1-Year VAP, Wesleyan University, CT

 FT (1-year) Visiting Assistant Professor of Physics, Wesleyan University

 

Wesleyan University’s Department of Physics invites applications for a full-time Visiting Assistant Professor of Physics beginning September 1, 2022, for the 2022-2023 academic year.  Candidates must have a Ph.D. in physics in hand by the time of appointment. A background in physics education research or experience with innovative teaching methods will be particularly welcome. The successful candidate will teach five course credits over the academic year, including co-teaching one section each semester of algebra-based introductory physics and a combination of higher-level undergraduate or graduate courses accommodating the candidate's experience to the Department's needs. Substantial pedagogic and mentoring resources will be available, making this an excellent opportunity for career development. Wesleyan is a highly selective liberal arts college that highly values both scholarship and teaching, has a strong, diverse undergraduate student body, and offers competitive salaries and benefits.

 

 

To apply:

1. Visit and submit your application online https://careers.wesleyan.edu/postings/8576.
2. A complete application includes a cover letter, curriculum vitae containing a summary of teaching experience, and a brief statement of teaching interests. In the cover letter, applicants should describe how they will embrace the college's commitment to fostering an inclusive community, as well as their experience working with individuals from historically marginalized or under-served groups. You will also be asked to provide the email addresses of three referees from whom we will obtain confidential letters of recommendation.

 

Applications completed by April 15, 2022 will receive full consideration. Please contact Dana Gordon-Gannuscio at dgordongannu@wesleyan.edu email if you have questions about the application process. Visa sponsorship is not normally available.

 

Wesleyan University, located in Middletown, Connecticut, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious practice or creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, political belief, veteran status, sexual orientation,

genetic information or non-position-related criminal record. We welcome applications from women and historically underrepresented minority groups. Inquiries regarding Title IX, Section 504, or any other non-discrimination policies should be directed to: Vice President for Equity & Inclusion / Title IX Officer, 318 North College, 860.685.4771.

FT (3-year renewable) Assistant Professor, University of Virginia

The Department of Physics at the University of Virginia (UVa), College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences, invites applicants for the position of Assistant Professor, General Faculty. The Department has a commitment to excellence in teaching and learning of Physics and the successful candidate will be expected to strengthen that commitment. The successful candidate will be ready to employ active learning methods in teaching introductory physics courses, such as collaborative problem solving, flipped classroom, game-based learning, to give a few examples. We particularly welcome applicants with interests and experience in modern pedagogy methods which emphasize student participation.

 

The position is non-tenure track with three-year contracts that are renewable on successful review, contingent on funding. The successful candidate will teach three courses per semester, typically with only one or two distinct course preparations. Other duties include student advising, curriculum development, and other departmental and university service. Professional activity that enhances teaching is strongly encouraged. The successful candidate will also be prepared to work with a diverse student population and promote equity and inclusion. Annual reviews will be based primarily on teaching and service. This position includes the possibility of promotion to Associate and Full Professor, General Faculty. The salary is market-competitive, and optional summer teaching for additional compensation is usually available. The appointment will begin in the Fall term of 2022.

Applicants must hold a PhD in Physics, or Physics Education, or a related field, by the appointment start date and have a documented record of teaching introductory physics courses at college level.

 

TO APPLY:

**Please note that all required documents MUST be uploaded in the resume box.***

**Applications that do not have all the required documents will not receive full consideration.***

 

Apply online at https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UVAJobs/job/Charlottesville-VA/Assistant-Professor-of-Physics--General-Faculty_R0032438  and attach the following:

 

1- Cover letter of interest, briefly describing your background in teaching of Physics at college level and familiarity with modern pedagogy methods.  

2- CV with the contact information for three references.

3- A statement of teaching philosophy and past experience working to promote equity and inclusion, working with diverse populations, and cultivating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture in your teaching (2-page, single spaced maximum).

4- Two sample syllabi, combined in a single pdf file.

5- Student evaluations from two semesters, combined in a single pdf file.

 

The University will perform background checks on all new faculty hires prior to making a final offer of employment.

 

Review of application materials will begin on March 2, 2022. The position will remain open until filled.

Questions about this position should be directed to Diana Vaman, Professor, at dvaman@virginia.edu.

 

Questions about the application process should be directed to Richard Haverstrom, Faculty Search Advisor, at rkh6j@virginia.edu.

The University of Virginia is committed to teaching excellence and offers numerous opportunities for development, both professionally and in creating innovative courses and curricula. The University is an extremely vibrant and active intellectual community, located in the historical city of Charlottesville, with easy access to the Blue Ridge Mountains, the state capital of Richmond, and Washington, D.C. For more information about UVA and the surrounding area, please visit https://www.virginia.edu/life/charlottesville

UVA assists faculty spouses and partners seeking employment in the Charlottesville area. To learn more please visit
 

COVID Vaccination Requirement and Guidelines

Please visit the UVA COVID-19 Job Requirements and Guidelines to applying for current information regarding vaccination requirements and guidelines for employment at UVA.

 

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff.  We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences.  We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.

LPSOE (tenure-track) Teaching Professor, University of California - Santa Cruz

 Job #JPF01187

• Physics / Physical & Biological Sciences Division / UC Santa Cruz

Position overview

Position title: Teaching Professor, Physics (Assistant Teaching Professor- Teaching Professor*) *The Assistant Teaching Professor title confers the rights and responsibilities of membership in the Academic Senate, and it has the payroll title “Lecturer with Potential for Security of Employment (LPSOE)”. An LPSOE is eligible for promotion to "Security of Employment”, which is analogous to tenure. The Associate Teaching Professor and Teaching Professor titles confer the rights and responsibilities of membership in the Academic Senate, and they have the payroll title of “Lecturer with Security of Employment (LSOE)” and “Senior Lecturer with Security of Employment (SLSOE)” respectively. LSOE and SLSOE are analogous to tenure.

