Assistant Teaching Professor- Physics (Lecturer with Potential for Security of Employment)
Location:
San Diego, CA
Category:
Faculty - Science - Physics
Posted:
10/28/2019
Type:
Full-Time
Recruitment Period
Open date: October 10th, 2019
Next review date: Wednesday, Dec 4, 2019 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Friday, May 29, 2020 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Description
Assistant Teaching Professor
(Lecturer with Potential Security of Employment)
Dept. of Physics, UC San Diego
The Department of Physics within the Division of Physical Sciences at UC San Diego (UCSD) is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff and student body and invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Teaching Professor position. Faculty in the Teaching Professor series are Academic Senate members whose expertise and responsibilities center on undergraduate education, as well as the scholarly analysis and improvement of teaching. All positions are subject to availability of funding.
Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Physics or a closely related field and demonstrated potential for a recognized program of excellence in teaching.
A successful candidate should have a well-articulated plan of contributing to programs that increase the access and success of underrepresented students and faculty in the sciences. We especially welcome candidates who have already participated in, contributed to, or created such programs, can articulate how this experience helped shape their plan, and who have a commitment to helping shape and expand the University's diversity initiatives. Applications should include a statement describing past and/or potential contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Successful candidates will be judged on scientific background and teaching accomplishments, as well as on potential for leadership in areas contributing to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and based on the University of California pay scale.
We are seeking outstanding teachers who wish to have a permanent, full-time instructional position on an academic-year basis. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute in the following domains:
Review of applications will commence on December 4, 2019 and continue until the position is filled.
Applications should be submitted online at: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/apply/JPF02278
Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a synopsis of teaching experience/philosophy and professional goals, recent teaching evaluations, and a separate statement on past experience and leadership in equity, diversity, inclusion and/or proposed future contributions. Candidates must also arrange to have three to five letters of reference that address teaching, research, and professional service posted to the above website.
For applicants interested in spousal/partner employment, please visit the UCSD Partner Opportunities Program
UC San Diego is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong institutional commitment to excellence and diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.
Job location
San Diego, CA
Requirements
Document requirements
Open date: October 10th, 2019
Next review date: Wednesday, Dec 4, 2019 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Friday, May 29, 2020 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Description
Assistant Teaching Professor
(Lecturer with Potential Security of Employment)
Dept. of Physics, UC San Diego
The Department of Physics within the Division of Physical Sciences at UC San Diego (UCSD) is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff and student body and invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Teaching Professor position. Faculty in the Teaching Professor series are Academic Senate members whose expertise and responsibilities center on undergraduate education, as well as the scholarly analysis and improvement of teaching. All positions are subject to availability of funding.
Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Physics or a closely related field and demonstrated potential for a recognized program of excellence in teaching.
A successful candidate should have a well-articulated plan of contributing to programs that increase the access and success of underrepresented students and faculty in the sciences. We especially welcome candidates who have already participated in, contributed to, or created such programs, can articulate how this experience helped shape their plan, and who have a commitment to helping shape and expand the University's diversity initiatives. Applications should include a statement describing past and/or potential contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Successful candidates will be judged on scientific background and teaching accomplishments, as well as on potential for leadership in areas contributing to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and based on the University of California pay scale.
We are seeking outstanding teachers who wish to have a permanent, full-time instructional position on an academic-year basis. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute in the following domains:
- Teaching of truly exceptional quality; emphasis on large-enrollment introductory laboratory and lecture courses.
- Professional achievement and activity; such as developing curriculum, using instructional technology to enhance student learning, awareness of developments in pedagogical methods, advising members of the department on pedagogical techniques and course content, and contributing to efforts to secure extramural funding for educational program development.
- University and public service; such as participating in campus and departmental committees, student outreach and recruitment, and providing academic advice relating to student affairs.
- Educational leadership beyond the campus; such as active participation in conferences and workshops, development and sharing of materials, developing/training effective teaching assistants.
Review of applications will commence on December 4, 2019 and continue until the position is filled.
Applications should be submitted online at: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/apply/JPF02278
Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a synopsis of teaching experience/philosophy and professional goals, recent teaching evaluations, and a separate statement on past experience and leadership in equity, diversity, inclusion and/or proposed future contributions. Candidates must also arrange to have three to five letters of reference that address teaching, research, and professional service posted to the above website.
For applicants interested in spousal/partner employment, please visit the UCSD Partner Opportunities Program
UC San Diego is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong institutional commitment to excellence and diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.
Job location
San Diego, CA
Requirements
Document requirements
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
- Recent Teaching Evaluations
- Statement of Teaching Experience/Philosophy/Professional Goals
- Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Applicants should summarize their past or potential contributions to diversity. See our Faculty Equity site for more information.
- Misc / Additional (Optional)
- 3-5 letters of reference required
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Contact:
University of California, San Diego
Online App. Form:
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://www-hr.ucsd.edu/saa/nondiscr.html
