FT Instructor, Oregon State

 The Department of Physics at Oregon State University (OSU) invites applications for a full-time instructor position. The successful candidate will teach regular undergraduate courses in either algebra-based or calculus-based General Physics courses, offered either on campus or via Ecampus, as assigned by the Department Head. While this is not a tenure-track position, it is expected to be an ongoing position with opportunity for promotion to senior instructor ranks. 

 

The Department is home to over 20 tenure-line and instructional faculty members, 45 graduate students and 140 undergraduate majors, with research programs in astrophysics, biophysics, condensed matter physics, high energy physics, optical physics, physics education, and quantum cosmology. We are seeking a candidate to advance our introductory physics courses, with a focus on innovation and excellence in both on-campus and online teaching environments.

 

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by January 27, 2025. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. 

 

For more information, and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/162985.  

For questions related to this search, please contact Prof. Ethan Minot, ethan.minot@oregonstate.edu.

Quantum Education Research for Social Transformation Fellowship, George Mason University VA

 About the Position:

The Quantum Education Research for Social Transformation Fellowship will prepare recent doctoral graduates to become leaders in STEM education and workforce development research. Prior knowledge of physics or quantum science is not required for this position. The program is designed to enhance fellows’ research skills and build their understanding of convergence research through a cohort research project on creating a diverse and equitable quantum workforce. We will foster fellows’ post-academic growth and career readiness by providing wrap-around support (e.g., career guidance, mentorship, professional development workshops, access to leaders in related disciplines) of their development as leaders in this field.

This fellowship program has four key goals: (1) launch the careers and individual research programs of three recent doctoral recipients with different personal (e.g., belonging to historically minoritized and marginalized populations, experiencing intersectional identities, possessing diverse lived experiences), disciplinary, and research backgrounds; (2) support the use of a convergence approach to quantum education and workforce development research through a cohort research model that contributes to the establishment of a diverse and equitable quantum workforce; (3) advance access, justice, equity and inclusion (AJEDI) in STEM education through transdisciplinary research projects that are part of the fellowship; and (4) prepare the fellows to lead research projects based on their fellowship research experiences in their future careers.

Responsibilities:

• Develops and executes a research program, in collaboration with other fellows; and
• Builds research knowledge and skills through coursework, self-study, and work on existing projects in quantum education research. 

Required Qualifications:

• Terminal degree in a related field;
• Must have a PhD & experience with education and/or workforce development programs;
• Must be a US citizen, national, or permanent resident
• Knowledge of data analysis techniques in at least one discipline;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment; and
• Ability to work independently.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhDs can be in STEM disciplines, education, or a field of social science with application to increasing equity and inclusion in STEM education and workforce development;
• Knowledge of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods data analysis as it applies to education research data; and
• Knowledge of social science and/or STEM education research methods and how they apply to understanding barriers to success for underrepresented groups in STEM disciplines.

Instructions to Applicants: 

For full consideration, applicants must apply for Postdoctoral Research Fellow at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide;

• Cover letter
• CV
• Research statement that describes previous and current research, future research interests, and how your research interests and expertise can contribute to building a more accessible, just, equitable, diverse, and inclusive STEM workforce
• Unofficial transcript
• If applicable, the month and year your PhD will be awarded

Posting Open Date: December 17, 2024

For Full Consideration, Apply by:  February 16, 2025

Open Until Filled:  Yes

 

Mason Ad Statement

Mason is currently the largest and most diverse university in Virginia with students and faculty from all 50 states and over 135 countries studying in over 200 degree programs at campuses in Arlington, Fairfax and Prince William, as well as at learning locations across the commonwealth. Rooted in Mason’s diversity is a campus culture that is both rewarding and exciting, work that is meaningful, and opportunities to both collaborate and create.

If you are interested in joining the Mason family take a look at our current opportunities and catch some Mason spirit at jobs.gmu.edu/! George Mason University, Where Innovation is Tradition.

 

Equity Statement

George Mason University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to promoting inclusion and equity in its community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.

