Postdoc at Michigan State

Research Associate-Fixed Term

Position Summary

An interdisciplinary research team at Michigan State University is
seeking up to two candidates to fill one-year, 12-month (with additional years contingent on performance) Research Associate positions for research in STEM education. We are a team of Discipline-Based Education Researchers (DBER) from Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Engineering, and Education. For four years, funded by the Association of American Universities (AAU), we worked with MSU faculty to change the focus of our gateway science courses to scientific practices and disciplinary core ideas (Cooper et al.,2015; Laverty et al.,2016; Matz et al.,2018.)

Our initial efforts have centered on the extent to which teaching
practices and assessments have changed over time and the factors that act as levers and barriers.

Now with funding from NSF,we have been expanding this project to include courses beyond introductory sequences, as well as three partner institutions (Grand Valley State University, Florida International University, and Kansas
State University). The selected Research Associate will participate in this project in collaboration with faculty from these institutions and MSU faculty from the College of Natural Science, Lyman Briggs College, and College of Education. Our research team members have strong postdoctoral researcher mentoring histories and excellent placement records for our researchers.

The successful candidate for this position will analyze data generated from faculty in a fellowship about STEM education, and conduct research on student learning related to scientific practices and disciplinary core ideas.

The targeted start date is flexible between June 1 and August 31, 2019.

Required Degree

Doctorate -chemistry/physics/biology education

Minimum Requirements

The applicant should have completed (or anticipate completion of) a doctoral degree in chemistry/chemistry education, physics/physics education, biology/biology education, or higher education, with some demonstrated experience in DBER. Applicants should have a strong commitment to  undergraduate STEM education and interest in working with a leading group of interdisciplinary STEM education researchers.

The successful candidate will have experience with a mix of some
set of the following areas, enabling the Research Associate to make unique contributions to the research team:

-   research on institutional change

-   assessment of student learning

-   assessment of student affect

-   observation protocol development and use

-   qualitative research methods

-   quantitative research methods

-   mentoring undergraduate researchers

-   presenting and publishing research findings

Excellent writing and organizational skills are required, and the successful candidate will be expected to participate in the mentoring of graduate and undergraduate research assistants. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Required Application Materials

A complete application package will consist of:

-   Cover letter

-   Curriculum vitae

-   Transcripts

-   Two samples of scholarly writing

-   Names and email addresses of three references

Special Instructions

Contact Melanie Cooper (Chemistry, mmc@msu.edu), Danny Caballero
(Physics, caball14@msu.edu), Diane Ebert-May (Biology,
ebertmay@msu.edu), Cori Fata-Hartley (Biology, fatahart@msu.edu), or
Becky Matz (Chemistry, matz@msu.edu) about your interest or possible
candidates.

**Review of Applications Begins On**

04/16/2019 and will continue until the positions are filled

To Apply

Go to careers.msu.edu and search for position 567153

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.

TWO NTTs at University of Cincinnati (#37202)

The Department of Physics within the University of Cincinnati’s College of Arts & Sciences seeks candidates for Assistant Professor-Educator to start August 15, 2019.  The Department of Physics has more than one hundred undergraduate majors in Physics and Astrophysics and teaches
introductory physics every year to several thousand students from other disciplines.  A research
capstone project is required for an undergraduate degree in Physics.  The primary responsibilities of
this position will be teaching the introductory physics lecture courses, but the candidate is also
expected to engage with our undergraduate major laboratories and undergraduate research
capstones.

The Department of Physics seeks dynamic and motivated individuals to join our drive to engage
students and maximize learning in our classrooms.  We particularly seek candidates who have a
strong interest in using research-based and active learning approaches, are willing to evaluate new
models of instruction, and are able to contribute to the Physics Education Research activities of the
department.  Such activities include development of assessments, collection and analysis of data on
student learning, and presentation of results within the department and at conferences.

This is a non-tenure-track nine-month appointment with an initial contract for three years;
reappointments based upon performance reviews.

