PER Postdoc, CU-Boulder, Heather Lewandowski Group

 Postdoc position in Physics Education Research at JILA and the

University of Colorado-Boulder in the group of Heather Lewandowski.

 

Come work with us in a collaborative, interdisciplinary group located in the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains!

 

Applications are being accepted for a post-doctoral position to work on PER projects related to undergraduate physics lab courses. This is a very flexible position, with the exact research direction being determined collaboratively and aligned with the interests of the postdoc. The successful candidate will have a PhD in physics, chemistry, engineering, physics education, or related field. Good oral and written communication skills are strongly valued.

https://jila.colorado.edu/lewandowski/research/resources-researchers

https://jila.colorado.edu/lewandowski/research/resources-instructors

To apply for the position please send the following materials to heather.lewandowski@colorado.edu

 

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

 

·       In what ways do your previous research, teaching, or outreach experiences inform your vision for improving undergraduate physics lab courses?

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

·       In this postdoctoral research position, you will gain significant skills in physics education research. How do you envision those skills will be useful to you later in your career?

 

2. CV with references listed.

Applications will be reviewed beginning immediately and continue until the position is filled.

The University of Colorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans

TT/T, Engineering Education, Cornell NY

https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/18909  

The ROBERT F. SMITH SCHOOL OF CHEMICAL AND BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING AT CORNELL UNIVERSITY, Ithaca, New York invites applications for tenured or tenure‐track faculty position in chemical and biomolecular engineering, with an emphasis on engineering education research.  Required qualifications include undergraduate education in Chemical Engineering and graduate-level preparation in Chemical Engineering, STEM education or related area. Responsibilities include the pursuit of a program of scholarly research in Chemical Engineering Education; teaching courses in Chemical Engineering; and advising undergraduate and graduate students. We are especially interested in receiving applications from candidates that embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion. Senior candidates with exceptional accomplishments in research, teaching, and graduate student mentorship are encouraged to apply. Junior candidates must show outstanding research and potential for excellence in teaching and graduate student mentorship. Salary and rank are commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Discipline-Based Education Research (DBER) is an exciting, emerging research field on Cornell’s campus, with discipline-based education researchers across several science and engineering disciplines. There is a broad culture of education research and investment throughout the campus, and educational verve is one of President Pollack’s key priorities for the University. Discipline-based education researchers on campus also collaborate with the Engineering Teaching Excellence Institute, the Center for Teaching Innovation, and the Active Learning Initiative. This community is filled with disciplinary experts who are passionate about their teaching, engaging in education research literature, and keen to discuss how to improve teaching and learning for students throughout multiple disciplines.

The Robert F. Smith School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, and the College of Engineering at Cornell embrace diversity and seek candidates who will create a climate that attracts students of all races, nationalities, and genders. We strongly encourage women and under-represented minorities to apply. Cornell understands the needs of dual career couples, which it attempts to meet through a Dual Career program and membership in the Upstate New York Higher Education Recruitment Consortium, which assists dual career searches. Visit http://www.hercjobs.org/ to see positions available in higher education in the upstate New York area. Cornell and Ithaca are family-friendly communities: Cornell has a comprehensive set of policies, services and benefits to help you, your partner and your children to feel welcomed here, to support your well-being, and to help with child care, elder care, and those with disabilities. For more details, see: https://hr.cornell.edu/benefits-pay/family-life-support.

To apply: Application materials must be submitted online at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/18909.

Interested applicants should visit and submit a curriculum vitae, a research statement, a teaching statement, a statement on outreach, diversity, inclusion, and leadership, and complete contact information for at least 3 references. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

For more information regarding the Statement of Contribution to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, please visit: https://facultydevelopment.cornell.edu/department-resources/recruitment/contribution-to-diversity/

Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University’s heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations. Cornell University is an innovative Ivy League university and a great place to work. Our inclusive community of scholars, students, and staff impart an uncommon sense of larger purpose, and contribute creative ideas to further the university's mission of teaching, discovery, and engagement.