 

Campus Safety Information

Mason’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at http://police.gmu.edu/annual-security-report/

 

Application at: https://listings.jobs.gmu.edu/jobs/postdoctoral-research-fellow-fairfax-va-virginia-united-states-other-933cca7a-384a-4bba-8ea6-227bde9ed9fb

 

For more information contact: jrosenb4@gmu.edu

Teaching Support Manager, University of Chicago

 

Teaching Support Manager- The University of Chicago

 

The Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics offers undergraduate (B.A., B.S.) and graduate (Ph.D.) degrees in Astrophysics, with a program for non-STEM undergraduates leading to a Minor in Astronomy and Astrophysics. The department has 32 teaching faculty, in addition to emeriti and research faculty.

Job Summary

The Teaching Support Manager has primary responsibility for undergraduate labs in the Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics, including training and supervising teaching assistants, implementing improvements to labs, providing pedagogical support to teaching assistants and faculty, maintaining laboratory equipment and facilities, determining needed instrumentation and instructional materials, and procuring equipment and supplies. The ideal candidate is a creative, resourceful, and proactive professional who is knowledgeable about STEM education research and practice.

Responsibilities

• Designs, constructs, and maintains labs each quarter, including preparing lab manuals, developing new labs, and revising existing labs.
• In collaboration with faculty instructors, develops and supports lecture demonstrations.
• Defines resource and operational objectives for the teaching laboratories and lecture demonstration facilities.
• Trains and manages graduate and undergraduate teaching assistants to support lab courses in the undergraduate programs, including scheduling lab sections and training.
• Train graduate and undergraduate teaching assistants in lab safety protocols.
• Updates Canvas course sites with lab assignments and grading tools.
• Maintains an online repository of developed lab projects with notes on implementation.
• Provides pedagogical support of a wide variety, including collaborating with faculty on course redesign and conceptualization of new labs.
• Maintains laboratory equipment, including ensuring the proper functioning and maintenance of a radio telescope, an optical telescope, a heliostat, and a CMB detector.
• Maintains and updates computer hardware and software regularly to meet current needs.
• Manages teaching laboratory/facility budget; determines needed instrumentation and instructional materials and oversees maintenance and ordering of equipment and supplies.
• Stays up to date with relevant astronomy and physics education research.
• Participates in departmental/divisional committees tasked with curricular matters.
• Prepares and tests lecture demonstrations to ensure consistency with course content. Works with faculty or staff to determine the suitability of demonstrations for specific lectures. Informs faculty of new demonstration developments and materials.
• Acts as a resource for and instructs faculty on the proper usage of technical scientific apparatus. Uses best practices and laboratory knowledge to promote safety in handling hazardous equipment and materials.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

Work Experience: Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

 

Preferred Qualifications

Education:         

• Master’s Degree or higher in physics or a related discipline.

Experience:

• Prior work experience in a laboratory based in an academic setting, with direct experience in developing and teaching labs.
• Experience supervising undergraduate and/or graduate students.
• Knowledge of and experience with research-based STEM teaching practices.
• Proficient in Python or another programming language.
• Background in experimental science.
• Experience with astronomical observations and instruments.

Preferred Competencies

• High level of technical skill and physics knowledge.
• Strong programming background.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision is essential.
• Organized and detail-oriented.

 

Working Conditions

• Laboratory, office, and classroom environments.
• Able to lift up to 30 pounds.
• Able to push carts with up to 50 pounds of material.
• Able to climb stairs, ladders, and stepladders.
• Able to sit for up to 2 hours.
• Able to use computers extensively for up to 2 hours.
• Able to stand for up to 2 hours.  

 

Interested applicants can apply at the following link:

https://uchicago.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/Chicago-IL/Teaching-Support-Manager_JR28723

                                                                                                                               

Application Documents:

• Resume (required)
• Cover Letter (preferred)
• References (preferred)
• Teaching philosophy statement (preferred)

Pay Rate Type

Salary

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Pay Range

$70,000.00 - $85,000.00

The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

Posting Statement
 

The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

 

Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.

 

We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages a diversity of perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange.

 

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history.  A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment.  Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.

 

The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: http://securityreport.uchicago.edu. Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.

NTT Lecturer in Electrical and Computer Engineering and Physics, University of Maine

 https://fa-ewca-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/744

Job Description

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) and the Department of Physics and Astronomy (PHY) at the University of Maine are currently seeking candidates to fill a joint-appointment lecturer. This ongoing, non-tenure track, academic-year appointment position is anticipated to start on September 1, 2025. 

We are looking for candidates who have demonstrated clear potential for excellence in teaching and technical communication. Additionally, candidates should have a strong record of scholarly excellence in ECE, PHY, or a closely related field at the graduate level or beyond. Preference may be given to candidates who have actively mentored or advanced women and/or individuals who are underrepresented in the fields of electrical engineering or physics. The position also requires active engagement in professional and university service.

