biophysics, and physics education research. The department offers the opportunity for an energetic physicist to work in a small, friendly, research-oriented department while at the same time enjoying exposure to colleagues in a wide variety of fields. For more information about our department, please see our webpage at http://www.ndsu.edu/physics.
Fargo is one of the best-kept secrets in the United States. The Fargo-Moorhead area has more than 200,000 people while maintaining a friendly small-town feel. The city has a definite “college-town” atmosphere with many cultural and intellectual opportunities.
The Department of Physics and North Dakota State University have a commitment to enhancing diversity and creating a welcoming environment for all. The University is an NSF Advance institution. We especially encourage applications from members of traditionally under-served groups. North Dakota State University is an equal opportunity institution.
Land Acknowledgement
We collectively acknowledge that we gather at NDSU, a land grant institution, on the traditional lands of the Oceti Sakowin (Dakota, Lakota, Nakoda) and Anishinaabe Peoples in addition to many diverse Indigenous Peoples still connected to these lands. We honor with gratitude Mother Earth and the Indigenous Peoples who have walked with her throughout generations. We will continue to learn how to live in unity with Mother Earth and build strong, mutually beneficial, trusting relationships with Indigenous Peoples of our region.
Additional Information
No Smoking Notice:
As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.
EO/AA Statement:
North Dakota State University is an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable.
Veteran’s Preference Notice:
This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran’s Preference requirements.