Minimum Qualifications: Candidates must have a Doctorate in Physics in an experimental area. Prior
teaching and/or undergraduate research mentoring at the college or university level is expected.
Application Process

Interested and qualified candidates must complete our online application at https://jobs.uc.edu
(Search for requisition #37202).  In addition to the online application, candidates must include

(1) a cover letter which briefly describes prior teaching and undergraduate research mentoring
experiences,
(2) a current cv or resume, and
(3) a statement of teaching philosophy regarding use of research-based and active learning approaches.  Applicants should separately arrange to have three letters of reference sent electronically, preferably in PDF format, to physdept@ucmail.uc.edu. Only submissions made through the online application system will be accepted.

Review of applications begins April 25, 2019 and continues until position is filled.  Start date is
August 15, 2019.

TWO NTTs at University of Cincinnati (#37019)

The Department of Physics within the University of Cincinnati’s College of Arts & Sciences seeks
candidates for an Assistant Professor-Educator position to start August 15, 2019.
The primary responsibilities will be teaching the introductory physics lecture courses, some of which may include the lab course or be in an online format and may involve training teaching assistants. This is a non- tenure-track position with continuing reappointments based upon performance reviews.

The Department of Physics seeks dynamic and motivated individuals to join our drive to engage
students and maximize learning in our classrooms.  We particularly seek candidates who have a
strong interest in using research-based and active learning approaches, are willing to evaluate new
models of instruction and embrace online learning, and are able to contribute to the Physics
Education Research activities of the department.  Such activities include development of
assessments, collection and analysis of data on student learning, and presentation of results within
the department and at conferences.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Candidates must have a Doctorate in Physics or a closely related
field, or a Doctorate in Science Education with a Master’s degree in Physics.

Application Process
Interested and qualified applicants must apply using our online application process
at https://jobs.uc.edu (Search for requisition #37019). In addition to the online application, required
parts of the application process include
(1) a cover letter which briefly describes prior teaching experiences,
(2) a current resume or cv, and
(3) a statement of teaching philosophy regarding use of research-based and active learning approaches.

Please use the additional documents feature to attach all of the required documents.  Applicants should separately arrange to have three letters of reference sent electronically, preferably in PDF format, to physdept@ucmail.uc.edu.

Review of applications will begin April 25, 2019 and continue until position is filled.  Start date is
August 15, 2019.

Full-Time Physics Faculty, Tenure Track, Whatcom CC, WA

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/whatcomcc/jobs/2375213/full-time-physics-faculty-tenure-track

Description

Whatcom Community College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track physics instructor beginning Fall Quarter 2019.  The College is seeking a dynamic individual interested in developing and engaging students through the use and implementation of innovative and inclusive curriculum and teaching methods, including the application of technology, both inside and outside the classroom. The College seeks faculty who have the ability to work effectively and collaboratively with students, colleagues, staff, and others in a campus climate that promotes cultural diversity and global understanding.  College faculty teach an equivalent of 15 credits per quarter and contribute to the College through committee service and program leadership and development.

Being a faculty member at Whatcom offers the opportunity to engage in the advancement of equitable student outcomes and the elimination of equity gaps. Faculty have regular opportunities for on-campus professional development, collaboration with colleagues, and engagement in workshops and learning communities. These opportunities contribute to professional advancement at the College, as well as personal growth. This position supports all four of the College's four core themes – achieving success, building community, advancing equity, and enhancing effectiveness.

Job Responsibilities

The physics department prepares students for the physical sciences transfer or workforce. The successful applicant is expected:

• to teach all levels of physics, physical science and astronomy courses offered at Whatcom, which may include evening courses;
• to update, revise and maintain curriculum to the highest standards in the field; 
• to collaborate with college faculty and administrators in contributing to the future vision and scope of physics and other STEM program at the college;
• to remain current in the field and adapt courses to meet changing job skills, research developments, and qualification requirements;
• to successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.
• to develop and maintain contacts and knowledge of companies and organizations in the community;
• to identify and contribute to activities that promote student development such as student clubs and/or other student volunteer activities; and
• to perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Salary and Appointment

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Master's degree in physics or related field, with a strong undergraduate physics background.  Creative combinations or professional pathways to physics teaching are welcome.
• Evidence of experience teaching, tutoring, or supporting student learning with an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles.
• Evidence of strong interest in undergraduate science curriculum that involves student-centered inquiry and development of conceptual understanding for both science majors and general studies students.

