FT Instructor, Oregon State

 The Department of Physics at Oregon State University (OSU) invites applications for a full-time instructor position. The successful candidate will teach regular undergraduate courses in either algebra-based or calculus-based General Physics courses, offered either on campus or via Ecampus, as assigned by the Department Head. While this is not a tenure-track position, it is expected to be an ongoing position with opportunity for promotion to senior instructor ranks. 

 

The Department is home to over 20 tenure-line and instructional faculty members, 45 graduate students and 140 undergraduate majors, with research programs in astrophysics, biophysics, condensed matter physics, high energy physics, optical physics, physics education, and quantum cosmology. We are seeking a candidate to advance our introductory physics courses, with a focus on innovation and excellence in both on-campus and online teaching environments.

 

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by January 27, 2025. 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 information, and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/162985.  

For questions related to this search, please contact Prof. Ethan Minot, ethan.minot@oregonstate.edu.

FT Teaching Assistant Professor, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

 Department of Physics - Teaching Assistant Professor

The Grainger College of Engineering
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

The Department of Physics at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign invites applications for a Teaching Assistant Professor position in the area of Physics Education.  The duties associated with the position include teaching of undergraduate and graduate courses in Physics and coordinating a Teaching Assistant Training and Mentoring program. The Department of Physics is committed to creating an accessible, supportive environment and an educational experience that recognizes diversity and cultural competence as integral components of academic excellence. Candidates who can contribute to this goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area. Please visit the Department of Physics to learn more.

Successful candidates will show experience with and commitment to (i) outstanding teaching of university-level physics using research-based pedagogy, (ii) professional development of graduate students’ teaching skills, and (iii) designing meaningful learning activities and assessments at large scales. (iv) Candidates should demonstrate evidence of a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through research, teaching, and/or service endeavors. Ideal candidates will have experience incorporating small-group collaborative problem solving in their teaching.

A doctoral degree in Physics or a related field is required at the start date, and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. This is a nine-month, full-time, benefits-eligible, non-tenure track position. Responsibilities will include teaching, service, and research. The typical salary range for Teaching Assistant Professor is $85,000 to $100,000. Full consideration will be given to applications received by December 16, 2024. Applications will be evaluated as received. Applications received after that date may be considered until the position is filled. A start date is expected for the fall of 2025; however, this is negotiable.

To apply for this position, please create a candidate profile at https://jobs.illinois.edu. The application package should include: 1) a curriculum vitae, 2) a statement of teaching goals and interests, 3) a statement of previous research accomplishments and future research plans, 4) a statement on commitment to diversity, 5) a publications list, and 6) names and contact information of four references (no letters), all in a single PDF file as an upload in the “CV/Resume” section. The statement on diversity should address past and/or potential contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion through research, teaching, and/or service. For further information regarding application procedures, please address questions to sswearin@illinois.edu.


We have an active and successful dual-career partner placement program and a strong commitment to work-life balance and family-friendly programs for faculty and staff https://provost.illinois.edu/faculty-affairs/work-life-balance/.

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The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations accessibility@illinois.edu.

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Requisition ID: 1027197
Job Category: Faculty
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu

Equity-focused departmental change postdoc at CU Denver

 We are recruiting a postdoc for an NSF-funded project to create a model of equity-focused departmental change and to pilot that model in STEM departments at CU Denver. People with backgrounds in STEM education or organizational change in higher education (regardless of discipline) are encouraged to apply. Review of applications will begin on December 15, 2024. The application portal will remain open until the position is filled.

Full job description: https://tinyurl.com/REDAT-job-description
To apply: https://tinyurl.com/REDAT-application

This postdoc will be supervised by Laurel Hartley at CU Denver. They will will work closely on research with Courtney Ngai from Colorado State University and Lisa Dilks from Tulane and on facilitating departmental groups with Sarah Wise and Joel Corbo from CU Boulder. The project team also includes facilitators/researchers with equity expertise from the WVU ADVANCE Center: Amena Anderson, Kasi Jackson, and Christy Kunkle. It’s a very supportive group, and we look forward to integrating this postdoc into the team!