The essential duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Teaching undergraduate courses such as the electrical circuits courses in electrical engineering (ECE 209, 210, and 214) as well as the calculus-based introductory physics sequence for physical science and engineering majors (PHY 121 and 122). This may involve laboratory courses and recitation sections.
• Collaborating with others involved in delivering multi-section introductory courses.
• Participating in curriculum development and assessment.
• Mentoring teaching assistants as laboratory and/or recitation coordinators, as well as mentoring undergraduates in relevant courses as appropriate.
• Providing service to the ECE and PHY departments, college, and university.

The typical teaching assignment for this position will involve the equivalent of 7.5-8 classes per academic year, with approximately 4 classes in each of the Fall and Spring semesters. In addition, service and professional development are expected. Opportunities for summer teaching may be available, with additional compensation.

About the University:

The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu. 

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. As a former NSF ADVANCE institution, the University of Maine is committed to diversity in our workforce and to dual-career couples.

UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer here.

Qualifications:
Required:

• Either (1) a master’s degree in one of the two fields (electrical engineering or physics), and experience in the other field, which may be demonstrated through relevant coursework, by the date of hire; or (2) a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering with extensive experience in the field and demonstrated coursework in physics.
• Effective written and oral communication skills, including technical communication.
• Demonstrated familiarity with or a willingness to implement active engagement teaching strategies.

Preferred:

• Either (1) a PhD in physics or electrical engineering by the date of hire or (2) a master’s degree in electrical engineering with extensive experience in the field and demonstrated coursework in physics.
• In the degree field: Demonstrated significant experience through effective college-level teaching and/or significant coursework.
• In the non-degree field: Demonstrated significant experience through effective college-level teaching and/or significant coursework.
• A track record of successful collaboration in professional settings.
• Experience in supervisory or mentoring roles.
• Proven experience with research focused on the learning and teaching of physics or electrical and computer engineering.
• Demonstrated experience in implementing active engagement and/or research-based teaching strategies in the classroom.
• A record of effective participation in curriculum development and/or assessment.
• Relevant industry experience that can be integrated into teaching.
• Experience in designing undergraduate laboratory courses and supporting student learning in lab settings.
• Potential to contribute to the University of Maine’s commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse student body, including first-generation and low-income students and those from under-represented groups in electrical and computer engineering and physics.

Other Information: 

To be considered for this position you will need to “Apply” and upload the documentation listed below:

1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
2.) a resume/curriculum vitae
3) A statement of teaching interests and educational philosophy, which should not exceed 2 pages.
4) A statement about your commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse student body, including first-generation and low-income students, as well as those from under-represented groups in the field of physics

Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for references.

Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

For full consideration, materials must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. EST on Monday, February 17, 2025.

For questions about the search, please contact search committee co-chair Mauricio Pereira da Cunha at mdacunha@maine.edu  or 207-581-2384.

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening. 

 

In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities.  The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME  04469-5713, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System)

 

Clery Act 
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report, (ASR) and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University’s crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University’s current campus security policies. You may view the University’s Annual Security Report. If you wish to have a paper copy of the ASR or you need to have a copy of the ASR in an accessible format, the University will provide such a copy upon request. Please contact: UMaine Police Department, 81 Rangeley Rd., The University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5794, or call 207.581.4053.

FT Instructor, Oregon State

 The Department of Physics at Oregon State University (OSU) invites applications for a full-time instructor position. The successful candidate will teach regular undergraduate courses in either algebra-based or calculus-based General Physics courses, offered either on campus or via Ecampus, as assigned by the Department Head. While this is not a tenure-track position, it is expected to be an ongoing position with opportunity for promotion to senior instructor ranks. 

 

The Department is home to over 20 tenure-line and instructional faculty members, 45 graduate students and 140 undergraduate majors, with research programs in astrophysics, biophysics, condensed matter physics, high energy physics, optical physics, physics education, and quantum cosmology. We are seeking a candidate to advance our introductory physics courses, with a focus on innovation and excellence in both on-campus and online teaching environments.

 

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by January 27, 2025. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. 

 

For more information, and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/162985.  

For questions related to this search, please contact Prof. Ethan Minot, ethan.minot@oregonstate.edu.

