TT, Albion College MI

 Albion College (MI)

Assistant Professor of Physics

http://apply.interfolio.com/99411

Description 

The Department of Physics at Albion College invites applications for a tenure-track appointment in physics at the assistant professor level beginning in August 2022. We are especially interested in candidates who will contribute to a campus climate that supports diversity, equity, and inclusion, which are core institutional values. Albion is dedicated to the highest quality in undergraduate education led by our teacher-scholar faculty.  This teacher-scholar model creates a vibrant community that cherishes faculty and student relationships and faculty scholarly contributions.  

Candidates are expected to have a PhD in physics or a related field. We seek applicants who have experience in applications that are in high demand in the private sector, such as data analytics, computer programming, engineering, or health. The Department values candidates who have demonstrated teaching excellence and an ability to teach a variety of undergraduate physics courses. Other possible courses include those related to focus areas of the Albion core curriculum including environmental, race/ethnicity, gender, or global issues; first-year seminars; and/or interdisciplinary honors courses. Candidates should have a willingness to adopt modern pedagogical techniques, advise students, and mentor our majors. Albion College is an anti-racist institution. This position will also actively promote diversity, belonging and equity through critical and compassionate communication and strategic outreach efforts to people who identify as historically underrepresented, including first-generation, undocumented and DACA students, and LGBTQ students.

Faculty at Albion College carry a 2/3 teaching load in the first year. In the second year, they carry the regular 3/3 load. In the fourth year, following successful evaluation, faculty are afforded an additional release from teaching for scholarship and carry a 2/2 teaching load in preparation for submitting their application for tenure in the fifth year. Albion College has a strong undergraduate research program that provides summer research stipends for students and faculty; additional funding for resources  may be provided by the College’s Faculty Development program. 

Albion College is a private liberal arts college of approximately 1500 students, situated in a culturally diverse community in south central Michigan within an hour’s drive of three major universities: the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, Michigan State University, and Western Michigan University. Albion is dedicated to the highest quality in undergraduate education and committed to diversity as a core institutional value. The College is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and non-discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, or disability as protected by law, in all educational programs and activities, admission of students, and conditions of employment. Visit our website at www.albion.edu. 

Application Instructions

Review of applications and video conference interviews will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled.  Application materials should be submitted via Interfolio. The URL for this position is http://apply.interfolio.com/99411. Applicants should submit an online application including a letter of application; current CV; teaching and research statements; a statement explaining how you foster diversity, equity, and inclusion in your classroom and on campus through your teaching, research and/or service; three letters of reference; and copies of graduate transcripts. Questions about the search may be directed to Craig Bieler (cbieler@albion.edu), Interim Department Chair.

TT, University of Maine-Farmington

 

Assistant Professor of Physics and Science Education

University of Maine at Farmington - Farmington, ME

https://umf.hiretouch.com/job-details?jobID=65388

Peacefully nestled in the spectacular lakes & mountains region of western Maine, UMF is Maine’s public liberal arts college, offering quality programs in teacher education, human services and arts and sciences. The campus is in historic downtown Farmington, just a short walk away from coffee shops, funky stores, restaurants, banks, bookstores, a multi-screen movie theater and a whole lot more. Our perfect location combines the active outdoor lifestyle with the arts & smarts of a small college town.

The Division of Natural Sciences of the University of Maine at Farmington invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning September 1, 2022.

Teaching duties include physics courses for biology, environmental science, geology, and secondary education science majors, supporting UMF's programs focused on sustainability, the environment, and Maine's aquatic and forest ecosystems. UMF has a strong historical focus on teacher training, so the successful candidate will also collaborate with secondary education faculty, particularly in helping to teach the science methods course for preservice middle school and high school teachers. The remainder of the teaching load will be devoted to general education physics courses for nonscientists. We expect the faculty member to develop a research program consistent with the resources available at UMF and to involve undergraduate students in this research. The faculty member will also engage in service activities such as academic advising and serving on university committees.

This position reports to the chair of the division.

Qualifications:

Required: This position will require a Ph.D. in physics or a related discipline and also a background in education, with a master’s degree in education a plus, as well as a background or interest in environmental / climate physics is a plus.

