System Identification Number:
6002280
Requisition Number:
0000235514
Posting Origination:
UNT
Department:
Physics (122300)
College/School:
College of Science http://cos.unt.edu
Rank/Title:
Visiting Assistant Professor
Job Summary/Basic Function:
The Department of Physics at the University of North
Texas (UNT) invites applications for a two-year Visiting Assistant
Professor position, to begin the summer of 2020 or later. The
successful candidate is expected to contribute to the teaching of
introductory physics courses, and to play an important role in
modernizing and improving the effectiveness of the introductory
laboratory courses offered by the UNT Physics Department. The
successful candidate will bring insights from Physics Education Research
(PER) to improve pedagogical as well as scientific aspects of the
introductory physics lab courses, and will collaborate on research on
student learning from computational and experimental laboratory
activities.
Nationally, UNT is ranked in the top tier of research universities according to the Carnegie Classification (R1-Very High Research Activity). With a diverse population of over 38,000 students, UNT is one of the largest educational institutions in Texas and the most comprehensive university in the Dallas-Fort Worth/North Texas area. About 1000 students are enrolled in introductory physics courses each semester.
The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices.
Nationally, UNT is ranked in the top tier of research universities according to the Carnegie Classification (R1-Very High Research Activity). With a diverse population of over 38,000 students, UNT is one of the largest educational institutions in Texas and the most comprehensive university in the Dallas-Fort Worth/North Texas area. About 1000 students are enrolled in introductory physics courses each semester.
The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices.
Minimum Qualifications:
A Ph.D. in Physics, Physics Education, or a closely related field is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in Physics Education Research, and experience
both in teaching introductory physics lecture courses and in the design
and evaluation of physics laboratory activities are strongly preferred.
Area of Specialty:
Position Type:
Faculty
Tenure Status:
Non-Tenure Track
Appointment Basis:
9 Months
Pay Frequency:
Monthly
Non-Tenured Appointment Term:
2 Years
Closing Date:
Open Until Search Closed
Review of Applications Begins:
Required Applicant Documents:
Curriculum Vita
Cover Letter
List of Names and Contact Information of Three References
Cover Letter
List of Names and Contact Information of Three References