FT Teaching Assistant Professor, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

 Department of Physics - Teaching Assistant Professor

The Grainger College of Engineering
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

The Department of Physics at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign invites applications for a Teaching Assistant Professor position in the area of Physics Education.  The duties associated with the position include teaching of undergraduate and graduate courses in Physics and coordinating a Teaching Assistant Training and Mentoring program. The Department of Physics is committed to creating an accessible, supportive environment and an educational experience that recognizes diversity and cultural competence as integral components of academic excellence. Candidates who can contribute to this goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area. Please visit the Department of Physics to learn more.

Successful candidates will show experience with and commitment to (i) outstanding teaching of university-level physics using research-based pedagogy, (ii) professional development of graduate students’ teaching skills, and (iii) designing meaningful learning activities and assessments at large scales. (iv) Candidates should demonstrate evidence of a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through research, teaching, and/or service endeavors. Ideal candidates will have experience incorporating small-group collaborative problem solving in their teaching.

A doctoral degree in Physics or a related field is required at the start date, and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. This is a nine-month, full-time, benefits-eligible, non-tenure track position. Responsibilities will include teaching, service, and research. The typical salary range for Teaching Assistant Professor is $85,000 to $100,000. Full consideration will be given to applications received by December 16, 2024. Applications will be evaluated as received. Applications received after that date may be considered until the position is filled. A start date is expected for the fall of 2025; however, this is negotiable.

To apply for this position, please create a candidate profile at https://jobs.illinois.edu. The application package should include: 1) a curriculum vitae, 2) a statement of teaching goals and interests, 3) a statement of previous research accomplishments and future research plans, 4) a statement on commitment to diversity, 5) a publications list, and 6) names and contact information of four references (no letters), all in a single PDF file as an upload in the “CV/Resume” section. The statement on diversity should address past and/or potential contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion through research, teaching, and/or service. For further information regarding application procedures, please address questions to sswearin@illinois.edu.


We have an active and successful dual-career partner placement program and a strong commitment to work-life balance and family-friendly programs for faculty and staff https://provost.illinois.edu/faculty-affairs/work-life-balance/.

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The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations accessibility@illinois.edu.

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Requisition ID: 1027197
Job Category: Faculty
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu

Equity-focused departmental change postdoc at CU Denver

 We are recruiting a postdoc for an NSF-funded project to create a model of equity-focused departmental change and to pilot that model in STEM departments at CU Denver. People with backgrounds in STEM education or organizational change in higher education (regardless of discipline) are encouraged to apply. Review of applications will begin on December 15, 2024. The application portal will remain open until the position is filled.

Full job description: https://tinyurl.com/REDAT-job-description
To apply: https://tinyurl.com/REDAT-application

This postdoc will be supervised by Laurel Hartley at CU Denver. They will will work closely on research with Courtney Ngai from Colorado State University and Lisa Dilks from Tulane and on facilitating departmental groups with Sarah Wise and Joel Corbo from CU Boulder. The project team also includes facilitators/researchers with equity expertise from the WVU ADVANCE Center: Amena Anderson, Kasi Jackson, and Christy Kunkle. It’s a very supportive group, and we look forward to integrating this postdoc into the team!

TT Teaching Assistant Professor, University of New Brunswick, Canada

 https://www.unb.ca/hr/_assets/documents/careers/24-19-physics.pdf

THREE DBER Postdocs, Cornell NY

 Postdoc position https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/29002

 

Applications are invited for three post-doctoral fellows at Cornell University to conduct Discipline-Based Education Research (DBER). The successful candidates will join a vibrant DBER community at Cornell University to conduct interdisciplinary and multi-institutional education research and develop as future leaders in STEM education.

Job description

The successful candidates will participate in the Cornell InterDisciplinary Education Research (CIDER) postdoc program. The CIDER postdocs will have at least two research mentors who span disciplines, allowing them to approach questions about student learning and experiences across disciplinary boundaries and use techniques and approaches from multiple fields. They also will have the opportunity to conduct their research in multiple contexts (e.g., community colleges, predominantly undergraduate institutions, and Ph.D. granting institutions), which will strengthen their findings and impact. The CIDER postdocs will also engage in a comprehensive professional development program that includes research mentoring and development, network building, leadership, teaching opportunities, and career planning. The successful candidates will also be integrated into the Cornell DBER community, which includes faculty, postdocs, and students across physics, biology, engineering, and other STEM fields, as well as the CIDER postdoc cohort.

