Two-Year Astro Lecturer / Senior Lecturer, Monash University, AU

 

Lecturer / Senior Lecturer

Job No.: 666284

Location: Clayton campus

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: 2-year fixed-term appointment

Remuneration: $114,951 - $136,505 pa Level B / $140,812 - $162,366 pa Level C (plus 17% employer superannuation)

• Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
• Join our inclusive, collaborative community
• Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them

The Opportunity

The School of Physics and Astronomy at Monash University, within the prestigious Faculty of Science, is seeking a dedicated fixed-term Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in astronomy and astrophysics. This position is ideal for an individual with a strong passion for teaching, who can contribute to our full range of astrophysics courses and also engage in research in astrophysics and/or physics and astronomy education. The successful candidate will play a vital role in enhancing the School’s innovative, evidence-based pedagogy in the undergraduate astrophysics curriculum. Please note that this position carries a higher teaching load than a typical teaching and research role, offering a unique opportunity to focus more intensively on education.

Why Choose Monash University's School of Physics and Astronomy?

• Commitment to Excellence: We are dedicated to providing top-tier teaching and research in astronomy, astrophysics, experimental physics, and theoretical physics.
• Diversity and Inclusion: We are committed to improving the diversity of our staff and students and promoting a culture of equality, fairness, respect, and openness. In 2023, we received the Silver Pleiades Award, recognizing our commitment to advancing women in astronomy
• Innovative Research: The Monash Astrophysics group is renowned for its vibrant research programs in theoretical, computational, and observational astrophysics. Our research covers a broad spectrum of astrophysics topics, including star formation, stellar evolution, nucleosynthesis, Galactic chemical evolution,  compact objects, gravitational waves, and time-domain astronomy. The School of Physics and Astronomy also has a Physics Education Research Group with research foci in student experience and computational physics/astrophysics education

Requirements:

• Doctoral Qualification: A doctoral qualification in a relevant or related discipline.

The School of Physics and Astronomy and Monash University is committed to creating an inclusive culture in which diversity is embraced. It offers flexible working arrangements, generous parental leave provisions and support for parents and carers, Employee Assistance, and health care services on campus. You can view the range of attractive employee benefits here. There are a range of career development, leadership opportunities and mentoring opportunities. We are firm believers that our people are our most valuable asset.

Our collaborative and supportive environment will offer you many benefits including a competitive salary (including 17% superannuation), possible visa, travel and relocation support for international or interstate candidates and opportunities for training and development. This challenging role will deliver great rewards to the right applicant.

About Monash University

At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a place where great things happen.

We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

Together with our commitment to academic freedom, you will have access to quality research facilities, infrastructure, world class teaching spaces, and international collaboration opportunities. 

Learn more about Monash.

Be part of our story. Work with us to #ChangeIt.

Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents. 

To Apply

For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'. Your application must address the Key Selection Criteria.

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.

Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.

Enquiries

Professor Stefan Maier, Head of School, stefan.maier@monash.edu

Professor Paul Lasky, Head of Monash Astrophysics, paul.lasky@monash.edu 

Dr Anna Phillips, Head of Physics Education Research, anna.phillips@monash.edu 

Position Description: 

Lecturer - Level B

Senior Lecturer - Level C

Applications Close: Monday 23 September 2024, 11:55pm AEST

Supporting a diverse workforce

Five-Year Astronomy Education Research Coordinator, Max Planck Institute for Astronomy, Germany

5-year Postdoctoral position in astronomy education research at the Office of Astronomy for Education

Haus der Astronomie / the Max Planck Institute for Astronomy will be hosting the Office of Astronomy for Education (OAE) of the International Astronomical Union. The OAE will support and coordinate astronomy
education by astronomy researchers and educators, aimed at primary or secondary schools, world-wide. The OAE will organize an international network of astronomy education stakeholders, organize groups of
scientists to collaborate on creating certain educational resources, facilitate and undertake systematic evaluation of existing resources, and work towards establishing international standards of quality control and evaluation in astronomy education.

Together with the international communities of astronomy researchers and educators, OAE is tasked with:
• bridging the gap between astronomy education research (AER) and education practice, by making the results of AER accessible to education practitioners
• developing high-quality astronomy education resources
• evaluating both specific resources and methods of teaching astronomy, encouraging and qualifying the wider astronomical community in evaluation techniques
• creating and supporting the creation of concept inventories that allow the evaluation of students learning about astronomy
• identifying best-practice resources and methods for teaching astronomy in general, and for specific aspects of teaching astronomy (e.g. observing with remote telescopes, working with authentic astronomical data, teaching specific sub-topics of astronomy, issues of accessibility and inclusion as well as of diversity).

