Open Rank NTT Faculty Position, Georgia Tech

 

Academic Professional or Sr. Academic Professional (EO) Open Rank, Non-Tenure Track Faculty Position in the School of Physics – Job ID 280546

 

Job Summary

The School of Physics (https://physics.gatech.edu/) at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, Georgia invites applications for an open rank, non-tenure track Academic Professional or Sr. Academic Professional faculty position in Physics. Applicants will be considered at all ranks. This role involves teaching, academic advising, and program assessment responsibilities. The successful candidate will join a diverse team of 53 faculty members, including eight non-tenure track faculty, with a wide range of research interests, including physics education.

The candidate will be part of a team of eight academic advisors, collectively responsible for advising approximately 300 undergraduate Physics majors. In addition to advising, the candidate is expected to teach three courses per year and contribute to curriculum development and assessment. Depending on expertise and curricular needs, the candidate may also teach upper-level laboratory courses or courses focused on Teaching Assistant development.

Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

 

Job Responsibilities

 

The primary responsibilities for this position will be:

 

Teach three courses per year and contribute to curriculum development and assessment,

Advise undergraduate students pursuing degrees in physics,

The successful candidate may also teach upper-level laboratories and TA (Teaching Assistant) development courses depending on their expertise and curricular needs.

 

Location

Atlanta, Georgia

 

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

 

This position vacancy is an open rank announcement.  The final job offer will be dependent on candidate qualifications in alignment with Non-tenure Track Academic Faculty ranks as outlined in section 3.2.2 of the Georgia Tech Faculty Handbook: https://www.policylibrary.gatech.edu/faculty-handbook/3.2.2-non-tenure-track-academic-faculty-members-hiring-and-promotion-guidelines.

 

Minimum Education / Experience Qualifications

For all ranks, a PhD in Astronomy, Physics, or related field is required.

 

Rank of Academic Professional

Significant related experience or promotion from the rank of Associate Academic Professional (or equivalent title)

Quality of performance and potential development must be recognized by peers

 

Rank of Senior Academic Professional

Evidence of superior performance in the chosen field

Recognition by peers (whether national, regional, or local)

Successful and measurable related experience

Five (5) years or more as an Academic Professional (or equivalent title)

 

Preferred Qualifications

 

Ideal candidates will have experience in program assessment, student advising, mentoring, or other student success activities. Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated achievements in teaching hands-on upper-level laboratory courses (such as electronics and optics) and/or an interest in developing new laboratory courses.

 

Student Success Criteria  

The ability to teach and mentor a diverse student body

The ability to promote an inclusive and welcoming educational/work environment 

The ability to mentor and assist students interested in pursuing graduate education 

The ability to design and teach curricula that are responsive to a diverse student body 

The ability to adopt teaching strategies that support the learning and success of all students

The ability to engage students in experiential learning activities and pedagogy that support student success

The ability to engage in high-impact practices that support deep learning for student success 

Has expertise in teaching, scholarship, and/or service that contributes to access, diversity, and equal opportunity in higher education 

 

Application Requirements  

 

Candidates should submit an application that contains:

A letter of application

A statement of teaching and advising philosophy

A summary of teaching experiences

A sample course syllabus or a portfolio of teaching products

A curriculum vitae

In addition, applicants should arrange for at least three confidential reference letters to be submitted on the candidates' behalf directly to phys-apfacultysearch@gatech.edu. They should also include the referees’ names and contact information in the application packet.

Applicants should only apply via Georgia Tech CAREERS Application System at:

 https://hr.gatech.edu/careers

Please search for 280546

Review of applications will begin February 28, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.

Contact Information

 

Requests for information may be directed to Dr. Martin Jarrio by email to

phys-apfacultysearch@gatech.edu. Applications with all requirements will be considered beginning February 28, 2025, but the search will continue until the positions are filled.

 

The candidate of choice will be required to pass a pre-employment background screening. http://policylibrary.gatech.edu/employment/pre-employment-screening.

 

Overview

Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

 

About Georgia Tech  

 

Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech’s faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation’s top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school. 

 

Georgia Tech’s Mission and Values  

 

Georgia Tech’s mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do: 

 

Students are our top priority. 

We strive for excellence. 

We thrive on diversity. 

We celebrate collaboration. 

