Assistant Professor In-Residence, Hartford and Stamford
Campuses
Search #: 496372
Work type: Full-time
Location: Other - please see posting for additional information
Categories: Faculty Non Tenure Track
INTRODUCTION
The Department of Physics at the University of Connecticut
(UConn) invites applications for two non-tenure teaching appointments at the
rank of Assistant Professor in Residence (APiR), beginning in the Fall 2022
semester. One faculty position will be located at the UConn Hartford campus and
the other at the Stamford campus.
The successful candidate will be expected to share a deep
commitment to effective instruction at the undergraduate level and to the
informal mentoring of students in their professional development. The candidate
must be committed to the development and innovative improvement of physics
courses and will have opportunities to contribute to the scholarship of
teaching and learning (SoTL) and to participate in outreach activities. The
successful candidate will also be expected to broaden participation among
members of traditionally under-represented groups; integrate diverse
experiences into instructional methods; and contribute to the development of
pedagogical techniques designed to support the variety of learners’ needs, abilities,
and interests.
This position may include opportunities for supervising
undergraduate student honors projects or Research Experience for Undergraduate
(REU) programs.
Centered on teaching, research, and service in and about the
global city, the UConn Hartford campus serves a community of approximately 1600
students, including larger first-generation (49%) and minoritized (50%)
populations. With a vision of academic excellence focused on community-based,
collaborative learning, UConn Hartford plays a critical role in advancing the
University’s commitment to innovation, leadership, global engagement, and
cultural and intellectual diversity. The Hartford campus offers undergraduate
classes in 36 departments and master's, doctoral, and certificate programs in
four disciplines. Students can complete majors in English, Human Development
and Family Sciences, Business Administration, Business Data Analytics,
Psychological Sciences, Urban and Community Studies, Digital Marketing &
Analytics, Financial Management, and Social Work.
UConn Stamford is an urban campus at the center of one of
Fairfield County's robust business communities, just 45 minutes from New York,
which gives students ample opportunities for internships and careers. The
campus serves 3,000 undergraduate and graduate students, including many
first-generation college students. It offers 14 undergraduate majors, including
business administration, digital media and design, computer science, and
history.
Founded in 1881, UConn is a Land Grant and Sea Grant
institution and member of the Space Grant Consortium. It is the state’s
flagship institution of higher education and includes a main campus in Storrs,
CT, four regional campuses throughout the state, and 13 Schools and Colleges,
including a Law School in Hartford, and Medical and Dental Schools at the UConn
Health campus in Farmington. The University has approximately 10,000 faculty
and staff and 32,000 students, including nearly 24,000 undergraduates and over
8,000 graduate and professional students. UConn is a Carnegie Foundation R1
(highest research activity) institution, among the top 25 public universities
in the nation. Through research, teaching, service, and outreach, UConn
embraces diversity and cultivates leadership, integrity, and engaged citizenship
in its students, faculty, staff, and alumni. UConn promotes the health and
well-being of citizens by enhancing the social, economic, cultural, and natural
environments of the state and beyond. The University serves as a beacon of
academic and research excellence as well as a center for innovation and social
service to communities. UConn is a leader in many scholarly, research, and
innovation areas. Today, the path forward includes exciting opportunities and
notable challenges. Record numbers of undergraduate applications and support
for student success have enabled the University to become extraordinarily
selective.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Ph.D.
in physics, astronomy, or a related field (equivalent foreign degrees are
acceptable).
- The
ability to teach a range of courses at the undergraduate level.
- Commitment
to professional development through, for example, participation in
pedagogy seminars or preparation for college teaching programs.
- The
ability to contribute through teaching and/or public engagement to the
diversity of the College.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum
of at least two years of experience teaching introductory physics courses
and associated laboratories (e.g. conceptual, algebra-based, and/or
calculus-based physics).
- Demonstrated
experience with and innovation in undergraduate-focused physics teaching.
- Development
and implementation of studio instruction or other evidence-based curricula
in introductory physics courses.
APPOINTMENT TERMS
These appointments are full-time, non-tenure-track, 9-month,
faculty positions with an anticipated start date of August 23, 2022. They are
renewable annually, based on performance and funding, and may lead to
successive multi-year contracts. Promotions to Associate Professor in Residence
are possible, but these positions do not lead to permanent academic tenure.
Salary will be commensurate with experience.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon
the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.
TO APPLY
Please apply online to Academic Jobs Online https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/21811
and submit the following application materials:
- A
cover letter,
- Curriculum
vitae,
- Teaching
statement - (two pages maximum) should describe your training,
experience, and goals as a physics educator. Include experiences working
with diverse populations and a discussion about how your teaching
philosophy and practices promote diversity, equal opportunity, and
inclusion.
- Three
letters of reference.
Evaluation of applicants will begin immediately and continue
until the positions are filled. For more information regarding the Department
of Physics please visit the Department website at https://physics.uconn.edu/.
At the University of Connecticut, our commitment to
excellence is complemented by our commitment to building a culturally diverse
community.
These positions will be filled subject the budgetary
approval.
All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of
Ethics which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.
The University of Connecticut is committed to building
and supporting a multicultural and diverse community of students, faculty and
staff. The diversity of students, faculty and staff continues to increase, as
does the number of honors students, valedictorians and salutatorians who
consistently make UConn their top choice. More than 100 research centers and
institutes serve the University’s teaching, research, diversity, and outreach
missions, leading to UConn’s ranking as one of the nation’s top research
universities. UConn’s faculty and staff are the critical link to fostering and
expanding our vibrant, multicultural and diverse University community. As an
Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, UConn encourages
applications from women, veterans, people with disabilities and members of
traditionally underrepresented populations.
Advertised: May 20 2022 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Jul 19 2022 Eastern Daylight Time
