VAP, Lafayette College PA

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Visiting Assistant Professor of Physics

Lafayette College: Faculty Positions: Physics

Location

Easton, PA

Open Date

Jun 28, 2019

Description

The Physics Department of Lafayette College, a highly selective undergraduate liberal arts institution with programs in the arts, sciences, social sciences, and engineering, invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor position for academic year 2019-20. Lafayette College is located in Easton, Pennsylvania, 70 miles from New York City and 60 miles from Philadelphia.

We are seeking candidates with a demonstrated enthusiasm for undergraduate teaching.  The successful candidate should be able to teach introductory physics effectively in classroom and laboratory environments, and may also teach intermediate or advanced courses in physics or astronomy, depending on the candidate's areas of interest.  Candidates will teach three courses per semester. 

More information about the department is available at http://physics.lafayette.edu or by writing to physics-search@lafayette.edu. 

Qualifications

A Ph.D. in physics or a closely related field is preferred, but ABD candidates will also be considered. 

Application Instructions

Please submit a letter of application, statement of teaching interests, c.v., and three letters of reference through this interfolio site.  (For the letters of reference, click on "add file," then "request a recommendation," and then enter the contact information for your reference.  That person will then receive information about uploading a reference letter.)

In your application, please address how your teaching, mentoring, and/or community service support Lafayette College’s commitment to diversity and inclusion articulated in the College’s diversity statement (http://www.lafayette.edu/about/diversity-statement/).

Consideration of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Physics Lab Tech and Instructor, Hamilton College NY

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Hamilton College: Hamilton College Non-Faculty

Location

Clinton, NY

Open Date

Jun 6, 2019

Description

The Hamilton College Physics Department is seeking a laboratory technician with an anticipated start in August 2019. This position supports the educational mission of the Physics Department. This position works full-time during the academic year, with 3 months off. The position is considered part time with 75% schedule.

Primary responsibilities are:

(1) Preparing laboratory materials, directing students during laboratories, and assessing student work in second through fourth year laboratories and

(2 ) Collaborating with faculty on the development new laboratory exercises.

Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

(1) Preparing laboratory materials, directing students during laboratories, and assessing student work in introductory laboratory sections

(2) Laboratory set up, management, maintenance, and development.

(3) Collaborating with faculty on devising and set up of classroom demonstrations.

Typically, the laboratory instructor will teach five laboratory sections per year in addition to other duties. 

Qualifications

Successful candidates will possess a Master’s Degree or Ph.D. in Physics or closely related fields, commitment to undergraduate education, excellent verbal and written communication skills, demonstrated ability to work well with others. Experience in laboratory instruction is preferred.

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit a cover letter, a c.v., a teaching statement summarizing laboratory teaching experience and philosophy, and contact information for three professional references. Questions may be directed to Prof. Seth Major, smajor@hamilton.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

1-Year Lecturer, Brockport College NY

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Lecturer - Physics - Temporary

Job no: 494337

Position type: Faculty (Full-Time)
Location: Brockport
Division/Equivalent: Academic Affairs
School/Unit: School of Arts and Sciences
Department/Office: Physics
Categories: Faculty (Full-Time)

Lecturer – Physics

The College at Brockport

The Department of Physics at The College at Brockport, State University of New York, invites applications for a non-tenured, full-time one-year appointment beginning August 2019, to teach undergraduate physics courses.

Major Responsibilities

Responsibilities include teaching four undergraduate classes each semester. Classes taught will include algebra-based introductory physics lectures and laboratories, as well as courses for our majors such as mathematical methods, waves & optics, or astrophysics. The selected candidate will also be expected to attend faculty meetings, mentor students, participate in departmental governance, and contribute to departmental service. 

Required Qualifications

• MS in Physics or a related field from a college or university accredited by the US Department of Education or an internationally recognized college or university.
• Demonstrated evidence of successful teaching in higher education.
• Ability to work collaboratively with department faculty and staff.
• Ability to teach a diverse student population.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Physics or related field from a college or university accredited by the US Department of Education or an internationally recognized college or university.
• Two years of teaching experience in higher education.
• Experience teaching some of the courses listed above.
• Experience with active learning techniques in physics classrooms.

Department Description

The Department of Physics recently celebrated its 50^th anniversary at the College at Brockport. Our mission is to provide rigorous instruction in physics and astronomy at all levels, while giving our majors the necessary skills for modern jobs and graduate school. The department currently has approximately 20 majors, four full-time faculty, and offers a BS and a minor in Physics.  The Department has state-of-the-art equipment in the form of a Park Systems AFM, Quantum Design PPMS, and a new Spitz SciDome IQ2400 projector for the campus planetarium. Faculty and students at Brockport work closely in the classroom, research lab, and in outreach efforts. Visit us on the web at www.brockport.edu/physics.