We champion innovation. 

We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression. 

We nurture the wellbeing of our community. 

We act ethically. 

We are responsible stewards. 

 

Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact. 

 

About the School of Physics at the Georgia Institute of Technology  

 

The School of Physics at Georgia Tech currently has 53 faculty (eight are non-tenure track), and its graduate program is ranked 21st in the nation by US News and World Report. The School has a broad research program with strengths in astrophysics, condensed matter, atomic, molecular and optical physics, physics of living systems, nonlinear science and soft matter physics. The School is also a key player in interdisciplinary initiatives established within Georgia Tech, such as quantum systems, neuroscience, microbial dynamics, planetary sciences, and data science/machine learning. Its diverse student body comprises more than 130 graduate students and 300 undergraduate Physics majors.

 

 

The candidate of choice will be required to pass a pre-employment background screening. http://policylibrary.gatech.edu/employment/pre-employment-screening.

 

USG Core Values Statement 

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

 

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653. 

 

Equal Employment Opportunity  

 

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services.  Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

 

Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions.  This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.

 

More information on these policies can be found here: https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/c2714  Board of Regents Policy Manual | University System of Georgia (usg.edu).

Interim Director for the Partnerships for Informal Science Education in the Community (PISEC) program at JILA, University of Colorado Boulder

 June - December 2025: This is a 6 month position to fill in for the current PISEC director, Dr. Jessica Hoehn, while she is on parental leave. 

 

We are accepting applications for an Interim Director position for the Partnerships for Informal Science Education in the Community (PISEC) program at JILA, University of Colorado Boulder. PISEC is a community partnership-based informal physics program that connects university volunteers with local K-12 students to engage in inquiry-based science and engineering experiments and projects. The program aims to co-create transformative and empowering experiences with science for youth participants while also providing university volunteers with teaching, professional development, and community-building opportunities. 

 

The Interim Director will be responsible for oversight and management of the PISEC program, including:

• 1 program site in the summer
• 7-8 program sites (10-12 different groups of volunteers) in the fall semester
• Supervision of and collaboration with 6-7 student site leaders 
• Recruitment, training, and supervision of ~50 volunteers

 

The ideal candidate will have a PhD or Masters degree in physics, physics education research, or related field, and will have experience with, or strong interest in, informal science education (outreach, public engagement, community engagement, etc.). Attention to detail, organization, good oral communication skills, community-building skills, and ability to work professionally with various stakeholders (K12 teachers, university faculty, undergraduate/graduate students, school administrators, community partners, etc.) will be highly valued. Prior experience or familiarity with the PISEC program is not required, but highly valued. 

 

The Interim Director will be part of the JILA Physics Frontier Center, and is welcome and encouraged to interact with the large and vibrant Physics Education Research Group at CU Boulder. This position is ideal for someone with experience in informal science education or education research OR someone who is considering a career path in those areas. 

 

To learn more about the position, please do not hesitate to contact Jessica Hoehn (jessica.hoehn@colorado.edu).

 

To apply, please send the following materials to Jessica Hoehn (jessica.hoehn@colorado.edu):

·         Cover letter that answers the following questions

o    What is your prior experience with informal science education (outreach, public engagement, etc.)?

o    How do your prior experiences prepare you to manage many student volunteers and site leaders and work with a variety of local community partners? 

o    Why do you want this position? What are your goals and how do you see this position aligning with them?

·         CV with references listed

 

The University of Colorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.

Part-Time Associate Editor, PRPER

 

Physical Review Physics Education Research is looking for a new part-time Associate Editor

Physical Review Physics Education Research (PRPER) is looking for a new part-time Associate Editor with international scientific standing to join our editorial team consisting of the Chief Editor, other Associate Editors, Managing Editor, and Editorial Board. The new Associate Editor will become part of the stimulating academic endeavor to bring high-quality papers to our readership.

The journal publishes important developments in the rapidly evolving areas of PER and relies on a mixture of staff and part-time academic editors. The primary responsibility of the Associate Editor is to manage the peer review process of assigned manuscripts by determining whether to send a manuscript out for external review, choosing appropriate reviewers, and making decisions on rejection or acceptance. In addition, the Associate Editor is expected to work collaboratively with the Editorial team, strengthen and expand existing ties between the journal and the research community, and to raise the journal’s overall visibility. Applications from qualified candidates working in all areas of PER will be considered.

