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!