The holder of this position will serve as the Astronomy Education Research Coordinator of the OAE, and in this position will contribute to those activities, in particular those that directly involve astronomy education or physics education research, and take responsibility for suitable projects and sub-projects.

Applicants should:
• have a PhD in astronomy education research (AER), physics education research (PER), or a PhD in a related subject area and equivalent qualifications in AER/PER
• have practical and, if possible, research experience in evaluating astronomy education resources, activities, and teaching methods • be thoroughly familiar with the accepted academic standards for evaluating education resources, activities, and teaching methods
• have experience in collaborating in an international academic environment; experiences with editing and publishing collaborative works are considered a plus

The position has a preferred starting date of April 1, 2020 and is limited until February, 28, 2025. The remuneration is based on the German collective wage agreement for the public sector (TVöD) depending
on qualification and experience in level E13. Social benefits are granted according to the regulations for public service. Interested candidates should send a curriculum vitae, publication list, a brief statement of research interests, and the contact information for no less than two senior scientists willing to provide a recommendation, no later than February 21, 2020.

The link to the online application portal can be found here:
https://www.mpg.de/14340628/postdochdaoae295

TT and T: Open rank cluster at University of Utah

We are very excited to announce a science and math education faculty cluster hiring initiative at the University of Utah.  This initiative involves all four departments in the College of Science (Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics & Astronomy) as well as the College of Education.  For the 2018-19 academic year, we are seeking applicants who would be placed in Chemistry, Mathematics, or Physics & Astronomy.

The link to apply for the Chemistry Education or Physics & Astronomy Education position is available here: https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/81396

The link to apply for the Math Education position is available here: https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/jobs/12407

For more information on this initiative, please visit the search website (https://csme.utah.edu/2018-search/) or contact the search coordinator, Emily Gaines (emily.gaines@utah.edu).

FT at Suffolk University

The Department of Physics and Engineering requests a full-time, non-tenure track, Instructor position starting July 1, 2017 and ending June 30, 2018.
This position would support the planetary sciences track in the physics major, and the laboratory science offerings for non-majors. The instructor will be responsible for developing a formal laboratory course to complement an existing course offering for non-majors.
The standard teaching load would be 8 courses a year (4/4). This would require curriculum development, as well as shepherding the course through the governance process for approval, which would constitute a portion of the service component associated with this position.
Formally supporting the resulting laboratory courses will also fall under the service obligations for this position. Additionally, this instructor would advise students in the planetary science track and mentor students in their senior project work. The strongest candidates would be able to contribute to other courses offered out of the department, physics, astronomy, or other nonmajors STE courses.
Application should be made through the Suffolk HR website and should include the following elements: 1) letter of application; 2) CV; 3) copies of transcripts; 4) evidence of teaching effectiveness; 5) three professional letters of reference (which should be sent electronically to Doris Wong, Employment Services Coordinator, at ydwong@suffolk.edu )
Please submit application materials no later than May 1, 2017.
Working at Suffolk:
Suffolk University is a private, comprehensive, urban university located in the heart of downtown Boston. Since 1906, Suffolk has been committed to creating an exceptional learning experience. Our college green is the Boston Common. We are steps from dozens of historic sites including the Old State House, Faneuil Hall, and the Massachusetts State House. We have no real boundaries to our campus—Boston and Suffolk blend together. Suffolk is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse community.
Suffolk University is actively seeking applicants from groups that might be under-represented because of race/color, gender, religion, real or perceived disability, national origin or LBGTQ status.
See yourself here with our terrific benefits package. Benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Harvard Pilgrim medical/Delta Dental at low employee costs
• Retirement options including both Standard Retirement Plan (SRP) and Voluntary Tax Deferred Annuity (VTDAP). The University contributes 9% to your SRP when you contribute 5% after eligibility guidelines have been met.
• All employees and faculty members who are at least half-time are eligible for the tuition free course benefit in the College of Arts and Sciences and in the Sawyer Business School. There are additional tuition benefits for spouses, domestic partners, and children.
• Generous time-off program. Vacation accrues monthly. Vacation for part-time employees is pro-rated based on the employees’ regularly scheduled hours. Additional holidays are announced each year and are separate from the employee’s vacation allowance.
• Pre-tax commuter benefit
• Discounted home and auto insurance

Teaching Specialist at University of Kansas

The University of Kansas is inviting applications for a Teaching Specialist in the Department of Physics & Astronomy. The position is expected to begin as early as August 18, 2017.

Required: Ph.D. in Physics, Astronomy, Physics or Astronomy Education, or a closely related field; record of excellence in teaching college-level General Physics & Astronomy courses; excellent organizational and leadership skills; ability to work well with students, faculty, and administrators; and demonstrated written communication skills.

