The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University California,
Irvine invites applications for a Lecturer with Potential for Security
of Employment, which parallels the position of a tenure-track assistant
professor. All candidates should possess a Ph.D. in physics or astronomy
or equivalent field, a proven record of excellence in teaching and the
intent to pursue creative activities. Candidates with an extensive
proven record of excellence in teaching, and documented creative
activities will be considered for the position of Lecturer with Security
of Employment, which parallels a tenured professorial appointment.
The
successful candidate will teach two physics or astronomy lower division
courses per quarter and contribute creatively to the department’s
educational mission. Contributions might be through curriculum
development, public outreach or the implementation and evaluation of
effective instructional pedagogy. The outcomes from these creative
activities will be published in scholarly Journals or disseminated in
other appropriate ways.
Applications should include a
cover letter, curriculum vitae, a list of publications and creative
activities, and a teaching portfolio that includes a description of the
applicant’s university-level teaching background and philosophy and
examples of student teaching evaluations. Applicants should also arrange
to have three letters of recommendation submitted on their behalf. The
application and all supporting documents should be submitted online at https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/apply/JPF02307. Mailed or faxed applications will not be accepted. Review of applications will begin August 1, 2014.
To ensure full consideration, the application and all supporting
documents should be received by this date. This position will remain
open until filled.
The University of California,
Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to
excellence through diversity. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion,
sex, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or
other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.
UC Irvine has an active Career Partners Program and has an ADVANCE
Gender Equity Program for Equity and Diversity.