The College

The College at Brockport, State University of New York, serves a diverse student body of over 7,100 undergraduate and 1,100 graduate students enrolled in 50 undergraduate majors and more than 50 masters’ programs, teacher certification programs and advanced graduate certificates supported by more than 750 instructional faculty and professional staff. The College is an inclusive learning community that inspires excellence through growth, engagement, and transformation. Located in western New York, the College benefits from a small town atmosphere located near major metropolitan cities; 16 miles west of Rochester, 45 miles east of Buffalo, and 140 miles from Toronto.

Salary and Benefits

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.  We offer an excellent benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances, healthcare and dependent care savings accounts.

Application Instructions

Review of application materials will begin immediately and will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.

For consideration, please submit 1) Letter of Application; 2) CV; 3) List of three professional references; 4) Statement detailing creative and research interests; and 5) Statement of Teaching Philosophy. Your letter of application should specifically address the required and preferred qualifications. 

New York State Executive Order 161

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/Diversity Statement

We are part of an academic community committed to fostering integrity, civility, and justice.  We affirm that the dignity of our Brockport community is protected when free speech, academic freedom and individual rights are expressed within a climate of civility and mutual respect. Striving to learn from each other, we value human diversity because it enriches our lives and it is fundamental to the College’s commitment to teaching, learning, scholarship and service leading to student success.

The College at Brockport, State University of New York is an AA/EEO/ADA employer. The College actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the College. 

Advertised: 24 Jun 2019 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications deadline: Open until filled

FT Lecturer, Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken NJ

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Job Description

Stevens Institute of Technology invites applications for a full-time lecturer position in the Department of Physics beginning in Fall 2019.

A Ph.D. in Physics or equivalent is required and a post-doctoral experience in the fields of physics including, but not limited to, quantum optics, condensed matter physics, photonics and quantum information science is preferred. Previous experience in teaching undergraduate physics classes, in particular, introductory calculus and algebra based physics is also strongly desired. Teaching possibilities will include undergraduate and graduate level lecture and laboratory courses in physics and optics. We seek an energetic individual who is eager to teach undergraduates including non-physics majors and to explore and develop new teaching methods and technologies.

Successful applicants are also expected to play a leading role in the quantum education mission within the Center for Quantum Science and Engineering. For more information, please see (www.stevens.edu/schaefer-school-engineering-science/departments/physics), the Center for Quantum Science and Engineering (www.stevens.edu/quantum).

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The search committee will begin review of applications on June 15, 2019.  All applications must be submitted electronically through the HR website at https: //www.stevens.edu/directory/division-human-resources/work-stevens. Applicants should submit their curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching interest and philosophy, and contact information of three references. For any inquiries please contact the Search Committee Chair, Professor Ting Yu, (ting.yu@stevens.edu). If you have any questions regarding your application, please contact Jobs@Stevens.edu

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CAREER WEBSITE ONLY ALLOWS FOR TWO (2) UPLOADS (RESUME AND COVER LETTER.) PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR TEACHING STATEMENT AS WELL AS ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS WITH EITHER YOUR RESUME OR THE COVER LETTER.

Department

Department of Physics

General Submission Guidelines:

In order to be considered a candidate for any job at Stevens, you must submit an online application. Please attach a cover letter and resume with each application. Other requirements for consideration may depend on the job.

Still Have Questions? If you have any questions regarding your application, please contact Jobs@Stevens.edu

EEO Statement:

Stevens Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Accordingly, Stevens adheres to an employment policy that prohibits discriminatory practices or harassment against candidates or employees based on legally impermissible factor(s) including, but not necessarily limited to, race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, nationality, citizenship status, age, ancestry, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, disability, or any protected military or veteran status.

Stevens is building a diverse faculty, staff and student body and strongly encourages applications from female and minority candidates as well as veterans and individuals with disabilities. Stevens is a federal contractor under the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as well as other federal statutes.

Jeanne Clery Disclosure:

In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), the Department of Public Safety is required to publish an annual security report which includes statistics mandated by the Clery Act. You can obtain a copy of this report by accessing the following web site: http://www.stevens.edu/sit/police

Department

Department of Physics

General Submission Guidelines:

In order to be considered a candidate for any job at Stevens, you must submit an online application. Please attach a cover letter and resume with each application. Other requirements for consideration may depend on the job.