 Preferred Qualifications:

• The ability to lead efforts to increase student success in the sciences, closing achievement gaps between demographic groups, remediation needs, cultural, economic, physical and health challenges, and students with general science anxiety including teaching a productive academic mindset that shows students they are capable of learning with practice and effort
• Experience instructing and assisting in the growth and success of a diverse population of students through careful preparation of course materials, incorporating pedagogies that support effective teaching methodologies for all students and informed critical feedback on assignments and discussions with the intent to remodel, or create new laboratory and curricular materials.
• Experience with culturally relevant course content, culturally responsive pedagogical techniques, and effective practices for engaging students who are diverse and/or are students who are historically underserved. The ideal candidate should have experience in this area with African American, Latinx, Native Americans, Pacific Islanders and other disproportionately impacted students.
• Experience working with grants, contracts, or other alternative project funding opportunities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and communication abilities with students and colleagues.
• Knowledge and understanding of Universal Design for Learning and accessibility; and experience using a learning management system, preferably Canvas.
• Bilingual      

 The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Cultural competence and a commitment to equity and inclusion.
• Content knowledge in the program or discipline.
• A commitment to student centered, activity based and inclusive pedagogy.
• A commitment to WCC's vision as "an innovative college, engaged with our diverse and changing communities".

Salary and Appointment: 

• Current Master's degree salary begins at $52,371 (additional degrees and experience increase rate); 174 day annual contract.

 Benefits Package:

• The position comes with a full benefits package, including health, dental, life, long-term disability insurance and a retirement plan. 

Additionally, as a Washington State, public higher education institution, WCC offers the following:

• Whatcom Community College is a qualified employer for the PSLF program. If you work for the College full time, have had Direct Loans and are on an eligible repayment plan, you are eligible to apply.
• Full-time employees are eligible to apply and participate in the Whatcom Community College Employee Tuition Program, which provides a tuition waiver for available and eligible WCC courses.

 Start Date:

• Fall Quarter, 2019.

Application Due Date:

• For guaranteed consideration, application packets should be received by Friday, April 19th, 2019 at 4:59 pm. Position open until filled.

Special Instructions to Applicant

A completed application consists of an online application and:

• Letter of application detailing relevant experience and how the applicant is prepared to meet the duties of the position.
• Diversity statement that responds to the following question (1 page max).

*Whatcom Community College has a strategic plan core theme to advance equity. Describe ways in which you have actively engaged and demonstrated a commitment to promoting the success of diverse students or employees.

• Current resume.
• Unofficial Transcripts for all earned degrees; official transcripts required prior to the official start date.
• List of five recent professional references with contact information.

Engineering Education Postdoc, Cornell

Applications are invited for a post‐doctoral researcher in engineering education in the Sibley School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Cornell University. The successfulcandidate will take a leading role in the redesign and evaluation of two required junior‐level mechanical engineering classes, supported by a Cornell University Active Learning Initiativegrant.

Job description:

The successful candidate will take a leading role in the redesign and evaluation of two required mechanical engineering courses, most likely in the solid mechanics area. The postdoc willwork with a group of faculty and postdocs, including the course instructors, to develop and document course materials emphasizing active and inductive learning and real‐lifeapplications. Additional duties include developing and implementing metrics for the learning objectives of each class, and using those metrics to determine the efficacy of the courseinterventions.

Opportunities for teaching may also be available. This position is part of a Cornell‐wide initiative to shift the undergraduate curriculum toward active learning approaches; the wide range of participating departments is summarized here: http://news.cornell.edu/stories/2019/02/activelearning‐initiative‐funds‐nine‐projects The postdocs will have the opportunity to engage with the Center for Teaching Innovation and participate in weekly seminars with other Active Learning Initiative postdocs to receive training and support in designing and implementing research‐based teaching strategies. We expect the course redesign project to lead to archival publications in the Engineering Education literature.

