Tuesday, April 11, 2023

1-Year VAP, Optics Background, Eastern Michigan University

 https://careers.emich.edu/jobs/visiting-assistant-professor-physics-ypsilanti-michigan-united-states

EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY, VISITING PROFESSOR of PHYSICS


The Eastern Michigan University Depart­ment of Physics and Astronomy invites ap­plications for a full-time, one-year visiting professorship, beginning August 2023. Eastern Michigan University is located in southeastern Michigan and boasts a vibrant and dynamic community. The Department of Physics and Astronomy is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive environment that supports excellence in education. The Department is housed in a recently renovated building with expansive research space, a machine shop and collaborative work environments.


Re­spon­si­bilities of this one-year position include teaching a range of undergraduate and graduate physics courses (including graduate optics), supervising students in independent study and working with graduate students conducting research.


Qualifications:
Ph.D. in physics or applied physics
Evidence of ability or potential to teach upper-level optics courses
Demonstrated commitment to supporting students from diverse backgrounds and identities

The Department currently has research facilities in thin films and surface science, optics, and plasma physics. Teaching commitment approximately 12 credit hours per semester. This teaching load is approximately 24 contact hours per week, including lectures and office hours. See www.emich.edu/physicsastronomy for more information about courses and the department.


Please submit a letter of application, documented evidence of a strong commitment to teaching with a statement of teaching approach, a one-page statement of research interests and a CV, including the names and contact information of three professional ref­er­ences.

Wednesday, April 5, 2023

Instructor - Mount Holyoke

 https://careers.pageuppeople.com/1024/cw/en-us/job/493583/visiting-lecturer-in-physics

The Mount Holyoke College Physics Department seeks a Visiting Lecturer to begin in Fall 2023, for one year, with the possibility of renewal. We are searching broadly for candidates with a strong commitment to excellence in teaching physics and a passion for engaging a diverse population of undergraduate students.

The instructor will teach the equivalent of 5 courses per year. In a typical year, this would mean 2 lecture sections and 6 lab sections (1 lab = 0.5 course), but these numbers can shift depending on particular needs for the year. The instructor will provide primary oversight for the introductory labs – consulting with faculty and staff about supplies, equipment, and curriculum, and supervising student workers who help with the labs. The instructor would have no other formal expectations (e.g. advising, college service). Upon successful review in the second year, and in consultation with the Provost, this teaching-focused position may be extended.

The Physics Department at Mount Holyoke is small but thriving. The five professors, with support from the physics technician and department coordinator, support coursework and activities for all our students, and we graduate 10-18 majors each year. We pride ourselves on providing opportunities for students to engage with potentially publishable research as early as their first year. Mount Holyoke is an undergraduate liberal arts college for women with 2,200 students and 220 faculty, located about 80 miles west of Boston in the Connecticut River valley, and is a member of the Five College consortium consisting of Amherst, Hampshire, Mount Holyoke and Smith Colleges and the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.

Candidates should have experience teaching at the undergraduate level, and interests in teaching and mentoring students who are broadly diverse with regard to race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender, nationality, sexual orientation, and religion. Completion of a PhD in Physics or a related field (e.g. Astronomy, Engineering, or STEM Education) is expected prior to or shortly after the date of hire; strong candidates with a Master’s degree will be considered. Candidates will be required to submit a cover letter, CV, contact information for three references, and three statements concerning (1) teaching philosophy, (2) research interests, and (3) approach to mentoring a diverse student body. While research productivity is NOT an expectation of this job, we are curious to know what expertise you might bring. For those candidates wishing to engage in research or other professional activities, there are mechanisms of support for professional development.

Monday, April 3, 2023

Energy and Equity Postdoc, University of Washington Bothell

 https://ap.washington.edu/ahr/position-details/?job_id=112218

Postdoctoral Scholar, Energy & Equity Research Team, UW Bothell


Position Overview


Organization: Physical Sciences

Title: Postdoctoral Scholar, Energy & Equity Research Team, UW Bothell


Position Details


Position Description

The Energy and Equity Project, based in the Division of Physical Sciences, in the School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, at the University of Washington Bothell, invites applications for a full-time Postdoctoral Scholar who is enthusiastic and self-motivated with demonstrated capability and interest in conducting research on and with high school teachers integrating equity education into their physics instruction.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

  • (Research) Construct evidence-supported arguments about integrating equity into energy instruction, based on an existing video data library of hundreds of hours of online high school physics teacher professional development (as well as teacher lesson plans and surveys). Collaborate with university and high school teacher colleagues to construct, develop, and refine research findings (findings may address teacher learning, impact of professional development on teaching, teacher dispositions, attitudes, and behaviors, or related topics).

