Lecturer of Physics at Texas State
University – Astronomy
The
Texas State University Department of Physics seeks a full-time Lecturer
beginning Fall Semester 2021. Primary
duties are instruction of introductory astronomy and physics courses. The position is for the full academic year
with potential continuation.
Our
department offers baccalaureate and master’s degrees and currently specializes
in the physics of materials, astrophysics and physics education. In addition to ongoing departmental
instructional needs, we seek to expand undergraduate research opportunities and
coursework in astronomy. Texas State is
a comprehensive PhysTEC site with a thriving Learning Assistant program
operating in the introductory calculus-based physics sequence. The Department of Physics is proud to serve a
diverse, inclusive, and highly connected student community.
Minimum
qualifications:
Master’s degree in Physics, Astronomy/Astrophysics,
Science Education, or a related field, with at least 18 semester credit hours
in graduate-level physics or astronomy.
Preferred
qualifications:
·
PhD in Physics,
Astronomy/Astrophysics, Science Education, or related field.
·
Previous
experience teaching introductory astronomy at the college level.
Applicants
will be also have the opportunity to contribute to the development of
undergraduate research and advanced coursework in astronomy, and engage in
advisement of student-led organizations and outreach activities.
Applicants
are also encouraged to express their interest and experience, if appropriate,
in any of the following department instructional initiatives:
*
Computational modeling in support of undergraduate research and coursework
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Learning Assistant Program
*
Special courses for elementary school teachers
*
Special courses for life science majors
*
Recruitment into high school physics teaching
*
Laboratory instruction reform
Application
materials: A single pdf consisting of (1) Letter of interest (to include the
above points as appropriate), (2) Statement of Teaching Philosophy, (3)
Curriculum Vitae, (4) Contact information for three professional references. To
apply, please send this information to Dr. David Donnelly at donnelly@txstate.edu.
The
maximum 9-month salary for this position is about $49,900/year, with
opportunities for summer teaching or grant work, depending on the applicant’s interests
and initiatives.
Texas State University, to
the extent not in conflict with federal or state law, prohibits discrimination
or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion,
disability, veterans’ status, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression.
Employment with Texas State
University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications
including criminal history, driving records, education records, employment
verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.
Texas State University is a
tobacco-free campus. Smoking and the use
of any tobacco product will not be allowed anywhere on Texas State property or
in university owned or leased vehicles.
Texas State University is a
member of the Texas State University System. Texas State University is an EOE.