TT Teaching Assistant Professor, University of New Brunswick, Canada

 https://www.unb.ca/hr/_assets/documents/careers/24-19-physics.pdf

THREE DBER Postdocs, Cornell NY

 Postdoc position https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/29002

 

Applications are invited for three post-doctoral fellows at Cornell University to conduct Discipline-Based Education Research (DBER). The successful candidates will join a vibrant DBER community at Cornell University to conduct interdisciplinary and multi-institutional education research and develop as future leaders in STEM education.

Job description

The successful candidates will participate in the Cornell InterDisciplinary Education Research (CIDER) postdoc program. The CIDER postdocs will have at least two research mentors who span disciplines, allowing them to approach questions about student learning and experiences across disciplinary boundaries and use techniques and approaches from multiple fields. They also will have the opportunity to conduct their research in multiple contexts (e.g., community colleges, predominantly undergraduate institutions, and Ph.D. granting institutions), which will strengthen their findings and impact. The CIDER postdocs will also engage in a comprehensive professional development program that includes research mentoring and development, network building, leadership, teaching opportunities, and career planning. The successful candidates will also be integrated into the Cornell DBER community, which includes faculty, postdocs, and students across physics, biology, engineering, and other STEM fields, as well as the CIDER postdoc cohort.

Logistics

Employer: Cornell University
Location: Ithaca, NY
Start date: Summer 2024
Time commitment: Full-time
Length of appointment: Annual contracts with renewal for up to three years
Preferred qualifications include any of the following:

• Ph.D. in any area of science, engineering, or mathematics, including STEM education research.
• Ability and desire to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Project leadership, time management, communication, and writing skills.
• Exposure to research in STEM education is an asset, but not required.
• Enthusiasm to learn new methods, bodies of literature, etc.

To apply:

Submit:

 

1) A DBER interest statement (no more than two pages) that preference for the types of research projects/directions you would like to pursue in this role at Cornell (for examples, see cder.as.cornell.edu/CIDER) and your career aspirations.

2) A personal statement (no more than two pages) that includes (but is not limited to) relevant prior research, teaching experience, and/or interests in supporting equity, inclusion, belonging, or access in STEM education. 

3) A CV 

4) The names and email addresses of three professional references through the Academic Jobs Online portal. 

 

Priority review of applications will begin January 13th, 2024 and will continue until the positions are filled.

 

We will host an informational session on Wednesday, November 20th, from 2 to 3 p.m. ET, and Wednesday, December 4th, from 2 to 3 p.m. ET. Please visit https://cder.as.cornell.edu/cider-postdoctoral-fellows for additional information and to register.

 

Please also contact Profs. Michelle Smith (Biology; mks274@cornell.edu), Alexandra Coso Strong (Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering & Systems; acosostrong@cornell.edu), Allison Godwin (Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering; afg64@cornell.edu), Natasha Holmes (ngholmes@cornell.edu), or Alexandra Werth (Biomedical Engineering; amw438@cornell.edu) with any questions.

Cornell University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educator and employer.

 

Physics Curriculum Developer, Art of Problem Solving, San Diego CA

 https://artofproblemsolving.com/careers/job/6241787003_physics_curriculum_developer

The physics team at AoPS is building a comprehensive suite of courses to introduce students to physics. Our courses will let students explore both the content of physics and the ways physicists think as they build models. We have already built two core curriculum high school level courses and two contest courses, offered in our live online school.

The Physics Curriculum Developer will create engaging, thought-provoking educational materials that ignite curiosity and foster deep understanding of physics concepts. Whether you're an emerging talent or a seasoned expert, this role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on physics education. For candidates with extensive experience, we have the flexibility to hire at a Senior Curriculum Developer level.

