The U.S. Coast Guard
Academy Physics Department invites applications for a Lecturer in Physics. The
desired start date is August 11, 2025.
The U.S. Coast Guard Academy is a
highly selective federal military college that provides a rigorous
undergraduate program and is committed to building a talented faculty of
teacher-scholars who collaborate to provide a multi-disciplinary and hands-on
approach to learning and leadership development. We encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to
apply for consideration. The U.S. Coast Guard
Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Visit www.uscga.edu for more information.
This will be an
appointment in the excepted service to a full-time position on the academic
faculty for a period not to exceed August 22, 2026. The first two years of
appointment to federal service is a trial (probationary) period. Non-competitive extensions past the initial contract period may be made
in accordance with government instructions if a vacancy exists. The work schedule is full-time. This
position is not eligible for telework and not eligible for remote work. All
teaching is done in person. Relocation expenses are not authorized. Travel
is not required.
Salary offers may be made outside of the
listed range for exceptional candidates.
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will teach two or
three Introductory Physics sections per semester, six hours a week per section.
The classes incorporate active learning implemented through the use of an
automated student response system, in-class student group work, and short
“Interactive Learning Demos” and “Interactive Learning Labs.” The candidate
will also perform other collateral duties as assigned. The teaching load will
be 12-18 contact hours per semester during the school year. Over the summer, the
selectee will perform institutional assessment, course preparations for the
following year, support evaluation of incoming students, and/or other duties as
required.
Minimum Qualifications
1.
Master’s
degree in Physics, Physics Education, or related degree.
Preferred Qualifications
1.
Prior
experience teaching introductory Physics at the college level is highly
desired.
2.
Successful
candidates will have experience using inquiry-based classroom methodology.
3.
Candidates
will demonstrate competence in creating and fostering a community of inclusion
and diversity.
4.
Communication
and interpersonal skills are essential and experience teaching and mentoring a
diverse student body is highly desired.
5.
Successful
candidates will also demonstrate experience consistent with full commitment to
the Coast Guard’s core values: Honor, Respect, Devotion to Duty.
How to Apply:
Please submit the
following:
1. Curriculum Vitae
(Resume). Please submit this file using the file name “Last Name_CV.”
2. A Letter of
Application. Please submit this file using the file name “Last
Name_Letter.”
a.
(a)
providing a narrative description of how you meet the minimum degree and
specialized experience qualifications, as well as the additional qualifications
criteria specified in this vacancy announcement (note: qualifications will not
be determined by information provided in this letter; rather, the CV must
reflect the qualifications, and this letter provides a narrative description);
and
b.
(b)
listing names, mailing addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers of at
least three professional references.
3.
Statement describing preferred
teaching style and methods. Please submit this file using the file name “Last
Name_Statement”.
- Finalists for the position will be
required to provide proof of Education Requirement (Unofficial
Transcripts). You may submit this now with your application, or, when
directed by the search committee chair. If included with the application,
please submit this file using the file name “Last Name_Transcripts.”
- Finalists will
be required to provide evidence of your education by submitting legible
copies of your unofficial degree transcripts from accredited colleges/universities.
The transcript copies must reflect both your name and the
college/university name and/or logo and must include the degree and date
conferred. If tentatively selected for this position, you must submit
official transcripts to the Human Resources office prior to receiving a
firm offer of employment. Foreign education completed in foreign colleges
or universities may be used to meet federal qualification requirements if
you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received
in accredited institutions in the U.S. It is your responsibility to
provide such evidence, e.g., an evaluation statement, with your
application. Additional information is available on the Department of
State site under evaluation of foreign degrees for a U.S. Government
application, linked here: https://www.state.gov/family-liaison-office/family-member-employment/family-member-employment-in-the-d-c-area/evaluation-of-foreign-degrees/
5. Applicants who are ABD Ph.D. candidates not holding a
Master’s degree must include a letter with the application from the applicant’s
major professor attesting that the candidate will complete all requirements for
the Ph.D. before 16 July 2025. ABD Ph.D. candidates holding a Master’s
degree in the requested discipline do not need to supply letters attesting to
their Ph.D. status. Please submit this file using the file
name “Last Name_ABD”
6.