Logistics:

Employer: Cornell University Location: Ithaca, NY

Start date: June 1, 2019

Length of appointment: 2 years

Time commitment: full time, but will consider part‐time appointments.

Required qualifications:

• Ph.D. in mechanical engineering, engineering education research, or a closely related field.

Preferred qualifications include some combination of the following:

• Experience with relevant literature and education research methods
• Strong background in solid mechanics
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple faculty members and postdocs, adapting to diverse views and approaches
• Ability to work independently
• Project leadership, time management, communication, and writing skills
• Experience with curriculum development, teaching assistant training, or faculty development
• Enthusiasm for learning new things (Because this project will involve integrating and applying many different research areas, an ability to grow is even more valuable than extensive experience in any one of the above areas.)

To apply:

Submit a CV, cover letter, a brief teaching and research statement emphasizing relevant background and/or interest in engineering education research, and the names and email contacts of three professional references to Prof. Elizabeth Fisher at emf4@cornell.edu.  Evaluation of applications will start on March 15, 2019.

Please also contact Prof. Fisher with any questions.

Diversity and inclusion are a part of Cornell University's heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.

PER Postdoc, Cornell

Applications are invited for a post-doctoral researcher in the Physics Department at Cornell University. The successful candidate will participate in the redesign and evaluation of the introductory physics labs supported by a Cornell University Active Learning Initiative grant held by the physics department.

Job description:
The successful candidate will take a leading role in the implementation and evaluation of the new physics labs for two introductory calculus-based course sequences (engineering and honors, 6 courses total). Four courses have already been implemented, so the focus in the third year will be on the final implementations and long-term sustainability (TA training, documentation, etc.). They will also work with Dr. Holmes and student researchers to assess the program through analysis of surveys and other assessments, interviews, focus groups, and in-lab observations.

Discipline-based education research is growing at Cornell, with faculty and collaborators in physics,
biology, and other STEM fields, as well as a number of new teaching postdocs, graduate and
undergraduate students. The successful candidate will have an opportunity to mentor and work with
many individuals, including collaborating with other teaching postdocs with Active Learning Initiative programs across campus.

Logistics:
Employer: Cornell University
Location: Ithaca, NY – possibility for remote work that would involve extensive visits to Ithaca
Start date: Spring 2019.
Time commitment: Prefer full-time, but will be flexible for the right candidate.
Length of appointment: One year.
Preferred qualifications include any of the following:
• Ph.D. in physics education research, physics or astronomy, or closely related field
• Experience with relevant literature and education research methods: expertise in qualitative or
quantitative research methods would be relevant
• Ability and desire to work collaboratively, mentor graduate and undergraduate students, and to
also work independently
• Project leadership, time management, communication, and writing skills
• Experience with curriculum development, teaching assistant training, or faculty development
• Enthusiasm to learn new methods, bodies of literature, etc.

To apply:
Submit a CV, cover letter, and a brief teaching/research statement including relevant background and
experiences in lab development, TA training, or PER generally, as well as the names and email or phone
contacts of three professional references to Dr. Natasha Holmes at ngholmes@cornell.edu.
Please also contact Dr. Holmes with any questions.
Diversity and inclusion are a part of Cornell University's heritage. We are a recognized employer and
educator valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.

Part-time (or short term) PER postdoc position at the University of Colorado

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Physics Education in the Department of Physics at the University of Colorado Boulder (CU). The postdoc will work on a project titled “Quantum Education and Workforce Development.”  This project aims to answer the question: what skills, knowledge, and competencies do academic/government researchers and industrial partners want for quantum careers at the BS/MS/PhD level? This project will use interviews with academic and government lab researchers and quantum industries to answer this question.

The results from this study will be published for wide dissemination, as well as will inform a multi-college Quantum Education Task-force at the University of Colorado, which will create an implementation and assessment plan to make the new quantum workforce and education programs a reality.