The Physics Curriculum Developers will:

• Develop new courses and other educational materials in physics, creating original problems and puzzles that challenge and inspire students
• Improve existing materials based on student performance data, as well as student and teacher feedback
• Incorporate feedback from team members and other stakeholders into your materials
• Review and provide feedback on materials created by other team members
• Participate in the onboarding, training, and development of interns and entry-level curriculum developers
• Create labs that teach fundamentals of scientific practices, including model-building, communication, collaboration, data analysis, and experimental design.
• Collaborate with team members and potentially oversee work of junior developers (for senior-level candidates)
• Participate in teacher training and the creation of training materials, if relevant
• Interact with students through teaching in our online or in-person contexts.
• Foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning within the team

The ideal candidate has:

• Bachelor's degree in Physics or a closely related field strongly preferred, with an advanced degree being a plus
• 1-5 years of experience teaching physics and/or developing physics educational materials, ideally including experience at the K-12 level
• Strong physics content knowledge
• A deep understanding of how students approach, relate to, and learn scientific concepts
• Excellent writing skills, with the ability to translate complex physics concepts into clear, engaging, and understandable content
• Strong attention to detail and editing skills
• Strong creativity, with the ability to develop original problems and puzzles
• Readily seeks out and learns from feedback
• For senior-level candidates: Demonstrated ability to make good cost-benefit decisions and lead development of full courses

Students taking these courses will be challenged to

• Collaborate with peers throughout the learning process
• Build, test, and revise models for physical phenomena
• Use those models to solve creative and difficult problems
• Apply concepts they’ve learned to new contexts
• Balance and interleave the roles of intuition, empirical evidence, and mathematical analysis

Why Join AoPS:

This is a hybrid full-time position based at our headquarters in San Diego, CA. The full salary range for this position is $70k - $110k with a 4-6% year-end bonus depending on experience and level you are hired. Here are some things you can look forward to:

• Impact/Growth Opp: The opportunity to create the physics curriculum you wish you had as a kid to engage young minds in the field of science.
• Culture: Work and collaborate with an organization filled with builders and life-long learners who strive to discover, inspire, and train the great problem solvers of the next generation
• Flexibility: Casual work environment with a hybrid work week and flexible scheduling
• Benefits: Multiple options for Medical, Dental and Vision plans   
• Future Planning: 401K with company match
• Quality of Life: PTO Plan and supportive leadership that gives you the work-life balance you deserve
• Ease of Transition: Relocation bonus (if currently located outside of San Diego)

Background Check: 

Please note that employment is contingent on the successful completion of a background check.

About AoPS:

Art of Problem Solving (AoPS) is on a mission to discover, inspire, and train the great problem solvers of the next generation. Since 2003, we have trained hundreds of thousands of the country’s top students, including nearly all the members of the US International Math Olympiad team, through our online school, in-person academies, textbooks, and online learning systems. While our primary focus has been math for most of our history, through the years we have expanded our unique problem solving curriculum into more subjects, such as language arts, science, and computer science.

By clicking submit application you agree that we may contact you regarding your application via email, phone or SMS and to the terms of our data privacy policy.

Initial Curriculum Task

As a physics curriculum developer at Art of Problem Solving, you'll write almost every day. We're including this writing task in our application so you a chance to showcase the way you challenge and motivate students with physics problems. We're looking for problems that give students a chance to think deeply and build new ideas. Often, problems help students appreciate natural phenomena or devise solutions to challenges in other sciences or in everyday life.

Imagine that you are working on a course on electromagnetism for curious, motivated high school students with strong math skills. Below is a physics problem you read in a book. You would like to use the core idea of the problem in the course you're writing, but you need to make sure it serves your course goals. Adapt the problem however you like, solve your adapted problem, and explain your choices. Please return:

• Your new problem
• A complete solution to the new problem
• Your annotations, explaining anything you would like us to know about your submission. E.g. your goals for the problem, why you made the changes you did, assumptions you're making about the students' backgrounds, etc.

Feel free to use any format that you work well in to create your new problem. We will be looking for the broad pedagogical approach and general writing quality. If your rewrite needs images, for example, feel free to hand-draw simple versions, include them from other sources with attribution, or to describe in words what the images would show if you were to make them.

