Friday, January 24, 2014

FT at UAK Anchorage

https://www.uakjobs.com

POSITION: Term Instructor of Physics/Astronomy
PCN:730252 POSTING #: 0068014
Full-time, Term appointment, 9months/year
DEPARTMENT: College of Arts and Sciences
SALARY: Salary commensurate with academic preparation and experience.

SUMMARY: The Department seeks candidates dedicated to equity and diversity of the campus community and to promoting an environment that increases student knowledge about local, national, and global communities.

QUALIFICATIONS: M.S. or Ph.D. in Physics and/or Astronomy or related field.College level teaching experience required. Must have the knowledge, skills and ability to teach PHYS 101, PHYS 123, PHYS 124, PHYS 211L, PHYS 212L, ASTR 103 and ASTR 104L at the college level, experience teaching at a U.S. Institution, willingness to work with students and sensitivity to a diverse student population. Collegiality is a must.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The incumbent(s) will be responsible for teaching one or more lower division, undergraduate courses in a manner consistent with the specific course content description. These positions will cover the coordination and content delivery in lower division Physics and Astronomy courses.

Faculty are expected to hold office hours appropriate for the course(s) being taught.

REVIEW DATE: Review of applications will begin on 01/23/14

APPLICATION PROCESS: For more information or to apply, please go to: www.uakjobs.com and be prepared to:

Please electronically attach the following:
1) Cover Letter
2) Curriculum Vitae
3) Three professional references, including names, email addresses, and telephone numbers.
4) Philosophy of Teaching (1-2 paragraphs)
5) Unofficial Transcripts

Official transcripts will be required from the successful applicant at the time of hire as a condition of employment.

For more information about this position, please contact:

Travis Rector - Search Committee Chair
Physics/Astronomy Department
University of Alaska Anchorage
3101 Science Circle
Anchorage, AK 99508
907-786-1242