Friday, March 28, 2014

NTT at RIT Rochester NY

The Rochester Institute of Technology School of Physics and Astronomy invites applications for one or more faculty positions at the rank of Lecturer. The Lecturer position is a 9.5 month, non-tenure track appointment that begins August 13, 2014 and may have the possibility of renewal.

The primary responsibility of the position is teaching introductory physics in an activity-based, workshop format. The minimum qualifications are a PhD in physics or a closely related discipline, recent experience teaching introductory physics, potential to succeed in a workshop-style classroom, and strong communication skills. Candidates must be capable of teaching all levels of experimental physics courses typically found in strong undergraduate BS-Physics programs including advanced junior-level labs and electronics. Candidates must also be legally eligible to work in the United States beginning August 13, 2014 and continuing through the duration of the appointment. Familiarity with current trends in undergraduate physics education and research interests compatible with the School’s current research activities are desirable. Opportunities for summer teaching may be available.

Application materials must be submitted electronically starting at http://careers.rit.edu/faculty; select “Search Openings” and enter 1007BR in the “Keyword” field. Candidates must upload their cover letter and curriculum vita as two separate documents; all remaining documents can then be submitted as a single file. A complete application would include a cover letter that addresses the listed qualifications, especially the requirement that the applicant be capable of teaching advanced undergraduate physics labs, as well as a statement about the applicant’s ability to contribute in meaningful ways to RIT’s continuing commitment to cultural diversity, pluralism, and individual differences (please refer to the Contribution to Diversity Statement: A guide for RIT candidates). A complete application also includes a CV that clearly describes recent teaching experience, a statement of teaching philosophy, any evidence of teaching effectiveness, including potential to be effective in an interactive learning classroom, and a list of three current professional references. Candidates must arrange to have the three professional references send letters of support directly to careers@rit.edu; the references need to include “1007BR” in the subject line of their letter. To receive full consideration, all application materials should be received by May 1, 2014. The School of Physics and Astronomy web page is located at http://www.rit.edu/cos/physics/.

The Rochester Institute of Technology is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Members of protected classes and individuals with the ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the university’s continuing commitment to cultural diversity, pluralism, and individual differences are encouraged to apply.