Preferred: Experience in both classroom and online teaching preferred.

Other Information:

Materials must be submitted via "Apply for Position."  Please create an applicant profile, complete a brief application, upload a cover letter which fully describes your qualifications and experiences, with specific reference to the required and preferred qualifications, a resume/curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts, teaching philosophy, and contact information for three professional references who will be required to upload a letter of reference. References will receive instructions via email.

Review of applications will begin January 3, 2022.  Materials received on or after that date will be considered at the discretion of the university.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background screening.

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options.

The University of Maine at Farmington employees are Mandatory Reporters with the exception of UMF’s licensed, clinical medical providers (including athletic trainers) and mental health providers and their clinical interns when working in their capacity as providers.

The University of Maine at Farmington is an EEO/AA employer, and does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender expression, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information or veteran’s status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The following office has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 North Stevens Hall, University of Maine, Orono, ME  04469-5754, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).

FT/NTT Clinical Assistant Professor, NYU

 https://apply.interfolio.com/96047

Location

Washington Square Campus

Open Date

Oct 03, 2021

Description

The Department of Physics in Arts and Science at New York University seeks applicants for a full-time, non-tenure track (i.e., “Clinical”) teaching position in its undergraduate program, pending final budgetary and administrative approval.  This position will start in Fall 2022.

Additional information about the position can be obtained from the search committee chair Professor Neal Weiner at neal.weiner+dus@nyu.edu. Please cc lorelei.demesa@nyu.edu on all correspondence related to this search.

Qualifications

We seek candidates with demonstrated experience in undergraduate physics education and mentorship. The candidate will be expected to teach classes of various sizes, and thus experience with large course management is important. 

The candidate will be expected to help mentor undergraduates with different interest and career trajectories, so candidates with breadth of interest within physics will be viewed favorably. The candidate may pursue research into topics of physics or physics education and candidates with strong research portfolios in either of these areas will be preferred. Candidates with a Ph.D. in any area of Physics or Physics Education are welcome to apply. 

Application Instructions

Applicants should arrange for a minimum of three professional letters of recommendation to be sent.

Application materials submitted must include evidence of teaching excellence in physics, course evaluations, a letter of interest (including career goals, educational philosophy, experience mentoring student research, and/or professional practice areas), curriculum vitae, and research, scholarship, or professional work samples that demonstrate subject matter expertise and qualifications for the position as described.

Applicants must also include in their cover letter a diversity statement that describes the ways in which your (1) scholarship, (2) teaching and mentoring, and/or (3) service and engagement demonstrate your efforts towards diversity, equity, and inclusion. Review of applications will begin January 1st, 2022, and will continue until the position is filled. Interested candidates should apply online here.

The Faculty of Arts and Science at NYU is at the heart of a leading research university that spans the globe. We seek scholars of the highest caliber, who embody the diversity of the United States as well as the global society in which we live. Because broad diversity is essential for creating an inclusive climate, we are committed to the fair treatment of and equal access to opportunity and advancement for all, and will assess the many qualifications of all applicants. We strongly encourage applications from women, racial and ethnic minorities, and other individuals who are under-represented in the profession, across color, creed, race, ethnic and national origin, physical ability, gender and sexual identity, or any other legally protected basis. NYU affirms the value of differing perspectives on the world as we strive to build the strongest possible university with the widest reach. To learn more about the FAS commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion, please read here:  http://as.nyu.edu/facultydiversity.html

EOE/Affirmative Action/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Faculty of Arts and Science (FAS) shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

TT in Biophysics, Fairleigh-Dickinson University NJ

 https://jobs.fdu.edu/postings/7935

Job Title: Assistant Professor of Physics---Fall 2022

Campus: Florham Campus, Madison, NJ

Department: Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Physics-Florham

Hiring Manager: David Rosen

Hiring Manager Title: Interim Dean

College: Becton College

Position Type: Faculty

Grade: Faculty

FLSA: Exempt

Faculty Rank: Assistant Professor

Salary: Commensurate with Experience

Status: Full-Time

Months Worked: 9 Month

Job Summary:

The Maxwell Becton College of Arts and Sciences Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Physics at Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU) invites applicants for a tenure-track faculty position in biophysics at the Assistant Professor rank beginning August 2022.