Problem: Suppose you connect a thin wire and a thick wire to a battery in series. Which wire gets hotter? What if you connect the wires in parallel?

Visiting Research Scientist, Indiana University Indianapolis

 The STEM Education Innovation and Research Institute at Indiana University Indianapolis (IUI) seeks applicants for a Research Scientist to focus on the evaluation of a variety of STEM education projects.

This Research Scientist will play an integral role in the continued development of SEIRI and in the STEM education initiatives at IUI. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who has the goal to develop a career focused on research and evaluation of STEM projects.

Responsibilities include:

(a.) providing feedback to faculty on research and evaluation designs, strategies for data collection, and methods of data analysis;

(b.) serving as a researcher/evaluator on local and national grant-funded projects;

(c.) contributing to peer-reviewed publications produced by SEIRI; and

(d.) working collaboratively with a team of SEIRI personnel which includes faculty, other professionals, undergraduate students, and graduate students.

 

SEIRI staff are currently the internal evaluators and researchers on several NSF funded and pending grants (see https://seiri.indianapolis.iu.edu/).
The selected candidate will have the opportunity to gain experience in conducting program evaluations and will gain valuable experience in STEM education research and evaluation.
This is a visiting position. Initial appointment for one year with opportunity for renewal for an additional year based on department needs and mutual agreement. Salary commensurate with experience.

Required Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in any STEM discipline with experience and interest in doing discipline-based education research.

• Prior experience designing, implementing, and interpreting quantitative, and mixed methods research or evaluation.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Certification to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with consulting on and evaluating STEM educational innovations.

• Ability to manage multiple evaluation and research projects.

• Publications in refereed journals and/or conference proceedings.

• Evidence of participation in proposal development for grant applications for external funding.

• Evidence of successful teaching experience in undergraduate or graduate programs.

• Experience supervising graduate and undergraduate students.

 

Review of applications will begin October 28 and continue until the position is filled.

 

Link to apply:

https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/25794

TT in PER, Appalachian State, NC

 https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/48362

Position Title Assistant/Associate Professor-Physics and Astronomy

Tenure Status Tenure Track

Provide Rank Assistant or Associate Professor

Position Number 070181

Department Physics & Astronomy - 250700

Position Summary Information

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must hold (or acquire by May 2025) a doctorate in physics or physics education. Alternatively, applicants may hold a doctorate in a related field with a minimum of 18 credit hours in physics at the graduate level.

Areas of Interest (No Minimum Level Required)

The department especially seeks someone with excellent written and verbal communication who has a clear agenda for continuing scholarship in physics education research and pedagogy.

Candidates who can demonstrate potential for excellence in teaching undergraduate courses are desired. Experience in, or potential for the following will contribute to the candidate’s success:

Educating students of varied physics backgrounds

Working in K-12 science classrooms with student teachers and/or education professionals

Teaching courses in physics, physics education, or related areas

Contributing to the secondary physics teacher education program including recruitment and retention of physics teachers

License/Certification Required N/A

Description of the Department or Unit

Appalachian State University is a public university with campuses in Boone and Hickory, North Carolina. Known as AppState it was started in 1899 as a teacher’s college and today has more than 20,000 students enrolled.

AppState provides over 150 bachelor’s degrees and 70 graduate degree programs including two doctoral programs. In the Physics and Astronomy department we have dedicated faculty and staff that support student participation with state-of-the-art research laboratories, observatories and other educational programs that will enhance our majors’ learning experience.

We have over 160 undergraduate majors and over 30 graduate students. Our department is committed to excellent physics teaching and offers a B.S. in Physics with a concentration in Secondary Education and a Physics minor for Secondary Education majors in addition to several other options. The mission of the Department of Physics and Astronomy at App State is to offer sustainable, nationally recognized degrees in which a diverse student body is enabled through science-intensive instruction and experiential learning delivered by well-trained and empowered faculty and staff to make productive, enduring contributions to the fields of physics and astronomy applicable to the Appalachian region, the state, the nation, and the world.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Candidates must have a strong commitment to excellence in education and are expected to develop a research program that engages undergraduate and masters students and has the potential to attract and maintain external funding for scholarship. Responsibilities will include teaching physics and physics education courses, advancing physics education research, and service activities including advising and mentoring of physics secondary education majors. Some start-up funds will be available to the successful candidate.