We receive submissions continuously throughout the year, and editors are required to work on their assignments on a regular basis; arrangements can usually be made for extended absences upon timely prior notice. Workload may vary depending on subject area and fluctuations in submissions, but is typically no more than about 20 hours per month. Editors are appointed as consultants, and receive a stipend based on the number of manuscripts they are expected to handle.

Part-time Associate Editors are expected to maintain their current position while serving as editors for PRPER. Candidates should be able to regularly and consistently dedicate time to their assignments and should possess the following qualifications: (1) Current active involvement and stature in the relevant field of research. (2) An outstanding record as a referee and a demonstrated commitment to peer review. (3) The ability to work within the editorial team and the desire to maintain the quality and reputation of the journal.

Interested applicants should write to edsearch@aps.org with a cover letter, a current CV, and a one-page summary outlining the applicant’s philosophy regarding peer review, and their views on the aims and future direction of PRPER as they see it. The deadline to apply is February 15, 2025.

The American Physical Society is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from or nominations of women and members of underrepresented groups. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic or national origin, ancestry, pregnancy (including childbirth or related condition), citizenship, familial status, mental or physical disability, veteran status, genetic information, other non-disqualifying disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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.

Quantum Education Research for Social Transformation Fellowship, George Mason University VA

 About the Position:

The Quantum Education Research for Social Transformation Fellowship will prepare recent doctoral graduates to become leaders in STEM education and workforce development research. Prior knowledge of physics or quantum science is not required for this position. The program is designed to enhance fellows’ research skills and build their understanding of convergence research through a cohort research project on creating a diverse and equitable quantum workforce. We will foster fellows’ post-academic growth and career readiness by providing wrap-around support (e.g., career guidance, mentorship, professional development workshops, access to leaders in related disciplines) of their development as leaders in this field.

This fellowship program has four key goals: (1) launch the careers and individual research programs of three recent doctoral recipients with different personal (e.g., belonging to historically minoritized and marginalized populations, experiencing intersectional identities, possessing diverse lived experiences), disciplinary, and research backgrounds; (2) support the use of a convergence approach to quantum education and workforce development research through a cohort research model that contributes to the establishment of a diverse and equitable quantum workforce; (3) advance access, justice, equity and inclusion (AJEDI) in STEM education through transdisciplinary research projects that are part of the fellowship; and (4) prepare the fellows to lead research projects based on their fellowship research experiences in their future careers.

Responsibilities:

• Develops and executes a research program, in collaboration with other fellows; and
• Builds research knowledge and skills through coursework, self-study, and work on existing projects in quantum education research. 

Required Qualifications:

• Terminal degree in a related field;
• Must have a PhD & experience with education and/or workforce development programs;
• Must be a US citizen, national, or permanent resident
• Knowledge of data analysis techniques in at least one discipline;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment; and
• Ability to work independently.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhDs can be in STEM disciplines, education, or a field of social science with application to increasing equity and inclusion in STEM education and workforce development;
• Knowledge of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods data analysis as it applies to education research data; and
• Knowledge of social science and/or STEM education research methods and how they apply to understanding barriers to success for underrepresented groups in STEM disciplines.

Instructions to Applicants: 

For full consideration, applicants must apply for Postdoctoral Research Fellow at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide;

• Cover letter
• CV
• Research statement that describes previous and current research, future research interests, and how your research interests and expertise can contribute to building a more accessible, just, equitable, diverse, and inclusive STEM workforce
• Unofficial transcript
• If applicable, the month and year your PhD will be awarded

Posting Open Date: December 17, 2024

For Full Consideration, Apply by:  February 16, 2025

Open Until Filled:  Yes

 

Mason Ad Statement

Mason is currently the largest and most diverse university in Virginia with students and faculty from all 50 states and over 135 countries studying in over 200 degree programs at campuses in Arlington, Fairfax and Prince William, as well as at learning locations across the commonwealth. Rooted in Mason’s diversity is a campus culture that is both rewarding and exciting, work that is meaningful, and opportunities to both collaborate and create.

If you are interested in joining the Mason family take a look at our current opportunities and catch some Mason spirit at jobs.gmu.edu/! George Mason University, Where Innovation is Tradition.

