Limited Term Physics Lecturer, University of Georgia

Limited-Term Lecturer

University of Georgia / Department of Physics and Astronomy

 The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Georgia invites applications for a full-time, limited-term lecturer for introductory physics instruction beginning August 1, 2023.  This is a non-tenure track faculty position. The Department, which currently has 24 faculty members, has a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate education.  Candidates should show a commitment to excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level and demonstrate potential to enhance teaching pedagogy.  The person hired will teach six courses per academic year, primarily in the Department’s general physics programs.

 The successful candidate will have the opportunity to interact with teaching and learning initiatives on campus including the Data Science and Artificial Intelligence to Advance Teaching & Learning Cluster, the Scientists Engaged in Education Research Center, and the Artificial Intelligence for STEM Education Center.

 Qualifications:

All candidates must have a Ph.D. degree (or equivalent) in physics or a related discipline at the time of job offer.  We also seek candidates who have knowledge of and/or a record of employing inclusive and evidence-based instruction, and who have demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in science and education.

 Application:

Candidates must apply through the UGA Human Resources website at https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/303303. Application materials will include: (1) a brief cover letter summarizing the applicant’s teaching experience; (2) a complete curriculum vitae; (3) a teaching portfolio (8-page maximum); and (4) a supporting document listing contact information for 3 references.  The teaching portfolio may include evidence of effective instruction, examples of the use of evidence-based and inclusive teaching strategies, descriptions of efforts to develop and improve as a teacher, and sample teaching materials (e.g., a syllabus or an assessment).  Further, an explicit description of the applicant’s actions and experiences as they relate to diversity, equity, inclusion and/or justice within their scholarly and/or teaching activities must be included as part of the teaching portfolio. Any other correspondence should be addressed to the search committee chair, Dr. Henning Meyer (hmeyer@uga.edu).  Applications received by March 15, 2023, will receive full consideration, but review will continue until the position is filled.

 The Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, its many units, and the University of Georgia are committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty and students and to creating a work and learning environment that is inclusive. Women, people from historically excluded groups, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).  Please do not contact the Department or search committee with such requests. UGA is a land- and sea-grant institution located in Athens, Georgia, 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, the state capital (www.visitathensga.com; www.uga.edu). Athens is well known for its quality of life, with easy access to both outdoor and urban activities (exploregeorgia.org).

Editor's note: sources from department stated that the duration of the contract is one year, potentially renewable.

Teaching Evaluation Postdoc, University of Georgia

 Postdoctoral Associate in Teaching Evaluation

https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/303364

 

The University of Georgia (UGA) seeks a postdoctoral associate to join an ongoing effort to promote meaningful evaluation of teaching for promotion and tenure. The position is part of an Inclusive Excellence 3 learning community cluster funded by a grant from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. UGA is focusing on three areas of effective and inclusive teaching: advancing teaching evaluation policy, building faculty capacity to give and use feedback to improve teaching, and building individual and unit-level capacity to use evidence to improve and document teaching effectiveness. The position will be supervised by Dr. Erin Dolan (Biochemistry & Molecular Biology) and will involve close collaboration with the rest of the project team, Dr. Tessa Andrews (Genetics), Dr. Peggy Brickman (Plant Biology), and Dr. Paula Lemons (Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Office of the Dean of Franklin College of Arts & Sciences), with input from advisors in key units on campus such as the Center for Teaching and Learning, the Office of Institutional Diversity, and the Office of Instruction.

 

This position will involve a combination of practical and research activities focused on building capacity for evaluation of teaching. The postdoctoral associate will gain experience in faculty and administrator development, coaching, and consultation; evidence-based methods for teaching evaluation; ethical uses of student data to improve instruction; social science research methods; and theory and practice related to institutional change. The postdoctoral associate will be able to shape the direction of their research with mentorship from and in collaboration with the project team. The postdoctoral associate will also have opportunities to interact with a vibrant group of faculty, other postdoctoral associates, graduate and undergraduate researchers, and professional staff as part of the Biology Education Research Group (BERG) and Scientists Engaged in Education Research (SEER) Center at University of Georgia, with an option to gain college-level teaching experience in a discipline of interest.

 

Candidates must have: (a) a Ph.D. in a STEM, STEM education, or other relevant social science discipline (e.g., higher education, organizational psychology, evaluation), or closely related field; (b) a record of peer-reviewed publication; (c) demonstrated interest in educational evaluation or discipline-based education research; (d) demonstrated interest in facilitating professional development, coaching, and consultation with faculty and administrators; and (e) demonstrated capacity to manage projects, including collecting and analyzing data and disseminating results. Preferred qualifications include familiarity with teaching evaluation, knowledge of theory and practices related to institutional change, familiarity with using multiple data sources to improve instruction, experience coaching or consulting with faculty and/or administrators, and capacity to work effectively in diverse, cross-rank, cross-disciplinary, and cross-institutional teams.

 

This position is full-time with a flexible start date as early as May 2023 and no later than September 2023 with the possibility of renewal for up to five years. Candidates should electronically submit a 1-page cover letter indicating their interest in and qualifications for the position, a curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references. The salary is $60,000 with associated benefits. Review of applications will begin March 1 and will continue until the position is filled. The University of Georgia 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, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.

 

For details and to apply: https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/303364

FOUR STEM Ed Postdocs, Rochester Institute of Technology, Upstate NY

 STEM Education Research Postdocs at RIT

 

Rochester Institute of Technology is seeking four postdoctoral researchers to do STEM Education Research starting in Summer/Fall 2023. Postdocs will be supervised by faculty in the Science and Mathematics Education Research Collaborative (SMERC), an interdisciplinary group of discipline-based education researchers from physics, biology, mathematics, chemistry, science communication and engineering. Two faculty, Scott Franklin and Ben Zwickl, specialize in physics education research. Depending on applicant interest, it is likely 1 or 2 of the positions will be focused on PER.

 

During the 2 year position, postdocs will be paid an annual salary of $70,000 plus full benefits, and funds will be provided for postdocs to attend several professional meetings each year to present their research, learn and network.

 

To learn more about the program and apply, please visit: https://sites.google.com/g.rit.edu/smerc-postdoc-program/home

FT Instructor, Oregon State

 The Department of Physics at Oregon State University (OSU) in Corvallis, Oregon, invites applications for a full-time (9- month) Instructor rank faculty position in physics.  The successful candidate will join a thriving, cohesive, award-winning physics department that deeply values undergraduate and graduate education and is committed to evidence-based instructional practices.  The successful candidate will primarily teach lower division physics courses, supervise lower division laboratories, develop curricula, maintain professional currency, and perform service.

The Department of Physics at Oregon State University has research groups in the areas of astrophysics, biophysics, condensed matter physics, high energy physics, optical physics, physics education, and quantum cosmology. OSU conducts discipline-based education research across the College of Science, the College of Engineering, the College of Education, and the STEM Research Center. Additionally, OSU fosters a vibrant community involved in the scholarship of teaching and learning.

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by March 10, 2023. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled.

For more detailed information, and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/131650.

For questions related to this search, please contact David McIntyre, mcintyre@oregonstate.edu.

OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do.  We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.