Candidates are expected to:

Teach a standard teaching load of 18 semester hours per year for research-active faculty

Establish and maintain a program of research or other scholarly activities that may include applying for external funding

Participate in service activities that may include advising students, curriculum planning and assessment, working with professional organizations, and other activity needed for faculty governance at the department, college, and university levels

Support the physics education community through mentoring pre-service physics education students, evaluating student teachers, and providing professional development to physics education professionals

Foster and develop relationships with the local school systems and other stakeholders

Support the departmental Learning Assistance Program

Type of Position Full Time Position

Appointment Type 1.0

Number Of Months Per Year 9

Physical Demands of Position

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Posting Details Information

Proposed Date of Hire 08/01/2025

Suggested Salary Range Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

ABD Consideration: ABD with reduction in rank and salary (see desc. below)

ABD Description

ABD with reduction in rank and salary: ABD will be considered for this position. Evidence of successful defense of the dissertation must be received by July 31 for a fall hire or November 30 for a spring hire. If confirmation of defense is not provided by the deadline, the candidate will receive a new one-year fixed-term contract and be hired at the rank of Instructor. The candidate’s salary will also be reduced to a lower rate commensurate with other full-time instructors in the same department. However, if degree verification is provided before the end of the one-year fixed-term contract, the candidate will be returned to the rank of assistant professor with commensurate compensation beginning July 1 of the following academic year.

No ABD consideration: Only candidates with an earned doctorate or terminal degree from an accredited institution will be considered for the position. Since ABD will not meet the minimum requirements, ABD will not be considered.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Candidates should upload the following:

Cover Letter / Letter of Interest

Curriculum Vitae

List of References with Contact Information

Statement of Teaching Philosophy

Statement of Research Interests

UNC System Code (Section 610(2)) Special Faculty Hires

The continued employment of a special faculty member during the term appointment may be made expressly contingent on items such as the continued availability of funding from any source, on enrollment levels, or any other contingency established by the institution.

UNC System Code (Section 610(2)) Special Faculty Hires

The continued employment of a special faculty member during the term appointment may be made expressly contingent on items such as the continued availability of funding from any source, on enrollment levels, or any other contingency established by the institution.

Posting Date 10/14/2024

Closing Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Evaluation of Applications Begins 11/01/2024

Search Chair Name Anthony Calamai

Search Chair Email calamaiag@appstate.edu

Quick Link https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/48362

Posting Number FA00456P

NTT at UNC Chapel Hill

https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/289669

Posting Information
Department Physics and Astronomy - 319000
Posting Open Date 10/10/2024
Application Deadline
Open Until Filled Yes
Position Type Permanent Faculty
Working Title Teaching Assistant Professor
Appointment Type Fixed Term Faculty
Vacancy ID FAC0005309
Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Permanent
Hours per week 40

FTE 1
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range
Proposed Start Date 07/01/2025
Position Information

Be a Tar Heel!

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

Our primary mission is providing instruction of the highest quality in physics and astronomy to undergraduate and graduate students at UNC-CH. Training in physics is fundamental among the natural sciences because it provides understanding of the forces governing the structure of matter, from subatomic particles to the large-scale structure of the universe.

Our departmental instructional mission spans all segments of the student community. Over 60% of all college graduates from UNC-CH have taken a course in our department. Among them: undergraduate liberal arts majors who should master the power of quantitative reasoning; undergraduates seeking a degree in another of the natural sciences, who need physics as a foundation for their advanced scientific training; the small number of undergraduates who major in physics, to whom we provide broad and rigorous training. Our graduate education and research advances frontiers of knowledge at the two extremes of space and time, from the very small) the realm of particle physics) to the very large (the realm of astronomy, while expanding the boundaries of knowledge in the many subfields spanning length scales between. Forefront physics and astronomy research requires access to well-equipped laboratories and extensive computing capabilities; it also must be supported by comprehensive and accessible library collections. Again, in research at this advanced level, the bridging aspect of physics provides basic interdisciplinary insight for many other sciences.