Still Have Questions?

If you have any questions regarding your application, please contact Jobs@Stevens.edu

EEO Statement:

Stevens Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Accordingly, Stevens adheres to an employment policy that prohibits discriminatory practices or harassment against candidates or employees based on legally impermissible factor(s) including, but not necessarily limited to, race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, nationality, citizenship status, age, ancestry, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, disability, or any protected military or veteran status.

Stevens is building a diverse faculty, staff and student body and strongly encourages applications from female and minority candidates as well as veterans and individuals with disabilities. Stevens is a federal contractor under the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as well as other federal statutes.

Jeanne Clery Disclosure:

In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), the Department of Public Safety is required to publish an annual security report which includes statistics mandated by the Clery Act. You can obtain a copy of this report by accessing the following web site: http://www.stevens.edu/sit/police

NSF Postdoc, Colorado School of Mines

The Colorado School of Mines has a full-time post-doc position open to work with two NSF grant funded projects related to STEM teacher preparation.  The position is three-quarters time on Get the Facts Out: Changing the Conversation around STEM teaching and one quarter-time on our Noyce Scholarship Grant.  Get the Facts Out is an innovative partnership led by Mines that includes the American Physical Society, the American Association of Physics Teachers, the American Chemical Society, the Mathematical Association of America, behavior change researchers, teacher educators, and several colleges and universities to serve as study sites. The grant aims to tackle misperceptions about the teaching profession with the goal of increasing the fraction of physics, chemistry, and math majors that choose to pursue middle and high school teaching as a career.

This position requires travel to the annual project team meeting and a national conference to report on project findings. The post-doc will work with Wendy Adams, Physics Education Research Faculty member, Kristine Callan, Physics Teaching Professor and Savannah Logan, also a post-doc on the team.  

Minimum Qualifications: Candidates must have earned a doctoral degree before the position start date in physics, chemistry, mathematics, science education, or communications. Candidates can either have a degree in education research or demonstrated interest in education research.  The successful candidate will have excellent communications skills, strong quantitative skills, ability to work collaboratively, the self-discipline to work independently, and enjoy multi-tasking.

Job Responsibilities: Conduct research on perceptions of teaching as a profession, including longitudinal analysis of perceptions through surveys, site visits, interviews, and focus groups. Conduct teacher recruitment activities at Mines including presentations, advising, and assisting with scholarship decisions.  Supervise undergraduate research assistants, manage budgets, and report findings through peer-reviewed publications.

Salary: $50,000 per year with benefits and travel support. The Post-doc will be on a yearly-appointment with funding for up to four years.

Department Description:
Located in Golden, nestled in the foothills of the Rockies, located on the west side of the Denver Metro area and 21 miles south of Boulder, Mines has enrollment of over 5000 students in undergraduate and graduate degree programs in engineering and applied science. Annual research funding exceeds $60M. The Department of Physics is housed in the new CoorsTek Center for Applied Science and Engineering building, which is at the center of campus and has several new classrooms designed for interactive and innovative teaching techniques.

Part of Mines' mission is to create a family-friendly environment supported through our dependent tuition benefits, parental leave benefits, and dependent care assistance plan, as well as in special events, camps, and programming. For more information visit: family.mines.edu

To apply for the position please send the following materials to wkadams@mines.edu 

1. Cover letter that addresses the qualifications described above, describes the applicant’s interest in joining the project, and answers the following questions:

1.A) In what ways do your previous research, teaching, and/or outreach experiences inform your interest in recruiting new science and math teachers?

1.B) What background experiences do you have that lead you to feel prepared for and interested in statistical analysis of large-scale data and conducting individual interviews?

1.C) How do your previous experiences prepare you to work cooperatively and productively with colleagues, students, and supervisors from diverse backgrounds?

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

2. CV with references listed.

Assistant Director of Student Programs, American Institute of Physics, College Park MD

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Assistant Director of Student Programs

Summary

Title:	Assistant Director of Student Programs
ID:	1115
Job Type:	Exempt (salaried)
Posting Date:	06/14/2019
Location:	College Park, MD

Description

Summary:

The American Institute of Physics (AIP) is seeking a dynamic individual committed to the next generation of physical scientists. AIP is looking for an Assistant Director to provide day to day operational management of the Society of Physics Students (SPS), Sigma Pi Sigma the Physics Honor Society, and other education programs. Responsibilities will include working with the Director to assess and manage programs and staff, conduct long-range planning, promote student programs, and provide membership management for these programs. 