 

Application Materials Required:

Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:

·         Cover letter

·         Curriculum Vitae

·         Research statement

·         Teaching statement

·         Publication list

·         Diversity/Inclusion Statement

·         Three references (no actual letters, just names and email addresses )

And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:

www.cheme.cornell.edu

607-255-6331

 

120 Olin Hall
Ithaca, NY 14853

Instructional Assistant Professor of Physics, Chapman University CA

 Instructional Assistant Professor of Physics, Chapman University

 

Schmid College of Science and Technology at Chapman University seeks applicants for a non-tenure track, full-time position of Instructional Assistant Professor of Physics, effective August 2022.

 

Chapman University is a nationally ranked institution offering traditional undergraduate and graduate programs in the heart of Orange County, one of Southern California’s most diverse and vibrant regions. The university achieved R2 status in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, a distinction held by just 10 percent of all U.S. universities. Our faculty include academic leaders who excel in research, publishing and world-class teaching in our 11 schools and colleges, including Schmid College of Science and Technology. Dedicated to forward-looking, personalized education, we create an environment for unlimited achievement by both our students and faculty.

 

Schmid College of Science and Technology (SCST) embodies Chapman’s mission of providing students with personalized educational experiences by fostering an outstanding community of teacher-scholars across a broad range of undergraduate and graduate programs. Schmid College has a new 140,000 ft2 home, the Keck Center for Science and Engineering, alongside the newly founded Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler School of Engineering. More information about the Schmid College of Science and Technology is available at http://www.chapman.edu/science.

 

The Physics program prides itself on personalized education, small class sizes, innovative curriculum and teaching methods, and direct student-faculty mentorship. Instructional faculty play a critical role in the program for teaching, pedagogy, advising, and service, have the opportunity for promotion to associate and full instructional professor, and have full voting power at both the program and college levels. Instructional faculty join a vibrant and growing teaching community integrated with strong research programs that benefit from close collaboration with several internationally recognized research institutes at Chapman, including the Institute for Quantum Studies, founded by the National Medal of Science winner Prof. Yakir Aharonov (http://quantum.chapman.edu), and the Institute for Interdisciplinary Brain and Behavioral Sciences recently founded and directed by Prof. Amir Raz.

 

The University is dedicated to enhancing diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruitment and employment. More information on diversity and inclusion at Chapman University is available at https://www.chapman.edu/diversity

 

Requirements include a Ph.D. in Physics or a related field.

 

The ideal candidate will have broad training in physics, and have experience with both designing and teaching introductory physics courses and laboratories using evidence-based instructional approaches. The ideal candidate will show the ability to teach fundamental physical concepts to a broad audience with diverse prior backgrounds, and demonstrate the ability to inspire scientific curiosity. The ideal candidate will have interest in student mentorship, building student community, and assisting with student outreach. Finally, the ideal candidate will have excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.

 

The successful candidate will teach lectures and laboratory sections in the introductory physics sequences for the life sciences, with a focus on the PHYS 107/108/207 sequence taken primarily by majors in biology, biochemistry, chemistry, health sciences, and biophysics. The successful candidate will help develop and improve the introductory curriculum in close collaboration with physics faculty, while coordinating with faculty from biology, chemistry, and the health sciences. The successful candidate will also help coordinate laboratories for this introductory sequence. In this role, the candidate will help assess the laboratory curriculum, modify and develop new labs as appropriate, and coordinate part-time instructors. The successful candidate will also be an active participant in program activities and engage with the vibrant community of physics faculty and students.

 

Qualified candidates are invited to electronically submit:

• Cover letter that clearly articulates how the candidate envisions contributing to the research, educational, and diversity & inclusion missions of Chapman University.
• Curriculum vitae
• Teaching philosophy statement
• Completed faculty employment application
• Three or more letters of recommendation

 

c/o: Academic Jobs Online at

 

https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/19061

 

Application review will begin November 5, 2021 and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Matthew Leifer, Search Chair, at SchmidCollege@chapman.edu. Please use “Instructional Assistant Professor of Physics" as the email subject line.

