FT Lecturer, Roger Williams University, RI

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Lecturer for Physics AY 2023-2024

About Roger Williams University: At Roger Williams University, students are prepared to be thinkers and doers ready to solve challenging problems with innovative solutions. RWU offers 50 majors and robust offerings of graduate and professional programs across eight schools of study including Rhode Island's only law school, with campuses on the coast of Bristol and in the heart of Providence, R.I. With small classrooms and a focus on undergraduate and graduate research and community engagement, a Roger Williams education blends the strength of liberal arts and professional studies, providing all students with the depth and breadth of interdisciplinary thinking and well-rounded knowledge necessary to succeed in our interconnected, global world. RWU is committed to strengthening society through engaged scholarship so that students graduate with the ability to think critically and apply the practical skills that today's employers demand. Roger Williams University seeks to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. We value diversity, equity and inclusion and respect for all races, genders, identities, and abilities. RWU is committed to creating a thriving community that encourages lifelong learning, professional development, and academic innovation. To learn more about Roger Williams University's commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please visit https://www.rwu.edu/who-we-are/diversity-equity-inclusion. Job Description: The Department of Physics in the Feinstein School of Social and Natural Sciences at Roger Williams University invites applications for a full time (9-month), non-tenure track Lecturer position beginning in August 2023. We seek a candidate with a minimum of an M.S. in physics or a closely related field with a strong track record of teaching undergraduate physics courses, especially introductory courses. We are particularly interested in candidates who can contribute to areas in which the program is growing, specifically with ties to physics education, food science, and/or the Blue Economy. Lecturers typically teach 24 contact hours (i.e., four course sections per semester) annually, and additionally have academic advising and service responsibilities. Lecturers have no research responsibilities or expectations and are not afforded teaching releases for scholarship, but have access to Professional Development funding. Although Lecturer positions are non-tenure track, they are renewable via annual contracts for the first three years, and for three-year contracts thereafter. Specific Duties Include: Teaching undergraduate physics service courses and the associated laboratories. Designing and teaching other classes related to their specialty in physics on occasion. Serving on school or university committees. Academic advising of students. Attending department meetings. Attending some admissions events to represent the program. Contributing to the future development of the program in areas of physics education, food science, and/or the Blue Economy. Other duties as required. If you have specific questions regarding this position, please contact: Dr. Adria Updike, Physics Coordinator, aupdike@rwu.edu Dr. Stephen O'Shea, Chair of the Department of Chemistry & Physics, soshea@rwu.edu *Please do not send application materials to this e-mail addresses. Requirements: The candidate must have a M.S. degree in Physics or related field at the time of appointment. The most desirable candidates will have a Ph.D. and/or at least two years of experience teaching at the undergraduate level and will be able to relate their research and experience to physics education, food science, and/or the Blue Economy. At the University's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be excepted where the candidate can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the University, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position. Additional Information: Roger Williams University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse workforce. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable state and federal law. For information on our Non-discrimination policy, visit here. RWU prohibits all forms of discrimination on the basis of sex in its education programs and activities and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) and its implementing regulations not to discriminate in such a manner. Complaints of Title IX sexual harassment should be reported to the Title IX Coordinator at the contact information listed below. Details regarding the formal complaint process can be found here: Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy and Procedures. All complaints of sexual harassment will be taken seriously and responded to promptly. TITLE IX COORDINATOR: Dr. Jen Stanley, 1 Old Ferry Road, Bristol, RI 02809 / Phone Number: (401) 254-3123 /Email Address: jstanley@rwu.edu Salaries for new hires at Roger Williams University usually fall within the minimum and midpoint salary ranges Application Instructions: Please attach a resume, cover letter, and list of three (3) professional references. In your cover letter/letter of interest, in addition to listing how your qualifications meet the requirements of the position, please include information about how you would be able to contribute to RWU's diversity, inclusivity, and equity goals.

FT Lecturer, Texas State

 Lecturer of Physics at Texas State University

 The Texas State University Department of Physics seeks to hire a full-time Lecturer beginning Fall Semester 2023, with potential for continuing appointment based on mutual satisfaction. The primary duties of the position, along with applicant qualifications, are detailed below.

 Our department offers baccalaureate and master’s degrees, with faculty doing research in the physics of materials, astrophysics, and physics education. Texas State is a comprehensive PhysTEC site with a thriving Learning Assistant program operating in multiple introductory courses. The Department of Physics is proud to serve a diverse, inclusive, and highly connected student community.

