Limited-Term Lecturer
University of Georgia
/ Department of Physics and Astronomy
The
Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Georgia invites
applications for a full-time, limited-term lecturer for introductory physics
instruction beginning August 1, 2023. This
is a non-tenure track faculty position. The Department, which currently
has 24 faculty members, has a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate
education. Candidates should show a
commitment to excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level and demonstrate
potential to enhance teaching pedagogy.
The person hired will teach six courses per academic year, primarily in
the Department’s general physics programs.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to
interact with teaching and learning initiatives on campus including the Data
Science and Artificial Intelligence to Advance Teaching & Learning Cluster,
the Scientists Engaged in Education Research Center, and the Artificial
Intelligence for STEM Education Center.
Qualifications:
All candidates must have a Ph.D. degree (or equivalent) in
physics or a related discipline at the time of job offer. We also seek candidates who have knowledge of
and/or a record of employing inclusive and evidence-based instruction, and who
have demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in science
and education.
Application:
Candidates must apply through the UGA Human Resources
website at https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/303303. Application materials
will include: (1) a brief
cover letter summarizing the applicant’s teaching experience; (2) a complete curriculum vitae; (3)
a teaching portfolio (8-page maximum); and (4) a supporting document listing
contact information for 3 references.
The teaching portfolio may include evidence of effective instruction,
examples of the use of evidence-based and inclusive teaching strategies,
descriptions of efforts to develop and improve as a teacher, and sample
teaching materials (e.g., a syllabus or an assessment). Further, an explicit description of the
applicant’s actions and experiences as they relate to diversity, equity,
inclusion and/or justice within their scholarly and/or teaching activities must
be included as part of the teaching portfolio. Any other correspondence should be addressed to the search
committee chair, Dr. Henning Meyer (hmeyer@uga.edu). Applications received by March 15,
2023, will receive full consideration, but review will continue until the
position is filled.
The
Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, its many units, and the University of
Georgia are committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty and students
and to creating a work and learning environment that is inclusive. Women,
people from historically excluded groups, and people with disabilities are
encouraged to apply. The University of Georgia is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender
identity, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status. Persons needing
accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to
this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu). Please do not contact the Department or search committee with such
requests. UGA is a
land- and sea-grant institution located in Athens, Georgia, 65 miles northeast
of Atlanta, the state capital (www.visitathensga.com; www.uga.edu). Athens
is well known for its quality of life, with easy access to both outdoor and
urban activities (exploregeorgia.org).
Editor's note: sources from department stated that the duration of the contract is one year, potentially renewable.
