Lecturer, University of Maine, Department of Physics and Astronomy

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Maine invites applications for an ongoing, non-tenure track, academic-year appointment as Lecturer, anticipated to start September 3, 2024.

Responsibilities will consist of teaching a combination of introductory and upper-division undergraduate courses in the department each year, including upper-division laboratory instruction. Collaboration with others involved in delivering multi-section introductory courses and in curriculum development and assessment is expected. Mentoring of teaching assistants in coordination of laboratory and/or recitation and mentoring of undergraduate Learning Assistants in relevant courses as appropriate is also included. Service to the department, college, and university is expected.

A master’s degree in physics or a closely related area, along with graduate study beyond the master’s, is required by date of hire. Demonstrated effective college-level teaching in physics, effective written and oral communication skills, and demonstrated familiarity with and/or openness to active engagement teaching strategies are also required. Preferred qualifications include a doctoral degree in physics or a closely related area, demonstrated experience with implementing active engagement and/or research-based teaching strategies, a record of successful performance in collaborative settings, and demonstrated experience with research on the learning and teaching of physics. We are especially interested in applicants who can contribute to the University of Maine’s commitment to an inclusive and diverse student body that includes first-generation and low-income students and those from groups that are under-represented in physics.

The Department of Physics and Astronomy (https://physics.umaine.edu/) offers BA, BS, MS, and PhD degrees in physics, ABET-accredited BS and ME degrees in engineering physics, and minors in physics and astronomy. Students are involved in laboratory work during every semester of their studies, including a capstone project their senior year. The Department’s Physics Education Research Laboratory (https://umaine.edu/per) is one of the leading physics education research groups in the country, and STEM Education (both in teaching and research) is one of the Signature Areas of the University of Maine.

To apply, submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy and relevant teaching experience, a statement demonstrating how you would contribute to the University of Maine’s commitment to an inclusive and diverse student body that includes first-generation and low-income students and those from groups that are under-represented in physics, and the names and contact information (including e-mail addresses and phone numbers) of at least three references. Materials must be submitted via HireTouch at the webpage https://umaine.hiretouch.com/job-details?jobid=83995, where instructions for submitting your application can be found. You will need to create a profile and application. Incomplete applications cannot be considered. For technical difficulties with the HireTouch site please contact Human Resources at hr-um@maine.edu or 207-581-1581. General correspondence about this position should be sent to MacKenzie Stetzer at mackenzie.stetzer@maine.edu. Review of applications will begin April 22, 2024.

The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,200 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus and throughout the state. UMaine is the state land and sea grant university and maintains a leadership role as the System’s flagship university. It is dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research, and service at the university, state, and national levels. Further information about UMaine can be found at https://umaine.edu.

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. As a former NSF ADVANCE institution, the University of Maine is committed to diversity in our workforce and to dual-career couples.

UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer at https://www.visitbangormaine.com/.

The University of Maine is an EEO/AA employer.

Lecturer in Physics, Stanford University, Department of Physics

 The Stanford Physics Department invites applications for a Lecturer position to begin in Summer or Autumn quarter 2024. This position is a full-time, twelve-month, benefits-eligible, teaching position. The initial appointment is for a term of 2 years with possible reappointment after that.

 The primary role of this position will be to teach introductory physics courses, possibly in partnership with another instructor. Duties will include assisting the department in a restructuring of the introductory physics courses and laboratories, both in terms of the course sequences offered and the curriculum and pedagogy of the courses. 

The Lecturer should be knowledgeable in curriculum and course design, including effective pedagogy and equitable assessment, as well as in evaluating the success of new offerings, and able to work collaboratively with faculty in the course restructuring process. 

A Ph.D. or equivalent is required. 

In addition to instruction, the candidate will be responsible for helping to manage the introductory physics courses, including mentoring and managing the intro course teaching assistants, supporting faculty new to teaching these courses, helping with other aspects of the physics education program, and participating in Department committees, as appropriate. They will also contribute to ensuring continuous improvement of these courses, monitoring the outcomes, and making ongoing improvements. 

Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and statement of teaching philosophy and experience (two pages maximum) and arrange for the submission of three letters of recommendation addressing their teaching and administrative abilities. In the statement, please discuss your teaching practices and experience and how they prepare you to take on the responsibilities described above, including how you promote an inclusive and equitable learning environment, and how you would measure the success of your teaching efforts.

All materials must be submitted electronically to Academic Jobs Online: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/27360 

For full consideration, applications should be completed by April 5, 2024, though we will continue to accept applications after this date.

Email inquiries and questions may be directed to the chair of the search committee, Prof. Peter Graham (pwgraham@stanford.edu).

 

The expected base pay range for this position is $89,000 - $112,500.

 

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and 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, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford welcomes applications from all who would bring additional dimensions to the University's research, teaching, and clinical missions.

[Deadline extended till March 20] FOUR DBER/ STEM Education Postdocs, North Dakota State

 Do you want to change how we teach undergraduate STEM courses? Are you interested in developing skills in STEM education or discipline-based education research (DBER)? We are recruiting a cohort of four postdoctoral researchers to join us at North Dakota State University. Collaborations in Discipline-based Education Research (CiDER) is an interdisciplinary program designed to prepare early career researchers by integrating you into our DBER community, providing mentoring in research and teaching, and helping you build a network of collaborators. Our research interests are interdisciplinary and collaborative, focused on melding diverse theories and methods to progress our understanding of learning further.

We welcome applications from recent graduates in all STEM fields, including those with no or limited experience in DBER.

Our postdoc positions are housed in Fargo, North Dakota (just a little North of Normal) and have a salary of $70,000 with benefits. Our two-year program begins July 15, 2024.

Applications are due March 11, and we anticipate finalizing our cohort in April.

For more information about our program and our people, please visit our developing website: https://www.ndsu.edu/dber/cider/

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Email Jenni Momsen (jennifer.momsen@ndsu.edu) or any of our program faculty.