 Primary duties of the position are instruction of introductory physics and/or astronomy courses. There are also opportunities to instruct upper division undergraduate and graduate courses where appropriate.  Applicants will also have the opportunity to contribute to the development of undergraduate research and advanced coursework, and engage in advisement of student-led organizations and outreach activities.

 Minimum qualifications:

 ·         Master’s degree in Physics, Astronomy/Astrophysics, Science Education, or a related field, with at least 18 semester credit hours in graduate-level physics or astronomy.

 Preferred qualifications:

  ·         PhD in Physics, Astronomy/Astrophysics, Science Education, or related field.

  ·         Previous experience teaching at the college level.

 Applicants for this position are also encouraged to express their interest in and experience with, if appropriate, any of the following department instructional initiatives:

 v  Computational modeling in support of undergraduate research and coursework

v  Learning Assistant Program

v  Physics for elementary school teachers 

v Physics for life science majors

v  Recruitment into high school physics teaching

v  Laboratory instruction reform

Application materials: A single pdf consisting of (1) a Letter of interest (to include your interest in the above points as appropriate), (2) a Statement of Teaching Philosophy, (3) your Curriculum Vitae, and (4) Contact information for three professional references. To apply, please send this information to Dr. David Donnelly at donnelly@txstate.edu.

The 9-month salary for this position is about $53,776.00, with opportunities for summer teaching for additional pay, depending on the applicant’s interests and initiatives and on the department’s needs.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Texas State University, to the extent not in conflict with federal or state law, prohibits discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, veterans’ status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Texas State University is a tobacco-free campus.  Smoking and the use of any tobacco product will not be allowed anywhere on Texas State property or in university owned or leased vehicles.

Texas State University is a member of the Texas State University System.  Texas State University is an EOE.

High School Physics Teacher, Solebury School PA

https://www.solebury.org/about/employment-opportunities/chemistry-and-physics-teacher

Title: Physics Teacher
Date: 4/21/2023
FLSA Classification: Full-time, exempt
Reports To: Director of Studies

Solebury School seeks a qualified, experienced Physics Teacher to begin in the 2023-2024 academic year. An intentionally small, all-gender, independent day and boarding school for students in grades 9-12, Solebury is nestled on a rolling 140 acre campus in the Pennsylvania countryside. Solebury students and faculty pursue learning as a shared endeavor; this approach to education is a cornerstone of Solebury’s educational philosophy. Successful candidates will be excited to join a school community built upon this principle of mutual respect. On-campus housing is possible based on availability.

Essential Functions
● Teach up to four total high-school Physics classes (from general level to Advanced Placement) in 80 minute blocks meeting 2-3 times each per week, incorporating labs and activities within each of the courses
● Foster a strong working relationship with students, colleagues, and families
● Lead an after school activity (such as newspaper) from 3:45-5:15pm three days per week for two out of the three trimesters
● Participate in assigned weekend duties as part of the boarding program, with number of weekends based on housing
● Serve as an advisor of up to eight students
● Engage in continuing professional development

Competencies
● Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching and in working with students and community members
● Excellent verbal and written communication
● Ability to teach across the science curriculum
● Passion for teaching and working with high school students

Required Qualifications
● Bachelor’s degree in Physics or related field
● Demonstrated experience teaching high school students

Preferred Qualifications
● Master’s degree or higher in Physics, Education, or related field
● Boarding and/or independent school experience

Physical Requirements and Work Environment
● Physical: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, reach for or otherwise move objects, including textbooks and other teaching materials. Sedentary work involves sitting, standing and walking around the classroom.
● Communication: Activities include both hearing and talking to express or exchange ideas and information.
● Environmental conditions: Activities occur mostly inside and occasionally outside.
● Valid driver’s license required as well as ability to pass a variety of background checks

Solebury School offers competitive wages and comprehensive benefits to all eligible employees, including:
● Medical & Vision Insurance (free option for employees and employee plus children)
● Dental Insurance
● 403 (b) defined contribution retirement plan
● Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and School Holidays
● Short and Long Term Disability insurance, life insurance

As part of the terms for employment and in accordance with state law, all employees undergo national, state and local background checks before starting. Employment is also contingent on the ability to establish eligibility for employment in the United States by providing appropriate documentation to complete the I-9 form and required certifications. All employees must have reliable transportation to and from school, and a valid driver's license is required.

Please submit resume and cover letter to Staci Freer, Special Projects Manager via email sfreer@solebury.org. Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled. Interviews will begin immediately.

Solebury School seeks teachers who enjoy being a part of a culture of learning, where they are always striving to improve their teaching through feedback and self-evaluation. We value intellectual challenge and academic achievement alongside mutual respect between students and teachers.