 

The successful candidate will be joining a department that is deeply committed to engaging undergraduate students in high-impact educational experiences through teaching, research, and mentoring. The physics program currently exists primarily as a service discipline, offering algebra- and calculus-based introductory sequences to biology, chemistry, math, and computer science majors, as well as several topical general education courses for non-science majors. A physics minor was recently developed, and the department is looking to increase interest among, and research opportunities for, the growing population of biology and biochemistry students through the development of a biophysics minor, with the long-term goal being the creation of a biophysics major.

Required Qualifications:

Responsibilities:

1)      Teach undergraduate physics courses, including lecture and laboratory sections in the General Physics sequence taken by biology majors

2)      Develop a biophysics minor, as well as improve the introductory curriculum and existing physics minor in close collaboration with physics faculty, while coordinating with faculty from biology, chemistry, math, and computer science

3)      Develop and maintain an active research program in biophysics that conducts original research for publication and involves FDU undergraduate students

4)      Develop institutional grants

5)      Engage in service at various levels, both at FDU and professionally

 

Qualifications:

1)      Candidates for this Assistant Professor Tenure-Track position must have a Ph.D. and will begin teaching no later than the Fall 2022 semester.

2)      Candidates with research experience in biophysics, or a closely related discipline, are strongly encouraged to apply and will be given highest preference.

3)      Candidates should have a strong interest, demonstrated ability, and commitment to excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level. 

4)      Candidates should share our values of equity, diversity, and inclusion, and our commitment to respectful interactions with all students, staff and faculty.

5)      Postdoctoral research experience is preferred, but not required.

6)      A record of grantsmanship is preferred, but not required.

7)     Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check.  Candidates for hire will be required to sign a waiver authorizing the background check and produce a Social Security Card.  

 

 Applicants must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching and research statements and provide three references.

Preferred Qualifications:

Hours Worked

Posting Date: 11/04/2021

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Application Types Accepted: Faculty Profile

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Required Documents

Required Documents

Cover Letter

Curriculum Vitae

Teaching Philosophy

Research Statement

Optional Documents

Letter of Reference 1

Letter of Reference 2

Letter of Reference 3

TT in PER, Oregon State

 The Department of Physics at Oregon State University in Corvallis, Oregon invites applications for a full-time (nine-month) tenure-track professor working in Physics Education Research starting on September 15, 2022.  

 

The primary responsibilities of this position are to establish and sustain an independent research program through external funding; publish original research in peer-reviewed journals; teach at the graduate and undergraduate level; mentor graduate and undergraduate students, and possibly postdocs; and provide institutional and professional service. A successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; a tolerance for diverse ideas within the academy, including those different from one’s own; and a commitment to free inquiry based on evidence and criticism.

 

Oregon State University is a comprehensive, research intensive public land-grant university, located in the heart of the pacific northwest. Our mission is to promote environmental, cultural, social, and economic progress for the people of Oregon and around the world. We are one of only two land-, sea-, space- and sun-grant universities in the United States. We work in partnership with the P-12 school system, Oregon community colleges, and other colleges and universities to provide access to high-quality educational programs. Strong collaborations with industry and state and federal agencies drive our research enterprise. We are proud of our international reputation for excellence in the science of sustainable earth ecosystems, health and wellness, and economic prosperity and social progress.

 

The state of Oregon is OSU’s campus, with OSU programs and faculty located in every Oregon county. More than 32,000 students from all backgrounds bring diverse perspectives to our campuses in the Willamette Valley, the Cascade mountains, and the rugged Oregon Coast. 