This instructional mission is supported by a strong managerial, administrative, and technical staff. Duties of these employees range from budget planning and management for the numerous research grants held by faculty in the department to maintaining course and student records. These activities are usually accomplished in a standard 40- hour week schedule.

Position Summary

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for a faculty teaching position. The opening is for a candidate at the Teaching Assistant Professor level with a target start date of fall semester 2025. The position is for an initial term of three (3) years and is renewable upon review. We seek a dynamic person to teach undergraduate physics, primarily at the introductory level in a large-enrollment setting, using pedagogy informed by physics and astronomy education research. The successful candidate will also be expected to serve as a course coordinator to manage a team of faculty and teaching assistants for one of the introductory courses, join other faculty members in the department engaged in similar efforts, and participate in obtaining grant support for curricular and pedagogical improvements.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Required qualifications include a PhD in Physics (or a closely related field) by the start date and a background in physics and/or astronomy education research and/or experience in teaching at the college level using research-validated pedagogy.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Strong oral and written communication skills

Prior experience in designing and revising course curricula

Prior experience in effectively collaborating with a team

Proven ability to engage students in the learning process

Previous experience in leadership roles

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit the names of three recent mentors, supervisors, and/or collaborators who will provide letters of recommendation in order to be considered for this position.

Applicants should apply at https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/289669 then upload PDF files of the requested documents by December 15, 2024. Review of applications will begin on that date and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants are required to identify the names, titles, email addresses and phone numbers of the professional references when applying.

Recommenders identified by the applicant will be contacted by our system via email with instructions for uploading their letters of support. Applicants will use the application system to have at least two of their reference writers submit the above-mentioned letters in order to receive initial consideration (the third letter is due when the short list is assembled). Questions should be directed to the chair of the search committee, Colin Wallace, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599; cswphys@email.unc.edu.

Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/289669

Department Contact Information

Department Contact Name and Title Colin Wallace

Department Contact Telephone or Email physicsandastronomy-faculty-search@listserv.unc.edu

Academic Personnel Office Contact Information

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University’s Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost office at (919)-962-1091 or send an email to facultyrecruitment@unc.edu.

Please note: The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status. 

If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department notify the Department Contact.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Curriculum Vitae / Resume

Cover Letter

Teaching Philosophy/evaluations

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* What is your highest degree?

PhD

MD

PharmD

DDS

DVM

JD

MLS/MIS

Masters

Other

TT/T, Science Education, Western Michigan University

Assistant/Associate Professor of Science Education

Mallinson Institute for Science Education

College of Arts and Sciences

 Western Michigan University invites applications for the position of Assistant or Associate professor of Science Education. This will be a joint appointment between the Mallinson Institute for Science Education (primary department) and one of the following five science departments: Biological Sciences; Chemistry; Environment, Geography, and Sustainability; Geological and Environmental Sciences; or Physics. The successful candidate will conduct research on equity in college-level science education.

 Title: Assistant or Associate Professor, Tenure track

 Major Responsibilities:

-Conduct research on equity in college-level science education.

-Publish in peer-reviewed journals.

-Secure external funding to support research.

-Teach graduate courses in science education.

-Chair and serve on thesis and dissertation committees for PhD students in science education.

-Teach undergraduate courses in one of the five science departments.

-Provide service at the department, college, and/or university level.

 Minimum Qualifications:

-A PhD in Science Education, one of the five science disciplines, or a related field awarded by August 2025.

-Evidence of commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity through publications, teaching, and/or service.

 Desired Qualification:

-Research experience in the area of science education, particularly related to equity at the college level.

-Scholarly publications in the area of science education.

-Experience supervising or mentoring undergraduate or graduate level projects, theses, or dissertation.