Since its founding in 1925, Solebury School has been a leader in progressive education. We are an all-gender boarding and day school serving more than 240 students in grades 9-12. Solebury is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

FT Instructor, University of Minnesota Rochester

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Type: Full-Time
Posted: 04/27/2023
Application Due: Open Until Filled
Category: Physics

The University of Minnesota Rochester (www.r.umn.edu) invites applications for a non-tenure track faculty position in physics for its undergraduate degree program, the Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences (BSHS). The position is primarily teaching-focused with the expectation of contributing to departmental and institutional service (90% teaching, 10% service). 

The University of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package including: 

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave
• Low cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Health care and dependent daycare flexible spending accounts
• Excellent retirement plans with employer match
• Disability and employer paid life insurance
• Wellbeing program with reduced insurance premiums
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities covering 75%-100% of eligible tuition
• Opportunities for growth and promotion
• Employee Assistance Program

We are seeking a qualified instructor who has significant interest in supporting student learning in a high-contact model inside and outside of the classroom and lab. This faculty member will work collaboratively and creatively with an established faculty team, teaching physics coursework to undergraduate health sciences students. The successful instructor will have experience in implementing pedagogical strategies and supporting a diverse student body population as 39% of UMR students are students of color and 43% are first generation students. The instructor should be prepared to teach undergraduate courses in physics, with the possibility of teaching other student focused courses in the Center for Learning Innovation, such as first-year Cornerstone courses, to support student success.

Duties include both collaborative and independent preparation and delivery of course content in an interactive learning classroom and lab, grading, holding weekly hours in the Just ASK tutoring center (https://r.umn.edu/academics-research/academic-resources/just-ask), supervising undergraduate teaching assistants, facilitating department-wide data collection efforts that coincide with course delivery duties, participating in faculty governance, and other related duties as assigned.

The instructor will join the Center for Learning Innovation (CLI), an innovative, interdisciplinary department. The CLI coordinates the development and teaching of an integrated, writing-enriched curriculum for a baccalaureate degree in the health sciences. It promotes a learner-centered, undergraduate environment in which ongoing assessment informs pedagogical and curricular choices and is the basis for data-driven research on learning. 

Position Requirements
A master’s or doctorate degree in physics or a closely related field and knowledge of physics fundamentals are required for this position. The successful candidate will also have excellent communication skills (both written and verbal), a commitment to exemplary teaching, and experience teaching at the undergraduate level. Experience with interdisciplinary teams and knowledge in physics education research-based innovative instruction and pedagogy is preferred. The successful candidate is also comfortable working independently and within a team. 

Continuing professional development participation is expected from the instructor and there will be opportunities to attend conferences, workshops, on-line tutorials, and to join professional development opportunities, and/or membership in professional organizations.

University of Minnesota Rochester Vision and Core Values
The University of Minnesota Rochester is a health-focused campus entering an exciting second phase of growth, having launched in 2009 and achieved national acclaim. UMR plans to grow from 1,000 to 1,500 students over the next several years. The University of Minnesota Rochester lives by its vision to inspire and empower undergraduates to solve the health challenges of the 21st century. 

UMR core values are embedded in our vision: community, respect, diversity and inclusivity, evidence-based decision making and human potential. In this vibrant context, students are at the center of all we do – including faculty research focused on scholarship of teaching and learning. A point of pride for this vibrant campus community is our achievement of equity in educational attainment, with a diverse student body (>70% underrepresented students). To learn more about UMR, visit r.umn.edu/.

How to Apply
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled, with the expectation of starting August, 2023 (Fall Semester). Applications must be submitted online at https://humanresources.umn.edu/content/find-job. Search postings for Job Requisition #355388 for application instructions and links. In addition to the Faculty/Academic Application for Employment form, applicants must attach to the online application a (1) curriculum vitae and may be asked later in the search to provide a (2) description of teaching experience and philosophy, and (3) statement of commitment to diversity with an example of addressing diversity in the classroom (or other relevant setting). Annual salary will be no less than $50,000. For more information, e-mail umrhr@r.umn.edu. 

Diversity
The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu.

Employment Requirements
Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

Please note: All employees at the University of Minnesota are required to comply with the University’s Administrative Policy: COVID-19 Vaccination and Safety Protocol by either providing proof of being fully vaccinated on their first day of employment, or complete a request for an exemption for medical exemption or religious reasons. To learn more please visit: https://safe-campus.umn.edu/return-campus/get-the-vax

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-UOHR (8647).