Applicants claiming Veterans’ preference or if you are
currently on active duty:
a.
Veterans claiming 5-point veterans'
preference must submit legible Member 4 Copy DD214(s) indicating Character of
Service. 5-point preference will not be granted if appropriate documentation is
not submitted with your application.
b.
30% Disabled Veterans must submit
their Member 4 Copy DD-214(s), which includes Character of Service, a fully
completed SF-15, and VA Disability Letter with percentage of disability OR
documentation of disability determination from a branch of the Armed Forces
which reflects a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more.
10-point preference will not be granted if appropriate documentation is not
submitted with your application.
c.
Other 10-point Preference Eligibles
must submit applicable Member 4 Copy DD-214(s), which includes Character of
Service, a fully completed SF-15, and all required documentation described on the back of
the SF-15 which proves that you are entitled to such preference.
10-point preference will not be granted if appropriate documentation is not
submitted with your application.
d.
If you are a current active-duty
military member who does not have a DD214 and are claiming preference under the
Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act, you must submit certification from the
Armed Forces indicating that you will be discharged or released under honorable
conditions from active duty within 120 days from the date on the certification
document. Certifications must be on letterhead from the appropriate military
branch and include the following information: military dates of service and
expected discharge or release date, character of service, military rank, type
of discharge and date when terminal leave will begin. Certifications must be
signed by, or by direction of military members’ military personnel offices,
unit commanders or higher headquarters. 5-point preference will not be granted
if appropriate documentation is not submitted with your application.
Finalists
for the position will be required to submit documentation verifying the minimum
requirements, including official transcripts. Applicants do not need to provide
these by the priority cut-off date but should ensure they are ready to supply
them when asked. Official transcripts are required to be submitted prior to
receiving a firm offer of employment.
Please
attach all documents and email them to:
CGA-EDU-SMB-FacultyApplications@uscga.edu
Priority consideration will be given to
applications submitted in their entirety by 11:59 PM ET on the first cut-off
date of the announcement.
Inquiries: Ms. Tammie Kaman (School Business Manager)
tammie.kaman@uscga.edu
Other Information
DHS offers an
attractive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, life, and
long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a
401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave
days; and paid federal holidays.
Relocation expenses are not authorized.
This
position is open to U.S. Citizens and non-citizens. Non-citizens selected for
the position must provide evidence that they are eligible for appointment to
this position and that they will remain eligible to meet all conditions of
employment for the duration of the appointment. The US Coast Guard Academy does
not sponsor visas.
If you are selected for this
position, you will be subject to a determination of your suitability for
Federal employment. All selectees are subject to an appropriate investigation
as a condition of placement into this position. Certain investigation levels
may automatically require a credit check after initial job qualifications have
been met. For those positions that do
not automatically require a credit check, it may later be required if the
initial investigation surfaces a potential issue.
The tentative selectee will be
required to complete questions contained on the Declaration for Federal Employment,
OF-306 at the time a tentative job offer is made. At the time of appointment, the selectee will
be required to update the OF-306. Certain responses on the form could result in
disqualification for appointment based on suitability determinations.
DHS uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all
newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about your rights and
responsibilities at E-Verify.
All Federal employees are
required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit.
For Veterans' preference eligibility, visit Veterans' Resources and see the How to
Apply section of this vacancy announcement.
In alignment with Federal hiring policies, more than one selection may be made
from this announcement if additional identical vacancies in the same title,
series, grade, and unit occur within 90 days from the date the certificate was
issued.
If you need a reasonable
accommodation for the application and hiring process, please contact
860-444-8508. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a
case-by-case basis. Visit DHS Program of
Reasonable Accommodation.
OPM must authorize
employment offers for former or current Political Appointees. If you are
currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A,
Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must
disclose this information.
What to Expect Next
You will receive an acknowledgement of the
receipt of your application. If you do
not receive such confirmation, do not assume your application was received. All
applicants will receive notification regarding selection or non-selection.