Logistics

Employer: Cornell University
Location: Ithaca, NY
Start date: Summer 2024
Time commitment: Full-time
Length of appointment: Annual contracts with renewal for up to three years
Preferred qualifications include any of the following:

• Ph.D. in any area of science, engineering, or mathematics, including STEM education research.
• Ability and desire to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Project leadership, time management, communication, and writing skills.
• Exposure to research in STEM education is an asset, but not required.
• Enthusiasm to learn new methods, bodies of literature, etc.

To apply:

Submit:

 

1) A DBER interest statement (no more than two pages) that preference for the types of research projects/directions you would like to pursue in this role at Cornell (for examples, see cder.as.cornell.edu/CIDER) and your career aspirations.

2) A personal statement (no more than two pages) that includes (but is not limited to) relevant prior research, teaching experience, and/or interests in supporting equity, inclusion, belonging, or access in STEM education. 

3) A CV 

4) The names and email addresses of three professional references through the Academic Jobs Online portal. 

 

Priority review of applications will begin January 13th, 2024 and will continue until the positions are filled.

 

We will host an informational session on Wednesday, November 20th, from 2 to 3 p.m. ET, and Wednesday, December 4th, from 2 to 3 p.m. ET. Please visit https://cder.as.cornell.edu/cider-postdoctoral-fellows for additional information and to register.

 

Please also contact Profs. Michelle Smith (Biology; mks274@cornell.edu), Alexandra Coso Strong (Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering & Systems; acosostrong@cornell.edu), Allison Godwin (Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering; afg64@cornell.edu), Natasha Holmes (ngholmes@cornell.edu), or Alexandra Werth (Biomedical Engineering; amw438@cornell.edu) with any questions.

Cornell University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educator and employer.

 

Physics Curriculum Developer, Art of Problem Solving, San Diego CA

 https://artofproblemsolving.com/careers/job/6241787003_physics_curriculum_developer

The physics team at AoPS is building a comprehensive suite of courses to introduce students to physics. Our courses will let students explore both the content of physics and the ways physicists think as they build models. We have already built two core curriculum high school level courses and two contest courses, offered in our live online school.

The Physics Curriculum Developer will create engaging, thought-provoking educational materials that ignite curiosity and foster deep understanding of physics concepts. Whether you're an emerging talent or a seasoned expert, this role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on physics education. For candidates with extensive experience, we have the flexibility to hire at a Senior Curriculum Developer level.

The Physics Curriculum Developers will:

• Develop new courses and other educational materials in physics, creating original problems and puzzles that challenge and inspire students
• Improve existing materials based on student performance data, as well as student and teacher feedback
• Incorporate feedback from team members and other stakeholders into your materials
• Review and provide feedback on materials created by other team members
• Participate in the onboarding, training, and development of interns and entry-level curriculum developers
• Create labs that teach fundamentals of scientific practices, including model-building, communication, collaboration, data analysis, and experimental design.
• Collaborate with team members and potentially oversee work of junior developers (for senior-level candidates)
• Participate in teacher training and the creation of training materials, if relevant
• Interact with students through teaching in our online or in-person contexts.
• Foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning within the team

The ideal candidate has:

• Bachelor's degree in Physics or a closely related field strongly preferred, with an advanced degree being a plus
• 1-5 years of experience teaching physics and/or developing physics educational materials, ideally including experience at the K-12 level
• Strong physics content knowledge
• A deep understanding of how students approach, relate to, and learn scientific concepts
• Excellent writing skills, with the ability to translate complex physics concepts into clear, engaging, and understandable content
• Strong attention to detail and editing skills
• Strong creativity, with the ability to develop original problems and puzzles
• Readily seeks out and learns from feedback
• For senior-level candidates: Demonstrated ability to make good cost-benefit decisions and lead development of full courses

Students taking these courses will be challenged to

• Collaborate with peers throughout the learning process
• Build, test, and revise models for physical phenomena
• Use those models to solve creative and difficult problems
• Apply concepts they’ve learned to new contexts
• Balance and interleave the roles of intuition, empirical evidence, and mathematical analysis

Why Join AoPS:

This is a hybrid full-time position based at our headquarters in San Diego, CA. The full salary range for this position is $70k - $110k with a 4-6% year-end bonus depending on experience and level you are hired. Here are some things you can look forward to:

• Impact/Growth Opp: The opportunity to create the physics curriculum you wish you had as a kid to engage young minds in the field of science.
• Culture: Work and collaborate with an organization filled with builders and life-long learners who strive to discover, inspire, and train the great problem solvers of the next generation
• Flexibility: Casual work environment with a hybrid work week and flexible scheduling
• Benefits: Multiple options for Medical, Dental and Vision plans   
• Future Planning: 401K with company match
• Quality of Life: PTO Plan and supportive leadership that gives you the work-life balance you deserve
• Ease of Transition: Relocation bonus (if currently located outside of San Diego)

Background Check: 

Please note that employment is contingent on the successful completion of a background check.

About AoPS:

Art of Problem Solving (AoPS) is on a mission to discover, inspire, and train the great problem solvers of the next generation. Since 2003, we have trained hundreds of thousands of the country’s top students, including nearly all the members of the US International Math Olympiad team, through our online school, in-person academies, textbooks, and online learning systems. While our primary focus has been math for most of our history, through the years we have expanded our unique problem solving curriculum into more subjects, such as language arts, science, and computer science.

By clicking submit application you agree that we may contact you regarding your application via email, phone or SMS and to the terms of our data privacy policy.

Initial Curriculum Task

As a physics curriculum developer at Art of Problem Solving, you'll write almost every day. We're including this writing task in our application so you a chance to showcase the way you challenge and motivate students with physics problems. We're looking for problems that give students a chance to think deeply and build new ideas. Often, problems help students appreciate natural phenomena or devise solutions to challenges in other sciences or in everyday life.

Imagine that you are working on a course on electromagnetism for curious, motivated high school students with strong math skills. Below is a physics problem you read in a book. You would like to use the core idea of the problem in the course you're writing, but you need to make sure it serves your course goals. Adapt the problem however you like, solve your adapted problem, and explain your choices. Please return:

• Your new problem
• A complete solution to the new problem
• Your annotations, explaining anything you would like us to know about your submission. E.g. your goals for the problem, why you made the changes you did, assumptions you're making about the students' backgrounds, etc.

Feel free to use any format that you work well in to create your new problem. We will be looking for the broad pedagogical approach and general writing quality. If your rewrite needs images, for example, feel free to hand-draw simple versions, include them from other sources with attribution, or to describe in words what the images would show if you were to make them.

Problem: Suppose you connect a thin wire and a thick wire to a battery in series. Which wire gets hotter? What if you connect the wires in parallel?

Visiting Research Scientist, Indiana University Indianapolis

 The STEM Education Innovation and Research Institute at Indiana University Indianapolis (IUI) seeks applicants for a Research Scientist to focus on the evaluation of a variety of STEM education projects.

This Research Scientist will play an integral role in the continued development of SEIRI and in the STEM education initiatives at IUI. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who has the goal to develop a career focused on research and evaluation of STEM projects.

Responsibilities include:

(a.) providing feedback to faculty on research and evaluation designs, strategies for data collection, and methods of data analysis;

(b.) serving as a researcher/evaluator on local and national grant-funded projects;

(c.) contributing to peer-reviewed publications produced by SEIRI; and

(d.) working collaboratively with a team of SEIRI personnel which includes faculty, other professionals, undergraduate students, and graduate students.

 

SEIRI staff are currently the internal evaluators and researchers on several NSF funded and pending grants (see https://seiri.indianapolis.iu.edu/).
The selected candidate will have the opportunity to gain experience in conducting program evaluations and will gain valuable experience in STEM education research and evaluation.
This is a visiting position. Initial appointment for one year with opportunity for renewal for an additional year based on department needs and mutual agreement. Salary commensurate with experience.

Required Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in any STEM discipline with experience and interest in doing discipline-based education research.

• Prior experience designing, implementing, and interpreting quantitative, and mixed methods research or evaluation.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Certification to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with consulting on and evaluating STEM educational innovations.

• Ability to manage multiple evaluation and research projects.

• Publications in refereed journals and/or conference proceedings.

• Evidence of participation in proposal development for grant applications for external funding.

• Evidence of successful teaching experience in undergraduate or graduate programs.

• Experience supervising graduate and undergraduate students.

 

Review of applications will begin October 28 and continue until the position is filled.

 

Link to apply:

https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/25794