Educational Assessment Postdoc, Cornell NY

 https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/27538

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Associate with a focus on educational assessment to help guide a Cornell initiative focused on innovation in the assessment of student learning at the course level. The Postdoctoral Associate will (i) work with the Faculty Director of the Active Learning Initiative to coordinate assessment analysis and research; (ii) help organize and convene the Working Group on Innovation in Assessment, an effort to support research, experimentation with, and adoption of new practices in undergraduate student assessment; (iii) offer assessment research expertise and work with participating faculty to help facilitate experiments in assessment practices that are rooted in the research literature; (iv) compile and evaluate the results of the working group’s efforts to share with the Cornell community; and (v) lead and contribute to research publications coming out of the initiative.

This position is part of a Cornell initiative to learn from, experiment with, and test student-centered assessment practices; to gather and discuss practical experiences with alternative assessment practices; and to seek alternatives to competitive grading cultures and high-stakes testing models. In addition to some practical teaching experience, the desired candidate will have experience with education research methodologies and an appreciation for and interest in pedagogy and the assessment of student learning. Collaboration and communication skills are also essential skills for this position.

The Postdoctoral Associate will have the opportunity to engage with the Cornell Center for Teaching Innovation, participate in weekly seminars with postdocs associated with the Active Learning Initiative, and work with Cornell’s community of discipline-based education researchers. We expect the working group’s efforts to lead to publication of the results. 

The Postdoctoral Associate will be required to be in residence at Cornell during the semesters of their tenure. The starting salary is $65,000 per year, plus benefits, moving expenses, and up to $2,000 per year in research allowance. 

All applications are due before the deadline of May 15, 2024. Review of applications will begin promptly and we expect Zoom interviews with shortlisted candidates to begin in early June.

Eligibility: We will consider applicants with a Ph.D in any discipline. Applicants must have received their Ph.D. degree no earlier than September 1, 2019. Applicants who expect to complete all requirements for the Ph.D. degree (including filing the dissertation) before July 1, 2024 are eligible to apply. The completion date for the Ph.D. degree cannot be waived or extended.

Logistics:

Employer: Cornell University

Location: Ithaca, NY

Start Date: July 1, 2024

Length of appointment: Annual contracts with renewal for up to 3 years

Time commitment: full time, but will consider part-time appointments

Application materials required:

Submit the following materials to complete your application:

• Cover letter

• Curriculum Vitae

• Research statement

• Teaching statement

• Three reference names provided

TWO FT Instructors, Tennessee Tech

 https://jobs.aapt.org/jobs/19930786/two-instructors-of-physics

The Department of Physics at Tennessee Tech University invites applications for two full-time, one-year, non-tenure track Instructor positions to begin August 2024. Appointees will teach introductory calculus- and algebra-based physics courses, including lectures, laboratories, and integrated studio-style classes. This would be a good opportunity for recent graduates and postdocs interested in academic positions to gain some experience with evidence-based teaching strategies.  Opportunities for research may be possible. The department also anticipates searching for at least one longer term appointment in the near future, for which successful candidates may be eligible to apply. A masters degree in physics or a related area is required; a Ph.D. is preferred. For more information, contact the Department Chair, Dr. Steve Robinson (sjrobinson@tntech.edu).  Tennesssee Tech is in Cookeville, TN located halfway between Nashville and Knoxville and approximately 90 miles from Oak Ridge National Lab.  Further information about the department is available at https://www.tntech.edu/cas/physics/index.php

Applicants are asked to apply online at www.tntech.edu/jobs and will be required to electronically upload a cover letter (including description of any prior teaching experience), a curriculum vitae, copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts (official transcripts of all degrees conferred required upon hire), and names and email addresses for one or more professional references who will be contacted via email. These positions are open until filled, but to ensure full consideration, all materials must be received by April 26, 2024. AA/EEO

Adjunct Faculty, Evergreen State College WA

 https://evergreen.peopleadmin.com/postings/3916

 

Job Summary:

The Evergreen State College seeks an adjunct faculty to teach an algebra-based physics course sequence in fall, winter, and spring quarters of academic year 2024-25. We expect the sequence to cover traditional topics in algebra-based physics, such as mechanics, electricity and magnetism, waves and optics, and thermodynamics. Some lab instruction is expected. Course modality is flexible: fully in-person, fully on-line, or some combination will be determined in consultation with the successful candidate. Any synchronous (live) instruction will need to be during late afternoon/evening or weekend hours. Evergreen values innovative teaching that connects theory to practice, supports learners from diverse academic backgrounds, and encourages collaborative learning.

 

Job Expectations:         

Faculty are generally responsible for writing narrative evaluations for 25 students per quarter. Faculty are also responsible for advising students as they reflect on their learning process, develop a pathway of study, and formulate their own areas of concentration.

 

Our teaching is student-centered, which means we are interested in helping students develop strong skills in critical thinking, problem solving, communication and collaborative work. Because over 80% of our students come from underserved and marginalized groups, we are particularly invested in approaches to teaching that emphasize diversity and equity, that provide opportunities for challenge and growth, and that foster a learning environment where all are welcome and all can learn from each other.

 

A complete list of faculty responsibilities can be found in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Physics (or closely related field)
• College level teaching experience

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. (or equivalent) in Physics or (closely related field)
• Experience working with students from diverse academic backgrounds