 

The mission of the Department of Physics is to provide exceptional undergraduate and graduate education and carry out impactful basic and applied research to ask new questions, provide unique understanding, and solve problems of our society. Our 23 faculty members mentor approximately 150 undergraduate majors and 45 graduate students in the areas of: physics education research, astrophysics, biophysics, optical physics, condensed matter physics, and particle physics. The Department of Physics is the home of Paradigms in Physics, an internationally recognized undergraduate physics program that features a cycle of education research, curricular & programmatic innovations, and faculty collaboration to provide continuity between courses. Across the undergraduate curriculum, students are actively engaged with peer learning, open-source materials, studio classrooms, and a vibrant learning assistants program. The Department of Physics enacts our commitment to student success through student-centered, evidence-based pedagogies, and best practices for an inclusive department. 

 

OSU is committed to a culture of civility, respect, and inclusivity.  As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, OSU values diversity in our faculty and staff as a source of enrichment for our university community. We particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, individuals with disabilities, veterans, women, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. 

 

Minimum/Required Qualifications     

 

• Ph.D. in Physics or an allied discipline or a Ph.D. in Education with a strong background in Physics.  PhD should be awarded before the anticipated start date.

• A clear potential for research excellence in physics education research, including a potential for, or record of, initiating and supporting competitively funded research.

 

• Significant potential for teaching excellence in undergraduate and graduate physics courses and mentoring undergraduates, graduate students, and post-doctoral scholars.

 

• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

 

• Tolerance for diverse ideas within the academy, including those different from one’s own.

 

• Commitment to free inquiry based on evidence and critique.

 

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

 

Preferred Qualifications       

 

• Relevant postdoctoral experience or equivalent work experience.

• Relevant teaching, training, or mentoring experience in physics or an allied discipline.

• Demonstrable proficiency in obtaining external research funding.

• Potential for contributing to or establishing collaborations at OSU.

Application should be submitted electronically at  https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/.  When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

 

1) Curriculum Vitae; and

 

2) Cover letter addressing how the candidate meets the minimum and preferred qualifications; and

 

3) Diversity Statement describing the candidate’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion including how this is related to their research, teaching, and/or service activities;

 

4) Research Statement describing the candidate’s training, vision, and plans; and

 

5) Teaching Statement describing the candidate’s training, experience, and goals as a physics educator; and 

 

6) Contact information.

 

Letters of Reference will be requested will be requested on finalists only. When applying, you will be asked to provide the email address and telephone number for 3 referees who will be sent a secure quicklink that will allow them to upload the requested letters of reference on your behalf.

TT in Nuclear Theory, University of Houston

 FACULTY POSITION

Nuclear Theory

Department of Physics

University of Houston

The Department of Physics at the University of Houston seeks to fill a tenure-track

Assistant professorship with a theorist specializing in nuclear physics, pending the

approval by the University of Houston Board of Regents. Exceptional candidates from all

areas of nuclear theory, particularly strongly interacting matter, heavy-ion physics, lattice

QCD, nuclear astrophysics, quantum simulations applied to nuclear physics, are

encouraged to apply. Candidates must have a strong record of scholarship and be able

to establish and sustain a robust, externally funded research program. Preference will be

given to those with postdoctoral experience. Candidates must also demonstrate a

commitment to and potential for excellence in teaching a wide range of physics courses

at both graduate and undergraduate levels, as well as in mentoring students in research.

Effective communication skills are required.

Applications should include: (1) a detailed cover letter describing the applicant’s

background and qualifications for the position, (2) a statement of philosophy, interest, and

experience in teaching, (3) a detailed statement of proposed research, including plans for

involving students and for seeking external support, (4) a full curriculum vitae, including

a list of publications and the names, addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone

numbers of at least three professional references. The applicants must apply at

http://www.uh.edu/human-resources/uh-careers/

Review of applications will begin immediately, and continue through Dec. 1, 2021 or until

the position is filled. For any questions please contact Dr. Claudia Ratti (cratti@uh.edu).

The University of Houston is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The

University of Houston is responsive to the needs of dual career couples. The University

of Houston is an ADVANCE institution, one of a select group of universities in receipt of

National Science Foundation funds in support of our commitment to increase the number

and success of women faculty in the STEM fields.