-Experience teaching and/or designing introductory science courses.

-Experience teaching and/or designing graduate-level courses in science education.

-Experience applying for and/or receiving research funding.

 The University: Western Michigan University (WMU), located in Southwest Michigan,

is a vibrant, nationally recognized student-centered research institution with an enrollment of nearly 18,000. WMU delivers high-quality undergraduate instruction, has a strong graduate division, and fosters significant research activities. The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching classifies WMU as a doctoral university and one of just 185 public universities in the nation conducting research at a high level.

 Aligned with Western Michigan University’s Mission, as “an access-oriented institution that provides an impactful and inclusive education that integrates discovery and fosters holistic growth and well-being "so that all may learn,”” and our WMU Strategic Plan 2022-32 centering Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Objectives that are responsive to our campus, regional, and national demographics, this opportunity is a reflection of our commitment to advancing systemic equity, inclusion, and justice, and therefore WMU seeks candidates that will reflect this alignment and commitment.

 The College: The College of Arts and Sciences represents the foundation of learning and the academic heart of WMU. As articulated in the College of Arts and Sciences strategic plan, we are committed to fostering a community of diverse, inclusive, equitable, and globally engaged scholars, learners, and leaders. We favor candidates who can contribute to the College’s distinctive educational objectives, which promote interdisciplinary perspectives, intercultural understanding, and concern with social responsibility and the ethical implications of knowledge and action. With 23 departments and interdisciplinary schools and institutes, WMU’s largest college offers a broad range of learning opportunities and career paths for its students. CAS students are among the very top students in the country, having received very competitive awards including Goldwater Fellowships, Udall Scholarships, Boren Fellowships, and Fulbright awards, among others.

 The Mallinson Institute for Science Education: The interdisciplinary Mallinson Institute for Science Education (MISE) exists to advance knowledge through research to improve the teaching and learning of science, in and out of the classroom. We prepare science-focused graduate students from all over the world to be reflective and engaged scholars of science education. MISE functions like an academic department in the WMU organizational structure. Most faculty are jointly appointed between MISE and one of five science departments. MISE runs a PhD program in science education, with over 40 enrolled students, that can be completed in person or completely online. It is one of only a small number of PhD programs in science education that operate within a college of arts and sciences (as opposed to a college of education). MISE faculty are recognized as expert scholars within their disciplines (e.g., chemistry education research, physics education research) and also collaborate on interdisciplinary science education projects. MISE faculty have research expertise in equity in STEM, college science teaching, evaluation and assessment, educational change, and history and philosophy of science. We are interested in expanding our expertise to include informal science education and service learning.

 Kalamazoo: Kalamazoo is located only two and a half hours by car from Chicago and Detroit and only 45 minutes from the beaches of Lake Michigan. It is located in one of Michigan’s designated research corridors, maintaining a strong life sciences/biotech presence and supporting two leading medical centers. With 263,000 people in the greater Kalamazoo area, the community offers an array of cultural events, entertainment, and all-season recreation. The city supports a nationally recognized symphony and has earned a reputation for a vibrant community theater and visual arts scene. Relatedly, Kalamazoo is committed to social justice, community development, and the elimination of generational poverty through its Shared Prosperity Kalamazoo initiative, with structural budgetary support provided by the City of Kalamazoo’s Foundation for Excellence program. Kalamazoo also is the home of the Kalamazoo Promise, a scholarship program offered to all Kalamazoo Public School students that covers up to 100% of tuition and mandatory fees to all Michigan public (and many private) institutions of higher learning.

 Salary:  Competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, with an excellent benefits package.

 Expected Start Date: August 15, 2025

 Questions: Contact Dr. Charles Henderson, Director, Mallinson Institute for Science Education charles.henderson@wmich.edu

 Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin October 31,2024 and continue until the position is filled.

 To apply for the position, go to the WMU jobs site

 https://www.wmujobs.org/postings/search

 This is posting #F200P, or search for Position Title = “Assistant/Associate Professor of Science Education - Tenure Track (Faculty)”