OSU Physics Lecturer Position
The Ohio State University Physics Department invites applications for up to three new Lecturer positions beginning August 15, 2022. The position is full-time (9 or 12 month) with benefits and is initially a one-year appointment with the expectation that the position is renewable for continued 3-year appointments at the discretion of the department chair. The anticipated salary begins at $49,700, but may be higher depending on instructional assignments, and there is the long-term possibility of promotion to Senior Lecturer.
The department has recently begun a long-term process of renovation and redesign of its introductory physics courses, and the Lecturer will be engaged in this effort. Responsibilities will include teaching, TA training, and team collaboration on implementation, innovation, and development of evidence-based instructional materials and practices. The department has a Physics Education Research group that is actively engaged in this effort.
Applications must include a CV, teaching statement, including a summary of knowledge and experience in evidence-based teaching practices and Physics Education Research (PER), and relevant teaching evaluations, combined into a single PDF. Applicants with a PhD in PER and/or significant work in PER are preferred. Applications may be directed to June Sprowls, at sprowls.10@osu.edu. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Requirements for this position:
- Masters degree in Physics or closely related field (PhD in Physics preferred)
- Demonstrated experience working in with instructional teams which include faculty, graduate students, undergraduates, and staff developing and implementing evidence-based instructional materials and methods.
- Demonstrated experience in teaching introductory physics courses using evidence-based instructional materials and methods.
- Demonstrated experience with and commitment to equitable, inclusive teaching of students who are diverse in background, interests, identity, and goals.
- Experience or expertise in Physics Education Research is preferred.