Instructional Assistant/Associate Professor, University of Houston

 

 

FACULTY POSITION

Department of Physics

University of Houston

 

 

The Department of Physics at the University of Houston seeks applicants for an Instructional Assistant or Associate Professor position beginning in the fall semester of 2022. Candidates must have a PhD in Physics and strong communication skills. Preference will be given to candidates with experience teaching undergraduate physics or astronomy using research-based methods, in physics education research, and/or in undergraduate curriculum development. Instructional Faculty at the University of Houston are not tenure-track but are eligible for promotion.  The successful applicant will be expected to teach three courses per semester; summer teaching may be available but is not required.  Instructional Faculty are eligible to draw a summer salary from other sources such as research funds should they be available.

 

Applicants should submit (1) a cover letter describing the applicant’s background and qualifications for the position, (2) a 1-2 page statement of philosophy, interest, and experience in teaching, and research interests, (3) a full curriculum vitae, including a list of publications, (4) sample teaching evaluations, if available (no more than 4 pages), and (5) contact information for three references.    Applicants must apply through https://uh.edu/human-resources/careers/ Posting # FAC001960. 

 

Applications submitted by November 1, 2021 will be given full consideration. The search will continue until the position is filled or closed.  The University of Houston, with one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation, seeks to recruit and retain a diverse community of scholars.  The University of Houston is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The University of Houston is a recipient of an NSF ADVANCE program.

 

Lecturer at North Dakota State University

[ed. note: please send questions to Warren Christensen]

 The Department of Physics at North Dakota State University invites applications for a one-year position as a Lecturer in physics beginning January 03, 2022. The teaching load for this position will be two introductory large-enrollment physics courses each semester, as well as opportunities for service and research for summer duties. These courses will be taught in-person. The department is committed to equity, inclusion and diversity and expects the successful candidate to be likewise committed. For the equity/diversity statement, the candidate can articulate how they’ve been committed to equity and inclusion thus far in their life. All interviews will be conducted online. An on-campus visit will be offered for the finalist to look for housing.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Masters degree in Physics or closely related field (conferred by start date)
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching physics courses
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• PhD in Physics or closely related field
• Demonstrated understanding and ability to implement interactive engagement methods in large-enrollment courses
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching college physics as instructor of record

To be considered for this position, please visit https://www.ndsu.edu/employment and submit an application to opening number 2937049. Screening will begin 11/17/21  Candidates will need to provide

1. Cover letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Description of teaching experience, philosophy, and intended pedagogical methods
4. Statement on Equity and Diversity
5. a list of names and email addresses for at least three references, two of which can discuss the candidate’s teaching qualifications.

North Dakota State University is the land-grant university in the state of North Dakota.  The Department of Physics is composed of 10 faculty members and 16 graduate students. The research interests of the faculty include experimental and computational soft condensed matter, materials physics, biophysics, and physics education research. The department offers the opportunity for an energetic physicist to work in a small, friendly, research-oriented department while at the same time enjoying exposure to colleagues in a wide variety of fields. For more information about our department, please see our webpage at http://www.ndsu.edu/physics.  

Fargo is one of the best-kept secrets in the United States. The Fargo-Moorhead area has more than 200,000 people while maintaining a friendly small-town feel. The city has a definite “college-town” atmosphere with many cultural and intellectual opportunities. 

The Department of Physics and North Dakota State University have a commitment to enhancing diversity and creating a welcoming environment for all. The University is an NSF Advance institution. We especially encourage applications from members of traditionally under-served groups. North Dakota State University is an equal opportunity institution.

Land Acknowledgement

We collectively acknowledge that we gather at NDSU, a land grant institution, on the traditional lands of the Oceti Sakowin (Dakota, Lakota, Nakoda) and Anishinaabe Peoples in addition to many diverse Indigenous Peoples still connected to these lands. We honor with gratitude Mother Earth and the Indigenous Peoples who have walked with her throughout generations. We will continue to learn how to live in unity with Mother Earth and build strong, mutually beneficial, trusting relationships with Indigenous Peoples of our region.

Additional Information

No Smoking Notice: 

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.

EO/AA Statement: 

North Dakota State University is an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable.

Veteran’s Preference Notice:

This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran’s Preference requirements.