The project is run jointly by Heather Lewandowski at the University of Colorado and Ben Zwickl at the Rochester Institute of Technology. The successful candidate may work remotely on the project or be located at CU. The total time for the project is the equivalent of eight months at full time work. This can be spread out over up to a year.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in physics, physics education research, or closely related field. Prior experience with quantum physics research or physics education research is preferred but not required.

To apply for the position please send the following materials to lewandoh@colorado.edu.

1. Cover letter that addresses the required and preferred qualifications described above, describes the applicant’s interest in joining the project, states the desired location and duration of work, and answers the following questions:

1.A) How do your previous experiences prepare you to work cooperatively and productively with colleagues and supervisors?

1.B) In this postdoctoral research position, you will gain significant skills in physics education research. How do you envision those skills will be useful to you later in your career?

1.C) If you prefer to work remotely rather than at CU, please describe any experiences which demonstrate effective collaboration and productivity in a remote working context.

2. CV with references listed.

The University of Colorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans. Alternative formats of this ad can be provided upon request for individuals with disabilities by contacting the ADA Coordinator at hr-ada@colorado.edu.

PER Research Associate, MIT [UPDATE: position filled]

Research Associate MIT: Physics Education Research

RELATE.MIT.edu group, Dave Pritchard
The REsearch on Learning Assessing and Tutoring Effectively group is studying and improving learning in demonstrable ways. Central to this is assessment: help create/improve our (not yet) complete set of research-based week by week topical quizzes and an assessment of reasoning skills for mechanics. Our goal is to provide students and teachers formative/summative assessments with resolution down to the sub-topic level, as well as evaluations of higher level skills.  This involves identifying and improving existing problems as well as authoring new ones, while always analyzing their performance and (hopefully) demonstrating their superiority over traditional hand-graded problems. The major responsibility of the research associate will be to collect and augment assessments, and ideas from the research literature, write new questions, and help understand the data.  We are also analyzing a large (17k) data set on the FCI emphasizing the diagnosis of specific student shortcomings on the pretest by mining information from the incorrect responses – ultimately to guide instruction.
This postdoc will include curating resources, performing experimental/control group experiments to research which instructional resources teach which topics & learning objectives best, and especially the characteristics of expertise.  RELATE has expertise in educational data mining, psychometrics including multi-dimensional item response theory, and experience in designing online experiments. (see http://RELATE.mit.edu)  Our postdocs generally participate in the physics department’s teaching and online education.

Requisite Knowledge and Skills:

Knowledge of Physics (esp. mechanics and E&M) and education research literature
Programming ability with Python and Statistics/data analysis skills, r
Teaching experience in introductory physics
Writing novel and clear questions and research articles

A Ph.D or Ed.D in physics or science education research, statistics and data mining, or cognitive science etc. is desired, but a physics BS with following teaching experience is OK.  Applicant must be comfortable working both alone and with others.  All former RELATE alumni have obtained positions in academia or education companies. Inquiries and applications (CV, cover letter, and list of at least three references) should be sent to relateMIT@gmail.com (please include “postdoc application” in subject line). Review of applications will begin immediately; starting date June to late Fall 2019.

MIT is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. For more information check http://web.mit.edu/physics/about/employment.html and http://relate.mit.edu/jobs.html .
Prof. David E. Pritchard  dpritch@mit.edu
Room 26-241 Dept. of Physics, MIT
77 Massachusetts Ave. , Cambridge, MA 02139.

Physics Educator, Art of Problem Solving, San Diego CA

Art of Problem Solving (AoPS, www.aops.com) develops educational opportunities for many of the most eager math and science students in the world. We have trained tens of thousands of the country’s top students in the last 15 years, and our international online community of advanced problem solvers has nearly 400,000 members. Our students need materials and applications specifically designed to train the people who are going to make many of the technological, mathematical, scientific, medical, and economic advances of the next generation.

AoPS has recently expanded into physics with the successful implementation of PhysicsWOOT, an advanced course in problem-solving for high school physics competitions. Now, we seek a physics educator to join our team and help us build new material for many of the country’s top students.

