The Ohio State University Physics Department invites applications for an Education Program Senior Specialist who coordinates the algebra-based introductory physics courses. The department seeks applicants interested in supporting its mission to achieve high levels of learning and positive experience for all students through continued and substantial evidence-based improvements to the lecture, recitation, and lab portions of these courses. The position is full-time, and the starting salary range is typically $51,500-$54,000, depending on qualifications and departmental resources.
Responsibilities include coordinating and facilitating the administration of large enrollment, multi-section undergraduate physics courses. The coordinator will participate in course development activities, including evidence-based curriculum improvement and the identification and adaptation of instructional resources, such as online learning and assessment applications and AI resources. The department has a well-regarded Physics Education Research group that is actively engaged in this effort. The coordinator will engage with a vibrant team of department staff and instructional faculty to enable effective instruction and assessment, and the coordinator will play a key role in training graduate teaching assistants. The coordinator will also support departmental outreach projects. A relatively minor part of this position will include teaching of physics courses relevant to this position.
Applications must include a CV, cover letter, and a teaching statement, combined into a single PDF. The teaching statement should include the applicant’s teaching/education philosophy and summarize the applicant’s knowledge and experience in evidence-based teaching practices. Applicants with a PhD in PER and/or significant work in PER are preferred. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, questions directed to Jeffrey Young (young.3435@osu.edu).
Applications may be completed at https://osu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.
Start date in August 2026 is desired, and review of applications will begin immediately.
Requirements for this position:
- Masters degree in Physics or closely related field (PhD in Physics preferred).
- Two years of relevant experience required, including teaching experience; supervisory and evidence-based teaching and educational materials development experience desired.
- Demonstrated experience working in with instructional teams which include faculty, graduate students, undergraduates, and staff developing and implementing evidence-based instructional materials and methods desired.
- Demonstrated experience with and commitment to the success of all students with a variety of backgrounds, interests, and goals desired.
- Experience or expertise in Physics Education Research is preferred.