For a complete announcement and to apply online go to: https://employment.ku.edu/academic/8074BR.

A complete online application includes the following materials: on-line application; C.V.; cover letter that addresses relevant teaching, leadership, and organizational experience; teaching statement; statement of research interests and skills related to pedagogy; transcript copy if degree has been obtained in the last five years; and the names and contact information for three references. Candidates should arrange for at least three letters of recommendation to be emailed to Prof. Chris Fischer at shark@ku.edu or mailed to the Department of Physics & Astronomy, 1251 Wescoe Hall Drive, Room 1082, Malott Hall, Lawrence, KS 66045 USA. Initial review of applications will begin April 1st, 2017, and will continue as needed to ensure a large, high quality, and diverse applicant pool.

Application Information

Contact:

Prof. Chris Fischer
Department of Physics & Astronomy
University of Kansas

Phone:

785/864-4626

Online App. Form:

https://employment.ku.edu/academic/8074BR

The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, retaliation, gender identity, gender expression and genetic information in the University’s programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies and is the University’s Title IX Coordinator: the Executive Director of the Office of Institutional Opportunity and Access, IOA@ku.edu, 1246 W. Campus Road, Room 153A, Lawrence, KS, 66045, (785)864-6414, 711 TTY.

TT, Wright State University, OH

Note: The position is officially open field, but the department has two physics education researchers and several of us would like to add another PER or astronomy education research person. We have MS but not PhD students in the department, so interest in involving undergraduates in research is a plus.

  

https://jobs.wright.edu/postings/11180

The Wright State University Department of Physics is seeking candidates for a Physics Department tenure track faculty position starting in the Fall of 2017. The position continues a successful, longstanding program emphasizing productive growth in the department, with an additional focus on increasing the numbers of undergraduate and postgraduate students in the department. All areas of physics research, either adding to or complementing existing experimental and theoretical research areas, will be considered. Candidates that can enhance the recently created Interdisciplinary Applied Sciences and Mathematics Ph.D. program are especially valuable. A Ph.D. in physics or a closely related field is required. Postdoctoral experience and success in obtaining external funding are highly desirable, since physics faculty are expected to establish an externally funded research program.  A successful applicant will be expected to contribute to the diversity and excellence of the department, college, and university through research, effective teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and service.  To apply, submit a cover letter, vita, statements of research and teaching interest, and a list of at least three references to https://jobs.wright.edu/postings/11180.  Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.  More information about WSU and this position can be found at  https://science-math.wright.edu/physics.  WSU is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

Any questions in regard to this open position and search may be sent to physics@wright.edu

Internal Number: 11180

TT in PER/AER, Cal State Fullerton

The Physics Department at California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) is seeking applicants for a tenure-track position in physics or astronomy education research with the appointment beginning in Fall 2015. The successful candidate will establish a research program involving students and participate in activities of the Catalyst Center for the Advancement of Research in Math and Science Education. Qualifications The successful candidate will: · have a Ph.D. in physics, astronomy, or science education at the time of appointment, (postdoctoral experience preferred), · have experience and strong commitment to excellence in teaching a diverse population of students in courses across our curriculum, · be expected to develop an active, externally funded research program, and · be expected to interact effectively with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community. Rank and Salary This is a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, but more senior candidates at all levels are encouraged to apply and will be considered. The position offers a competitive salary and an excellent comprehensive benefits package including: health/vision/dental plans, spousal, domestic partner and/or dependent fee-waiver, access to campus child-care, defined-benefit retirement through the state system, and optional tax-sheltering opportunities. For a detailed description of benefits, go to http://hr.fullerton.edu/payroll_benefits/HealthCarePlans.asp Job Control Number 23603G-15-019 Appointment Date August 2015 The University California State University, Fullerton is an urban institution with one of the largest student enrollments (>38,000 students) in the 23-campus CSU system. CSUF's location 22 km SE of metropolitan Los Angeles offers unique collaborative opportunities with other universities and governmental agencies in the southern California region. CSUF is a Hispanic-Serving Institution and ranks 1st in numbers of baccalaureate degrees awarded to Hispanics in California. The College The College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics (CNSM) is dedicated to the principle that student learning and research are closely linked. The balance between teaching and research is a key strength of the college, whose slogan is "Exploration by inquiry and learning through discovery". Abundant collaborative research and teaching opportunities exist within CNSM, which houses abundant research and laboratory facilities and maintains up-to-date IT infrastructure for both research and teaching needs. CNSM jointly supports (with the College of Education) the Catalyst Center for the advancement of research in teaching and learning math and science, which brings together science and math education experts across two colleges and seven departments to advance research in teaching and learning. The Department The Department of Physics offers a B.S. and M.S. degrees. The Department currently has over 100 undergraduate majors, over 20 MS students and 12 full-time faculty. Department faculty expertise includes observational astronomy and gravitational-wave astronomy, including neutron-star astrophysics, and black-hole simulation, and LIGO detection, surface and condensed-matter science, atomic and molecular collision science, experiment and theory, fiber-and quantum-optical science, and physics education research. The Department has a new Gravitational-Wave Physics and Astronomy Center with a mission to support and grow gravitational-wave research on campus. Applicants are encouraged to visit physics.fullerton.edu/ for additional information. Application Procedure To apply, please send a single pdf file including: 1) a curriculum vitae; 2) an approximately 1500-word description of teaching philosophy including experience with diverse student populations and student-centered learning approaches; 3) an approximately 1500-word description of research plans and goals including start-up needs; 4) reprints of 2-3 recent key publications; and 5) names and contact information of three individuals who will send letters of recommendation directly to the search committee. An application is considered incomplete and is not reviewed by the committee until all materials are received. Applications should be emailed to Chair, Search Committee, at PhysicsSearch@fullerton.edu Application Deadline To ensure full consideration, submit all application materials by October 1, 2014. Position will remain open until filled. The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. California State University Fullerton celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing the University's strategic goals are strongly encouraged to apply. EEO employer. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