You might be a good fit for this position if you want to inspire kids to dive deeper into physics by engaging them in solving rich and challenging problems. You’ve read about how our AoPS Online and AoPS Academy classes work. Your teaching experience has prepared you to transition into these environments and to work with both middle and high school students. You’re excited about teaching and developing lessons on a variety of topics, ranging from classical mechanics to modern physics. You’ve also checked out our PhysicsWOOT page and are eager to help this new program continue to grow.

In this position, you will collaborate with the rest of our curriculum team to:

• Design lessons for new online and in-person courses aimed at advanced middle and high schoolers.
• Create labs that teach fundamentals of scientific practices, including model-building, communication, collaboration, data analysis, and experimental design.
• Interact with students through teaching online courses, fostering conversations on our message boards, and working with students in person at our learning centers.

To apply, send a resume and cover letter to jobs@aops.com. Also please include a writing sample, such as a lesson plan or other piece of educational writing. This position is full time in San Diego, CA.

Project Manager, APS, College Park MD

The American Physical Society (APS) the premier membership association for physicists, seeks a dynamic and personable science professional to fill the position of STEP UP Project Manager. Reporting to the Director of Project Development, the STEP UP Project Manager will help lead a national effort (STEP UP 4 Women) to dramatically increase the fraction of women majoring in physics at the undergraduate level. Develop, improve, and assess a wide variety of strategies organized around mobilizing 10,000+ high school teachers to implement research-based materials and tactics that are

encouraging young women to see themselves as members of the physics community. Utilize resources of the APS and work with our partners to build innovative components that will change the paradigm of gender diversity in physics and beyond.

A successful candidate must be able to work independently with limited supervision, be able to juggle multiple complex tasks, coordinate efforts with a variety of partners across the country, have excellent writing and speaking skills, and be able to manage and evaluate project components. This individual must be able to think strategically, prioritize work, help develop appropriate measures of effectiveness, and understand the literature relevant to improving gender diversity in physics. The candidate should have a PhD or equivalent experience that will allow them to engage immediately in the project’s innovative strategies for solving this long-standing issue in the discipline, and a commitment to improving gender diversity within the physics community. The position is a full-time temporary, 2-year appointment, located at APS Headquarters in College Park, MD, offering a competitive salary and benefits.

To apply, send cover letter with salary requirement, and resume to the attention of Human Resources via e-mail: personnel@aps.org

Career Program Manager, APS, College Park

https://careers.aps.org/jobs/11837713/careers-program-manager

Careers Program Manager

American Physical Society

The American Physical Society (APS) is a nonprofit membership organization with an operating budget of $55M and over 55,000 members working in academia, national laboratories, and industrial sectors. We are the leading society for physicists in the U.S. and throughout the world.  This position is based at the APS headquarters office located in College Park, MD (walking distance from the College Park Metro Station). 

Position Summary:

The Careers Program Manager directs efforts to provide career information and professional development resources for APS members, as well as the broader physics community, at all stages of degree and/or career path.

Responsibilities:

Develop and facilitate impactful career related activities for members at national meetings (e.g. career workshops, job fairs, networking opportunities, and the Future of Physics Days events).

Coordinate and facilitate APS career related Webinar broadcasts.

Develop and help market the Physics InSight slideshow.

Manage activities associated with the APS Local Links Program.

Manage, develop, and contribute content for the APS Careers Website and Vector publication.

Assist the Head of Career Programs in gathering and organizing key metrics for APS Career activities (e.g. reports, graphs, presentations).

Qualifications:

A PhD (preferred) or Master’s in physics or similar field is required for this position. A minimum of 3 years of program management experience or equivalent is also required. Experience in organizing events and interacting with scientific professionals is necessary. Outstanding ability for writing reports and summaries, plus managing budgets is needed.