Salary range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience; academic year (nine-month basis).

Anticipated start: July 1, 2022, with the academic year beginning in September 2022.

Application Window

Open date: December 13th, 2021

Next review date: Friday, Feb 11, 2022 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Thursday, Jun 30, 2022 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.

Position description

The Physics Department at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications for a teaching professor position, up to and including the senior level. UC Santa Cruz is a Hispanic-Serving Institution with a high proportion of first-in-family undergraduate students. The initial teaching focus will be on undergraduate introductory physics and associated lab courses. The successful candidate will teach five courses per year plus manage introductory labs; be familiar with current research and evidence-based teaching practices as applied in physics; will contribute to the literature in pedagogy, curricular development, and/or related research fields; and will be a leader in the implementation and development of innovative teaching practices to support a diverse student body. Closing equity gaps in student success rates and accelerating the expansion of diversity and inclusion of groups currently underrepresented in STEM are high priorities for the department and the campus.

We welcome candidates who understand the barriers facing women and minoritized groups underrepresented in higher education careers. We especially welcome candidates who have experience in building equity, diversity, and inclusion in teaching, mentoring, professional activities, and service. Efforts supporting equity and inclusion at UC Santa Cruz will be recognized as important during the merit review and promotion process.

The Division of Physical and Biological Sciences, in which the Physics Department resides, hosts a vibrant teaching and learning community, with frequent opportunities for collaborations across campus. As a member of the Academic Senate, the successful candidate will be an important resource for undergraduate curriculum development, and will participate fully in relevant departmental, divisional, and campus committees. See the UCSC Course Catalog for a full list of the department’s course descriptions and the department’s Diversity and Climate pages.

The chosen candidate will be expected to sign a statement representing that they are not the subject of any ongoing investigation or disciplinary proceeding at their current academic institution or place of employment, nor have they in the past ten years been formally disciplined at any academic institution/place of employment. In the event the candidate cannot make this representation, they will be expected to disclose in writing to the hiring Dean the circumstances surrounding any formal discipline that they have received, as well as any current or ongoing investigation or disciplinary process of which they are the subject. (Note that discipline includes a negotiated settlement agreement to resolve a matter related to substantiated misconduct.)

Physics Department: https://www.physics.ucsc.edu/

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

PhD (or equivalent foreign degree) in physics, astronomy & astrophysics, or related field; and a record of teaching at the university level, with responsibility for running introductory courses.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• *Statement of Teaching - A statement (a maximum of three pages) describing teaching philosophy and interests, any experience with pedagogical research, and relevant professional achievements and activities.

• *Statement of Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Statement (a maximum of three pages) addressing your understanding of the barriers facing traditionally underrepresented groups and your past and planned contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion through teaching and other activities. Specifics about the candidate’s knowledge, experience, actions, results, and plans are much more helpful than general statements. Candidates are urged to review guidelines on statements (see https://apo.ucsc.edu/diversity.html) before preparing their application.

  *Initial applicant screening will focus exclusively on the Statement of Teaching and the Statement of Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

• Cover Letter - Letter of application, two pages or less, that briefly summarizes your qualifications and interest in the position.

• Statement of Professional Achievement and Activity - A statement, two pages or less, that summarizes your professional activities relevant to the advertised position.

• Sample Course Syllabus

• Teaching Evaluations (set 1 of 3) - Provide course set of teaching evaluations if they are available to share.
  (Optional)

• Teaching Evaluations (set 2 of 3) - Provide course set of teaching evaluations if they are available to share.
  (Optional)

• Teaching Evaluations (set 3 of 3) - Provide course set of teaching evaluations if they are available to share.
  (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

Applicants must provide the names and contact information of three professional references. The hiring unit will request confidential letters** from the references of those applicants who are under serious consideration. Note that your references or dossier service will submit their confidential letters directly to the UC Recruit System.

**All letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. For any reference letter provided via a third party (e.g., dossier service, career center, etc.), direct the author to UCSC’s confidentiality statement at http://apo.ucsc.edu/confstm.htm.

Apply link: https://recruit.ucsc.edu/JPF01187

Help contact: cmurphym@ucsc.edu

Campus Information

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, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees. Inquiries regarding the University’s equal employment opportunity policies may be directed to the Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the University of California, Santa Cruz, CA 95064 or by phone at (831) 459-2686.

Under Federal law, the University of California may employ only individuals who are legally able to work in the United States as established by providing documents as specified in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Certain UCSC positions funded by federal contracts or sub-contracts require the selected candidate to pass an E-Verify check (see https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify). The university sponsors employment-based visas for nonresidents who are offered academic appointments at UC Santa Cruz (see https://apo.ucsc.edu/policy/capm/102.530.html).

UCSC is a smoke & tobacco-free campus.

If you need accommodation due to a disability, please contact Disability Management Services at roberts@ucsc.edu (831) 459-4602.

UCSC is committed to addressing the spousal and partner employment needs of our candidates and employees. As part of this commitment, our institution is a member of the Northern California Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (NorCal HERC). Visit the NorCal HERC website at https://www.hercjobs.org/regions/higher-ed-careers-northern-california/ to search for open positions within a commutable distance of our institution.

The University of California offers a competitive benefits package and a number of programs to support employee work/life balance. For information about employee benefits please visit https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is eight weeks after their first date of employment. (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.)

VISIT THE UCSC WEB SITE AT https://www.ucsc.edu

Job location

Santa Cruz, California