FT Lecturer, Roger Williams University, RI

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Lecturer for Physics AY 2023-2024

About Roger Williams University: At Roger Williams University, students are prepared to be thinkers and doers ready to solve challenging problems with innovative solutions. RWU offers 50 majors and robust offerings of graduate and professional programs across eight schools of study including Rhode Island's only law school, with campuses on the coast of Bristol and in the heart of Providence, R.I. With small classrooms and a focus on undergraduate and graduate research and community engagement, a Roger Williams education blends the strength of liberal arts and professional studies, providing all students with the depth and breadth of interdisciplinary thinking and well-rounded knowledge necessary to succeed in our interconnected, global world. RWU is committed to strengthening society through engaged scholarship so that students graduate with the ability to think critically and apply the practical skills that today's employers demand. Roger Williams University seeks to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. We value diversity, equity and inclusion and respect for all races, genders, identities, and abilities. RWU is committed to creating a thriving community that encourages lifelong learning, professional development, and academic innovation. To learn more about Roger Williams University's commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please visit https://www.rwu.edu/who-we-are/diversity-equity-inclusion. Job Description: The Department of Physics in the Feinstein School of Social and Natural Sciences at Roger Williams University invites applications for a full time (9-month), non-tenure track Lecturer position beginning in August 2023. We seek a candidate with a minimum of an M.S. in physics or a closely related field with a strong track record of teaching undergraduate physics courses, especially introductory courses. We are particularly interested in candidates who can contribute to areas in which the program is growing, specifically with ties to physics education, food science, and/or the Blue Economy. Lecturers typically teach 24 contact hours (i.e., four course sections per semester) annually, and additionally have academic advising and service responsibilities. Lecturers have no research responsibilities or expectations and are not afforded teaching releases for scholarship, but have access to Professional Development funding. Although Lecturer positions are non-tenure track, they are renewable via annual contracts for the first three years, and for three-year contracts thereafter. Specific Duties Include: Teaching undergraduate physics service courses and the associated laboratories. Designing and teaching other classes related to their specialty in physics on occasion. Serving on school or university committees. Academic advising of students. Attending department meetings. Attending some admissions events to represent the program. Contributing to the future development of the program in areas of physics education, food science, and/or the Blue Economy. Other duties as required. If you have specific questions regarding this position, please contact: Dr. Adria Updike, Physics Coordinator, aupdike@rwu.edu Dr. Stephen O'Shea, Chair of the Department of Chemistry & Physics, soshea@rwu.edu *Please do not send application materials to this e-mail addresses. Requirements: The candidate must have a M.S. degree in Physics or related field at the time of appointment. The most desirable candidates will have a Ph.D. and/or at least two years of experience teaching at the undergraduate level and will be able to relate their research and experience to physics education, food science, and/or the Blue Economy. At the University's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be excepted where the candidate can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the University, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position. Additional Information: Roger Williams University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse workforce. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable state and federal law. For information on our Non-discrimination policy, visit here. RWU prohibits all forms of discrimination on the basis of sex in its education programs and activities and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) and its implementing regulations not to discriminate in such a manner. Complaints of Title IX sexual harassment should be reported to the Title IX Coordinator at the contact information listed below. Details regarding the formal complaint process can be found here: Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy and Procedures. All complaints of sexual harassment will be taken seriously and responded to promptly. TITLE IX COORDINATOR: Dr. Jen Stanley, 1 Old Ferry Road, Bristol, RI 02809 / Phone Number: (401) 254-3123 /Email Address: jstanley@rwu.edu Salaries for new hires at Roger Williams University usually fall within the minimum and midpoint salary ranges Application Instructions: Please attach a resume, cover letter, and list of three (3) professional references. In your cover letter/letter of interest, in addition to listing how your qualifications meet the requirements of the position, please include information about how you would be able to contribute to RWU's diversity, inclusivity, and equity goals.