Familiarity and competence with all Microsoft Office Suite products (in particular Microsoft Word and Microsoft Power Point) and the online shared Google Suite (in particular Google Docs, Forms, and Sheets) is essential. Candidate must have strong organization, documentation, and prioritization skills, strong written and verbal communication skills, and excellent attention to detail, plus the ability to work on several projects at one time and adapt to quickly changing schedules. Must be able to learn new skills and take necessary measures to carry out programmatic objectives, with or without direct instruction. A familiarity with basic HTML and with website content management systems is a plus. Some familiarity with issues affecting physics community through direct experience with physics research and pedagogy, and an ability to engage with a wide variety of stakeholders in the physics community is essential. Must have experience and skill navigating diverse relationships within a team. Comfort and facility in public speaking roles is also a plus.

Teaching Postdoc, University of Virginia

Job Description

The College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Virginia invites applications for several Lecturers and Postdoctoral Fellows in the College's core Engagements courses for a one-year appointment, renewable for two additional year's contingent upon satisfactory performance, starting the fall of 2019. Compensation will take the form of 9-month salary with full-time benefits. Candidates must have defended their dissertation and earned the Ph.D. in a liberal arts and sciences field by May 25, 2019 and no earlier than April 2015.

A pilot program by the Faculty of the College of Arts & Sciences, the New General Education Curriculum is composed of three conceptually related components: the Engagements, Literacies, and Disciplines. Postdoctoral Fellows, in consort with the College Fellows, will serve as instructors of record in the Engagements: four 2-credit courses designed to foster intellectual sensibilities that are generally deployed across all realms of inquiry. These include: Aesthetic Engagement, Empirical & Scientific Engagement, Engaging Difference, and Ethical Engagement.

Candidates will be responsible for developing one or two courses in one (or two) of the Engagement domains. For more information on the Engagements, visit: http://gened.as.virginia.edu.

In the 2019-20 academic year the postdoctoral fellows will teach three Engagement courses (2-credits each) in each semester (Fall and Spring).

In years two and three, should the contract be extended, candidates will develop and teach six engagement courses (2-credit each) per academic year.

Candidates will also be expected to pursue a vigorous research agenda grounded in the liberal arts and sciences. The candidate will be an active participant in the College Fellows - a cohort of faculty drawn from across the College and entrusted with crafting a unique and compelling first-year general education experience for A&S undergraduates. In addition, Postdoctoral Fellows will be expected to participate in (and possibly lead) College Fellows sponsored events such as lectures for the University community, symposia, and seminars regarding the Liberal Arts & Sciences at UVA. Administrative duties will include participation in select general education committees that relate to the implementation of the new curriculum; these duties will be assigned by the Co-Directors for the College Fellows

To apply, visit http://jobs.virginia.edu and search on Posting Number 0624605. Complete a Candidate Profile online and electronically attach the following:

1. A cover letter, CV, and contact information for three references.
2. Writing Sample #1 - A writing sample of your choice no more than 20 pages or a research statement of no more than 2 pages.
3. Writing Sample #2 - A 1-page statement regarding the role of the liberal arts in the 21st-century curriculum.
4. Other #1 - A 2-page course description and syllabus for one of the four Engagements (please clearly indicate which you have selected).

Also, please submit three letters of recommendation including one from the Chair of your Ph.D. committee. Letters should be sent to Janet Spittler and Chad Wellmon, Co-directors of the College Fellows at collegefellows-dir@virginia.edu.

We will begin reviewing applications after January 28, 2019 and posting will remain open until filled. Finalists will be invited to Charlottesville for group interviews over the course of two days in spring 2019.

Questions regarding the application process in Jobs@UVA should be directed to Richard Haverstrom at rkh6j@Virginia.edu.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.  

STEM Education Summer research positions for students at University of Oslo

Summer research positions

Summer research positions to undergraduate and Master’s students who are interested in STEM Education and data analytics.

The University of Oslo’s Center for Computing in Science Education (CCSE) is pleased to offer summer research positions to undergraduate and Master’s students who are interested in STEM Education and data analytics.

This summer program will provide opportunities for students to engage in cleaning, analyzing, and modeling educational data, which could provide insights into teaching and learning outcomes, degree attainment, and other important educational outcomes.

The work is supported by CCSE in collaboration with the Learning Machines Lab (https://learningmachineslab.github.io/) and is supervised by Profs. Danny Caballero and Anders Malthe-Sørenssen.