This hands-on management position will work with colleagues, staff, and key volunteers to develop education and membership activities to advance AIP’s presence in the physical sciences/physics arena for undergraduates. 

*Candidates should complete the entire application and upload one document in pdf format that contains: letter of interest and resume.

What is AIP?

We are the American Institute of Physics.  Our mission is to advance, promote, and serve the physical sciences for the benefit of humanity. We promote the physical sciences through effective communication, education, and policy initiatives. 

Why Work for AIP?

We want you to love working here, and we have a workplace culture that reflects that. With our commitment to community service, monthly catered lunches, and an on-site fitness center, we work hard to make sure AIP is an awesome place to work.  Did we mention that you will work with amazingly talented colleagues in a variety of departments? 

We offer an incredible total compensation package including competitive pay, multiple healthcare options to meet your needs, commuter benefits, free parking, tuition assistance, and an incredible retirement plan.       

Diversity Welcome!

We encourage and invite people from diverse backgrounds to apply and join our team. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, creed, marital status, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, personal appearance, national origin, ancestry, protected veteran status, physical or mental disability.

Qualifications

Our ideal candidate will have at least a master’s degree plus five or more years’ experience either in a scientific non-profit or higher education, with 3-4 years of experience in developing and leading student programs (STEM preferred), and three or more years of management experience. Additionally, the candidate should have excellent verbal and written communication skills, grant writing experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize.  This person will enjoy collaborating with and working with a diverse and energetic staff committed to improving physics education at the undergraduate level. 

Located in College Park, Maryland, AIP is a federation of societies that advances, promotes, and serves the physical sciences for the benefit of humanity. Learn more at www.aip.org

AIP is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer
EEO/AA/ADA/V

FT Lecturer, University of Chicago

The Department of Physics at the University of Chicago invites applications for the position of full-time Lecturer.  We seek applicants who are knowledgeable in the implementation and effective use of evidence-based, active learning teaching strategies, and are well-versed in the literature of physics education research.

The position will be part of the Service Employees International Union as a Lecturer 3. The relationship between the lecturers and the university is governed in part through a Collective Bargaining Agreement.

The standard teaching requirements for a full-time Lecturer is six one-quarter courses taught during the three-quarter academic year.  This teaching load may be reduced as the candidate will be expected to oversee and facilitate the implementation of evidence-based teaching strategies across our curriculum.

At the time of appointment, successful applicants must have completed all requirements for a Ph.D. in Physics, Physics (or Science) Education Research, or closely related fields.  Demonstrable effectiveness in teaching at the undergraduate level and a commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment are essential.  The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and interpersonal skills, and a willingness to work in collaboration with faculty, staff, and students.

All applicants must apply online at the University of Chicago’s Academic Recruitment website at http://apply.interfolio.com/64600 and must upload a cover letter, a curriculum vita, a statement of teaching philosophy, and input the contact information for at least three references. 

Application screening will begin July 24, 2019, and will continue until the position is filled or the search is closed.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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

Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-1032 or email equalopportunity@uchicago.edu with their request.

Assistant Professor- Educator (renewable), University of Cincinnati OH

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Assistant Professor, Educator (Physics)

Location: Cincinnati, OH, US

The Department of Physics at the University of Cincinnati’s College of Arts & Sciences seeks candidates for Assistant Professor-Educator. The primary responsibilities will be teaching the introductory physics lecture and laboratory courses, some of which may be in an online format. The successful candidate will also participate in the Physics Education Research activities of the department, such as development of assessments, collection and analysis of data on student learning, evaluation of new models of instruction and online learning, and presentation of results within the department and at conferences. This is a non-tenure-track position with continuing reappointments based upon performance reviews.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a Doctorate in Physics or a closely related field.
• Candidates must also have at least two academic years of experience utilizing research-based, active learning approaches, which could have been in a teaching or research capacity.

APPLICATION PROCESS

A link to the online application at the university’s employment site may be found at https://jobs.uc.edu/   A resume and statement of teaching philosophy regarding use of research‐based active learning approaches are required as part of the application. 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 immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

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OFFICIAL ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS WILL BE REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF HIRE

The University of Cincinnati, as a multi-national and culturally diverse university, is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of learning and employment. As part of a complete job application you will be asked to include a Contribution to Diversity and Inclusion statement.

As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).

The University of Cincinnati is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer / M / F / Veteran / Disabled.

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