VAP at UNC Greensboro

Department of Physics and Astronomy
University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Applications are requested for a one-year Visiting Faculty position at the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG). The position will be available beginning August 1, 2014.

Requirements: Ph.D. in Physics or a related field and willingness to teach courses in physics and astronomy. Research areas in the department include Observational Astrophysics, Biophysics and Nonlinear Dynamics, and Physics Education Research. The department operates the Three College Observatory, which has a 0.81-m telescope with an Echelle spectrograph, and the Physics Department Planetarium. UNCG and the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University jointly operate the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering; opportunities exist for collaborative work with faculty in the department and at JSNN.

UNCG is a public coeducational, doctoral-granting residential university chartered in 1891. Total enrollment is approximately 17,000 students. Situated in north central North Carolina, Greensboro is approximately equidistant between the mountains and the sea coast.

UNCG is especially proud of the diversity of its student body and we seek to attract an equally diverse applicant pool for these positions, including women and members of minority groups. We are an EEO/AA employer with a strong commitment to increasing faculty diversity and will respond creatively to the needs of dual-career couples.

To apply visit https://jobsearch.uncg.edu and click on "Faculty Not on Track". Review of candidates will begin February 3, 2014 and continue until the position is filled.

TT Astro *AER choice* at Boise State

The Department of Physics at Boise State University seeks an observational astronomer with a passion for, and record of success in, teaching and public outreach for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level, starting August 2014.  A B.S. degree in Physics and a Ph.D. degree in Astronomy (observational) or Astronomy Education are strongly preferred.  The successful candidate must be able to develop an externally funded research program, preferably in observational astronomy, that engages undergraduates. Of equal importance is the ability to be an exceptional teacher, inspire and mentor students, and engage the public in astronomy related outreach programs.   Excellent spoken and written communication skills are a must.  See www.boisestate.edu/physics for more details. Please e-mail a cover letter, CV, detailed research plans, a summary of teaching experience and philosophy, a list of goals and plans for community outreach and the recruitment of new physics majors, plus contact information for 3 references, to physics@boisestate.edu, with the subject line “Observational Astronomer.”  Review of applications will begin January 10, 2014, and will continue until a qualified applicant pool is identified.  Boise State University and the Physics Department are strongly committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity.  Applications from women and minorities are strongly encouraged.  Boise State University is an EOE/AA employer.

TT Astro / Astro Ed at Boise State ID

The Department of Physics at Boise State University seeks an observational astronomer with a strong interest and demonstrated experience in public outreach and science education for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level, starting August 2014. A B.S. degree in Physics and a Ph.D. degree in astronomy or astronomy education are strongly preferred. The successful candidate must be able to develop an externally funded program of research in observational astronomy that engages undergraduates, demonstrate a passion for undergraduate education and public outreach, and possess excellent spoken and written communication skills. See www.boisestate.edu/physics for more details.
Please e-mail a cover letter, CV, detailed research plans, a statement of teaching philosophy, a list of goals and plans for community outreach and the recruitment of new physics majors, plus contact information for 3 references, to physics@boisestate.edu, with the subject line "Observational Astronomer". Review of applications will begin December 31, 2013 and will continue until a qualified applicant pool is identified. Boise State University and the Physics Department are strongly committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. Applications from women and minorities are strongly encouraged. Boise State University is an EOE/AA employer.