Students who are accepted into the program will be offered relocation expenses and a modest stipend. The program will run from 17 June 2019 to 16 August 2019.

Please apply via this link:  https://www.mn.uio.no/ccse/english/about/news-and-events/news/summer-research-positions.html

If you have any questions please forward them to Danny Caballero at caballero@pa.msu.edu

TT/T (LPSoE/LSE) Physics Lecturer, University of California Santa Barbara

Tenure-Track/Tenured Teaching Faculty Position - Department of Physics 

The Department of Physics at the University of California, Santa Barbara invites applications for an open level teaching faculty position as a Lecturer with Potential Security of Employment (tenure-track) or Lecturer with Security of Employment (tenured) with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2019. The Physics Department seeks to hire a colleague committed to a career of leadership in its program for undergraduate physics majors, as well as to excellence in teaching a range of courses for budding physicists, other science students, and engineers. Faculty in this title are members of the Academic Senate, with benefits and privileges that parallel the professor track.

With close to 800 majors, UCSB’s undergraduate physics program is among the largest in the country and continues to grow rapidly. This dynamic environment provides many opportunities for change and innovation. UCSB was the first member of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU) of leading research universities in the U.S. and Canada to be designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution.

Further information about physics at UCSB and our beautiful oceanside campus can be found at http://www.physics.ucsb.edu.

Responsibilities of teaching faculty include teaching related tasks for lower and upper division courses; mentorship of undergraduate, and potentially graduate students; professional and/or scholarly achievement and creative activity, particularly relating to instruction and pedagogy; and participation in university service. Applicants must have completed all requirements for a PhD (or equivalent) except the dissertation at the time of application. PhD degree expected by appointment start date. Clear evidence of potential excellence in teaching is desired. Successful candidates will have a record of collaborative activity, and will be able to contribute the improvement of the undergraduate experience in the department and division. The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through teaching, service and research as appropriate to the position.

Applications should be submitted electronically, and must include: 

• Cover letter 

• Curriculum vitae

• Statement of teaching

• Applicants will need to arrange for 3 -5 references to submit letters of recommendation on their behalf via the recruitment website

Teaching evaluations and a statement of contributions to outreach and diversity are also welcome, but not required.

Applications received by December 1, 2018 will be given priority consideration, but the position will remain open until filled. To apply please visit https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/apply/JPF01376.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

Instructor Position - Michigan State Department of Physics and Astronomy

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Michigan State University seeks to fill a non-tenure-track instructor position beginning Fall 2019. The initial duration of the appointment will be one year (12 months) with expectation of continuing renewal based on satisfactory performance. Responsibilities will include teaching introductory physics courses and development of studio physics formats. The course load will typically be two sections per semester with additional teaching-related responsibilities. The salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience. The position requires an advanced degree (a Master's and/or PhD degree) in physics or physics education.


A successful candidate will demonstrate:
* Outstanding teaching and mentoring skills in physics, physics education, or related areas
* Strong knowledge of physics content and experimental physics practice
* An ability to work in a collaborative teaching environment with undergraduate students, graduate students, and faculty
* Experience teaching in interactive engagement and/or active learning environments

The candidate will have opportunity to work the Physics Education Research Lab at MSU (https://perl.natsci.msu.edu/) on teaching and learning projects as interest and needs overlap.

Applicants should submit a CV and a statement of teaching philosophy and experiences to careers.msu.edu (posting number 548675). In addition, applicants should provide names and contact information for three references who may be contacted.


Review of applications will begin on Jan. 1st, 2019 and will continue until the position is filled. MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer and is committed to achieving excellence through diversity. The University actively encourages applications of women, persons of color, veterans, and persons with disabilities, and we endeavor to facilitate employment assistance to spouses or partners of candidates for faculty and academic staff positions. Questions regarding the position may be directed to Professors Danny Caballero and/or Stuart Tessmer, Co-Chairs of the Search Committee, instructorsearch2018(at)pa.msu.edu