  • (Theoretical framework) Apply an asset-based, resources-oriented learning theoretical framework to the work in this project

  • (Presentations and publications) Apply excellent presentation skills to develop conference proposals and present findings at academic conferences. Apply excellent writing skills to lead and contribute to publications in peer-reviewed journals.

  • (Equity, diversity, and inclusion) Contribute to furthering UW Bothell’s commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion: https://www.uwb.edu/diversity

The Postdoctoral Scholar will be under the direct supervision of Dr. Rachel Scherr, and will also be part of a larger team including Dr. Kara Gray and Dr. Lane Seeley (Physics, Seattle Pacific University); and consultants Dr. Tali Hairston (Equitable Development LLC), Dr. Sam McKagan, and Dr. Adrian Madsen (Alder Seattle Education Association).

This position is a full time 12 month (one-year) renewable appointment up to two years, contingent upon performance and available funding. The start date will depend on the successful candidate's availability, and the successful candidate will be expected to work in Washington during the appointment. The base salary range for this position will be $5,459-$5,553/month ($65,508-$66,636 per year), commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.

Postdoctoral scholars at the University of Washington are engaged in full-time, mentored, advanced training to enhance professional skills and research independence, and perform primarily research and scholarship under the direction and supervision of University faculty mentors. Postdoctoral scholar positions are non-tenure eligible. Postdoctoral scholars in the Physical Sciences Division have an annual service period of twelve months. Postdoctoral Scholars are represented by UAW 4121 and are subject to the collective bargaining agreement, unless agreed exclusion criteria apply. For more information, please visit the University of Washington Labor Relations website (https://hr.uw.edu/labor/academic-and-student-unions/uaw-postdocs/uaw-postdoc-contract).

Qualifications

  • A PhD in physics or physical science, science education, learning sciences, or related field, or foreign equivalent, by time of appointment
  • An undergraduate degree in physics or related field, or demonstrated facility with content of typical introductory university physics course

Instructions

To be considered for this opportunity, applicants should upload the following application materials to Interfolio.

  1. Cover letter addressing qualifications
  2. Curriculum vitae
  3. Names and contact information for three (3) references who will be prepared to submit letters of recommendation upon request
  4. Diversity Statement (1 page) describing your experience with and capacity for furthering UW Bothell’s commitment to equity and inclusion: https://www.uwb.edu/diversity

Applicants will also be required to complete the following forms in Interfolio:

  1. Covid Vaccine Attestation
  2. Sexual Misconduct Declaration: State law requires that the University of Washington obtain the Disclosure of Sexual Misconduct declaration signed by the candidate. The declaration will require you to disclose any substantiated findings of sexual misconduct, to authorize current and past employers to disclose to the UW any sexual misconduct currently being investigated and/or committed by you, and to release current and past employers from any liability.

Review of applications will begin upon receipt and the position will remain open until filled. Complete applications received by April 28, 2023 will receive priority consideration.

Questions about this search may be directed to Prof. Rachel Scherr (rescherr@uw.edu). 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.

Benefits Information

A summary of benefits associated with this title/rank can be found at https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/benefits-orientation/benefit-summary-pdfs/. Appointees solely employed and paid directly by a non-UW entity are not UW employees and are not eligible for UW or Washington State employee benefits.

Commitment to Diversity

The University of Washington is committed to building diversity among its faculty, librarian, staff, and student communities, and articulates that commitment in the UW Diversity Blueprint (http://www.washington.edu/diversity/diversity-blueprint/). Additionally, the University’s Faculty Code recognizes faculty efforts in research, teaching and/or service that address diversity and equal opportunity as important contributions to a faculty member’s academic profile and responsibilities (https://www.washington.edu/admin/rules/policies/FCG/FCCH24.html#2432).

Privacy Notice

Review the University of Washington Privacy Notice for Demographic Data of Job Applicants and University Personnel to learn how your demographic data are protected, when the data may be used, and your rights.

Disability Services

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.

COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements and Information

Under University of Washington (UW) Policy, University-compensated personnel must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof thereof, or receive a UW-approved medical or religious exemption. This requirement will be a condition of any offer associated with this recruitment. For more information, please visit https://www.washington.edu/coronavirus/vaccination-requirement/.