 

Equity Statement

George Mason University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to promoting inclusion and equity in its community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.

 

Campus Safety Information

Mason’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at http://police.gmu.edu/annual-security-report/

 

Application at: https://listings.jobs.gmu.edu/jobs/postdoctoral-research-fellow-fairfax-va-virginia-united-states-other-933cca7a-384a-4bba-8ea6-227bde9ed9fb

 

For more information contact: jrosenb4@gmu.edu

Teaching Support Manager, University of Chicago

 

Teaching Support Manager- The University of Chicago

 

The Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics offers undergraduate (B.A., B.S.) and graduate (Ph.D.) degrees in Astrophysics, with a program for non-STEM undergraduates leading to a Minor in Astronomy and Astrophysics. The department has 32 teaching faculty, in addition to emeriti and research faculty.

Job Summary

The Teaching Support Manager has primary responsibility for undergraduate labs in the Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics, including training and supervising teaching assistants, implementing improvements to labs, providing pedagogical support to teaching assistants and faculty, maintaining laboratory equipment and facilities, determining needed instrumentation and instructional materials, and procuring equipment and supplies. The ideal candidate is a creative, resourceful, and proactive professional who is knowledgeable about STEM education research and practice.

Responsibilities

• Designs, constructs, and maintains labs each quarter, including preparing lab manuals, developing new labs, and revising existing labs.
• In collaboration with faculty instructors, develops and supports lecture demonstrations.
• Defines resource and operational objectives for the teaching laboratories and lecture demonstration facilities.
• Trains and manages graduate and undergraduate teaching assistants to support lab courses in the undergraduate programs, including scheduling lab sections and training.
• Train graduate and undergraduate teaching assistants in lab safety protocols.
• Updates Canvas course sites with lab assignments and grading tools.
• Maintains an online repository of developed lab projects with notes on implementation.
• Provides pedagogical support of a wide variety, including collaborating with faculty on course redesign and conceptualization of new labs.
• Maintains laboratory equipment, including ensuring the proper functioning and maintenance of a radio telescope, an optical telescope, a heliostat, and a CMB detector.
• Maintains and updates computer hardware and software regularly to meet current needs.
• Manages teaching laboratory/facility budget; determines needed instrumentation and instructional materials and oversees maintenance and ordering of equipment and supplies.
• Stays up to date with relevant astronomy and physics education research.
• Participates in departmental/divisional committees tasked with curricular matters.
• Prepares and tests lecture demonstrations to ensure consistency with course content. Works with faculty or staff to determine the suitability of demonstrations for specific lectures. Informs faculty of new demonstration developments and materials.
• Acts as a resource for and instructs faculty on the proper usage of technical scientific apparatus. Uses best practices and laboratory knowledge to promote safety in handling hazardous equipment and materials.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

Work Experience: Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

 

Preferred Qualifications

Education:         

• Master’s Degree or higher in physics or a related discipline.

Experience:

• Prior work experience in a laboratory based in an academic setting, with direct experience in developing and teaching labs.
• Experience supervising undergraduate and/or graduate students.
• Knowledge of and experience with research-based STEM teaching practices.
• Proficient in Python or another programming language.
• Background in experimental science.
• Experience with astronomical observations and instruments.

Preferred Competencies

• High level of technical skill and physics knowledge.
• Strong programming background.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision is essential.
• Organized and detail-oriented.

 

Working Conditions

• Laboratory, office, and classroom environments.
• Able to lift up to 30 pounds.
• Able to push carts with up to 50 pounds of material.
• Able to climb stairs, ladders, and stepladders.
• Able to sit for up to 2 hours.
• Able to use computers extensively for up to 2 hours.
• Able to stand for up to 2 hours.  

 

Interested applicants can apply at the following link:

https://uchicago.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/Chicago-IL/Teaching-Support-Manager_JR28723

                                                                                                                               

Application Documents:

• Resume (required)
• Cover Letter (preferred)
• References (preferred)
• Teaching philosophy statement (preferred)

Pay Rate Type

Salary

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Pay Range

$70,000.00 - $85,000.00

The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

Posting Statement
 

The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

 

Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.

 

We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages a diversity of perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange.

 

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history.  A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment.  Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.

 

The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: http://securityreport.uchicago.edu. Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.