 

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications. Successful completion of a background check is required for the final candidate. This position is subject to final budget approval.

 

Download a copy of the Chapman Faculty Application for Employment here: https://webfarm.chapman.edu/Jobs/NewHire-FacultyApplication.docx

 

Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic global community. The University is dedicated to enhancing diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruitment and employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. The University is committed to achieving a diverse faculty and staff and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply.

 

Chapman University, One University Drive, Orange, CA 92866 Human Resources Department

1-Year Assistant Professor, Utica College NY

Assistant Professor of Physics- 1 year

Utica College, a small comprehensive college in Upstate New York, is seeking applications for a

non-tenure-track, one-year, faculty position in the Physics Department to begin August 2021 and

will continue through the Spring 2022 semester. The candidate will teach introductory Physics

courses and associated laboratories, although other courses may be taught depending on

experience.  We strongly encourage candidates from historically underrepresented groups in

Physics to apply. The department is seeking a candidate with a minimum M.S. degree in Physics

or closely related field but a PhD is preferred. Experience teaching introductory physics is

required, and experience with research-based instructional strategies is preferred.  Strong

candidates without teaching experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

In deciding whether to apply for a position at Utica College, candidates are strongly encouraged

to consider the UC mission and culture to help determine their potential success

at http://www.utica.edu/instadvance/marketingcomm/about/. Our Mission and Values Statement

includes a commitment to fostering diversity in background,  perspective, and experience within

an environment that is dedicated to the freedom of expression and the open sharing of ideas.  At

UC, diversity means that we are a community that represents a range of human experience and

makes conscious choices to appreciate, respect, and learn from each other. Utica College actively

seeks and welcomes applications from candidates with exceptional qualifications, particularly

those with demonstrable commitments to a more inclusive society.

Utica College:

Founded in 1946, Utica College is a private comprehensive institution distinguished for its

integration of liberal and professional study. Our dedicated faculty and staff have built a tradition

of excellence in teaching and learning with particular emphasis on providing individual attention

to students. The College enrolls approximately 3,700 students – approximately 2,700

undergraduates and 1,000 graduate students.

A city of approximately 60,000, Utica is located at the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains in

the Mohawk Valley region of upstate New York. The area offers easy access to a broad variety

of cultural attractions, including the historic Stanley Performing Arts Center and renowned

Munson Williams Proctor Arts Institute, as well as four-season recreation.

Application Information:

To apply, submit a letter of application, CV, Statement of Teach Philosophy, and three letters of

recommendation. Candidates are asked to submit an additional reflective statement about

teaching in the required applicant document titled “diversity statement”. Since Utica College

strives to be a diverse and inclusive community, it is essential that you include in this statement a

reflection on the kinds of experiences you have had, and the kinds of approaches you would take,

teaching and working with a diverse student body. (For the definition of diversity that we use at

Utica College, please see the following web page:

http://www.utica.edu/instadvance/marketingcomm/about/diversity/aboutus.cfm.)

Applications that do not address diversity will be considered incomplete.

In line with the College’s Affirmative Action Policy, there is no requirement or expectation that

a candidate disclose their identity or membership in any protected class or group, either in the

diversity statement or in other application documents submitted to the search committee. For

additional information on what to provide in your diversity statement please reference the

diversity statement guide at the following link:

https://www.utica.edu/hr/media/Diversity_Statement_Guide.pdf

All application materials must be submitted online at the following link:

https://uc.peopleadmin.com/postings/3344

Active consideration of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is

filled. References will be solicited to submit letters for candidates before the on-campus

interview.

Utica College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications

from under-represented groups as well as individuals who have experience with diverse

populations.